A Tendering in the Storm (Change and Cherish Historical Series #2) by Jane Kirkpatrick and Kirsten Potter

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A Tendering in the Storm (Change and Cherish Historical Series #2)
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Updated on 6-30-2008.

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Audio CD

Publisher: Hovel Audio; Unabridged edition (August 30, 2007)

Language: English

ISBN-10: 1596445076

ISBN-13: 978-1596445079

Product Dimensions: 5.9 x 5.1 x 0.6 inches

Shipping Weight: 7.2 ounces ()

From Publishers Weekly
Based on true events, this second book in the Change and Cherish Historical Series continues the saga of the feisty Emma Giesy, a member of the Missouri Bethelites, a repressive German religious colony. Set against the backdrop of Willapa Bay of the Washington Territory coast in 1856–1861, Emma and her husband, Christian, formerly a prominent leader in the community, carve out their own independent existence. Tragedy strikes, and alone and pregnant, Emma finds that her decision to ensure independence for her little family may cost her everything she holds dear. The repressive religious community is cast in a far more favorable light than in book one, and some series readers may find it challenging to undo their initial impressions. The character of Jack Giesy also undergoes a speedy personality change, which is difficult to assimilate. The best revelations come as the reader relates to Emma's conflicts: a longing for security, a fierce quest for independence, a desire to express herself artistically and a hardscrabble existence that gives her energy only to care for herself and her children. Kirkpatrick's able prose and attention to historical detail help smooth any story line trouble spots. (Apr. 17)
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Reader Reviews
This review is from: A Tendering in the Storm (Change and Cherish Historical Series #2) (Paperback) Jane Kirkpatrick captures the spirit and nature of the Northwest during this time period. I live in the Northwest and have often visited Aurora,OR,now a thriving Antique shopping area with museums, and the Willapa Bay area in Washington State. Her novels in this series are so factual that sometimes you feel that she must have time traveled there to capture the real story instead of writting a work of fiction. Emma's courage and protection of her children shows how few options a widow had without the programs and government assistance that we have today. The other theme in this book that spoke to me was how often Emma, just like me, try to do the "right" thing instead of turning to God to give us his direction. Often we get mad at God and decide to take things into our own hands. The author puts so many layers into her writings that make the story stay with you long after you finish the book.Thank you for another great read! Keep them coming! Kathleen in Oregon Comment | Permalink | (Report this)

A Tendering in the Storm (Change and Cherish Historical Series #2)
Available from Amazon
Price: $13.21
Updated on 6-30-2008.