MIRACLE FROM UKRAINE by James Herbert Harrison - Review

Miracle From Ukraine by James Herbert Harrison is a story inspired by actual events. At first it was a challenge to read a romance that takes place in Ukraine, while the war rages on. But Harrison's heartwarming story lets readers know love really conquers all.

Irina, a young Ukrainian woman meets and falls in love with John, an American businessman. A storm strands John in Ukraine and they begin an unlikely romance. Language, age and culture are just some of the obstacles they face as their love grows.

A jealous Ukrainian State Security officer is determined to keep Irina from leaving the country, but perseverance is a powerful thing. I enjoyed reading MIRACLE FROM UKRAINE.

I regularly speak with a woman in Kyiv. It's part of a volunteer program which pairs Americans with Ukrainians. She basically practices her English with me - American English, which I've learned is different from British English. It's fun to learn new information about Ukraine and also to be familiar with some facts while reading.

Best wishes for a blessed Thanksgiving. 🦃


James Herbert Harrison, a native of Cape Girardeau, Missouri, became a small businessman at age twenty one. Selling the business in 1984, James relocated to Chicago to begin a successful career in industrial and equipment and software sales. His first venture into writing was the 2011 novel, Quest For Power, to be re-published as The Programmer and released in early 2024.

James became inspired to write Miracle From Ukraine, based largely on actual events that occurred in pre-war eastern Ukraine over the winter and spring of 2005-2006, always of the belief that divine intervention had played a role in the bizarre circumstances and series of events that led to his proposing marriage, after meeting his spouse just six days earlier (while using translation software!).

James resides currently in Olathe, Kansas with his wife Maryna and teenage son, Steven, and the family are members of Lenexa Baptist Church. James also has three older children, Kim, Aaron, and Billy. They enjoy the outdoors and spend much of their leisure time on the lake.


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