River's Song

River's Song
by Melody Carlson

This is book one in the Inn At Shining Water series. The series takes us through the life journey of three women. The first book focuses on Anna, the mother, who has lived most of her married life in support of her ailing husband. The story opens with Anna returning to her childhood home after her mother's death to make peace with the pain of the past and find comfort and strength from her memories. Finding a new series that holds your interest is a treasure. These are gentle reads that wisk you away to happy endings. -- recommended by Dorene O. - Bennett Martin Public Library Administrative Offices [If you enjoy this, you may also wish to try Book two: River's Call, focuses on Anna's daughter, Lauren; Book three: River's End, focuses on Lauren's daughter, Sarah.]

[ official Melody Carlson web site ]

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Her Mother's Hope (on CD)

Her Mother's Hope
by Francine Rivers [Compact Disc Rivers]

This book starts with the life of the mother when she is 12 years old and follows the family for generations. It is very compelling to see how the mother, the daughter, and the daughter's daughter react to life based on their own unique perceptions of the childhood that shaped them. Follow up with Her Daughters Dream to complete the story. -- recommended by Dorene O. - Bennett Martin Public Library

[Also available in traditional print and Large Print formats.]

[ official Her Mother's Hope page on the official Francine Rivers web site ]

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The Measure of Katie Calloway

The Measure of Katie Calloway
by Serena Miller

The book deals with life in a north woods lumber camp in the mid-1800's. Katie is hired to cook for the men but no one knows she and her little brother are fleeing her abusive husband. -- recommended by Dorene O. - Bennett Martin Public Library

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A Claim of Her Own

A Claim of Her Own
by Stephanie Grace Whitson

Stephanie Grace Whitson is a Nebraska author. The book, A Claim of Her Own, takes place in the mining town of Deadwood, South Dakota. Mattie O'Keefe is fleeing an abusive relationship with her boss while in search of her brother who tells her of the riches he has discovered in the gold fields. Once Mattie arrives in Deadwood, all of Mattie's plans change. [If you enjoy this, you may also wish to try Sixteen Brides, also by Whitson.] -- recommended by Dorene O. - Bennett Martin Public Library

[Also available in book-on-cd, downloadable E-book and Large Print formats.]

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Staff Recommendation - Freedom's Promise

Freedom's Promise

by Dianna Crawford

This series focuses on the early pioneers headed for the Tennessee Valley. If you like a good story with inspirational overtones, you will like this series. -- recommended by Dorene O. -- Bennett Martin Public Library - Admin

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