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Last Published: 10/7/2008 7:57:55 PM
April 2008
Tuesday April 22, 2008
Permalink Posted by: txann21 at 9:56PM EST on April 22, 2008
The Change and Cherish series By Jane Kirkpatrick

The Change and Cherish series follows the story of feisty Emma Giesy

 

 A Clearing in the Wild

Spirited young Emma Wagner chafes at the constraints of her 1850s religious community, which values conformity over independent thought, especially in women. Skeptical of the colony’s growing emphasis on preparing for “the last days,” Emma clashes with their increasingly autocratic leader—and faces the unexpected consequences of pursuing independence.

 

 

 

A Tendering in the Storm

This lyrical novel, based on an historical figure of the 1800s, follows the spirited and intelligent Emma Giesy, who achieves her goal of separating her family from the repressive religious community in which she grew up. But unexpected and dire consequences leave her family—and her faith—struggling to survive.

 

 

A Mending at the Edge

This richly textured novel, the third in the acclaimed Change and Cherish series, follows the historical figure of Emma Wagner Giesy, who chafes under the restrictions of her 1860s religious colony. When her bid to belong in her unique way unravels her most precious relationships, she seeks new ways to stitch meaning into her life. 


Jane Kirkpatrick is the best-selling author of two nonfiction books and fourteen historical novels, including the popular Kinship and Courage series. Her award-winning writing has appeared in more than fifty publications, including Sports Afield and Decision. She’s won the coveted Western Heritage Wrangler Award, an honor shared by such writers as Larry McMurtry and Barbara Kingsolver. Jane is a licensed clinical social worker as well as an internationally recognized speaker. She and her husband, Jerry, ranch 160 acres in eastern Oregon.

 

I can't wait to read the latest book in this series!  Although, I must admit that I have to read books in order. . .  I cannot skip to book three when I have not read book one and book two. . . and I cannot read the last chapter or last page because I have to know how the book ends.  So, I will begin this series in order and I will enjoy every page as the story unfolds all the way to the final page of book three.    

 
Let me know that you have read this blog post, have a US shipping address and you may be the winner of a copy of A Mending at the Edge.

                                                                                         

Tuesday April 15, 2008
Permalink Posted by: txann21 at 4:56PM EST on April 15, 2008
Do Hard Things   

Alex and Brett Harris

 

 

With over 10 million hits to their website TheRebelution.com, Alex and Brett Harris are leading the charge in a growing movement of Christian young people who are rebeling against the low expectations of their culture by choosing to “do hard things” for the glory of God.

 

Written when they were 18 years old, Do Hard Things is the Harris twins’ revolutionary message in its purest and most compelling form, giving readers a tangible glimpse of what is possible for teens who actively resist cultural lies that limit their potential. Combating the idea of adolescence as a vacation from responsibility, the authors weave together biblical insights, history, and modern examples to redefine the teen years as the launching pad of life and map a clear trajectory for long-term fulfillment and eternal impact.

 

Written by teens for teens, Do Hard Things is packed with humorous personal anecdotes, practical examples, and stories of real-life rebelutionaries in action. This rallying cry from the heart of revolution already in progress challenges the next generation to lay claim to a brighter future, starting today.

 

 

Alex and Brett Harris founded TheRebelution.com in August 2005 and today at age 19 are the most popular Christian teen writers on the Web. The twins are frequent contributors to Focus on the Family’s Boundless webzine, serve as the main speakers for the Rebelution Tour conferences, and have been featured in WORLD magazine, Breakaway, The Old Schoolhouse, and the New York Daily News. Sons of homeschool pioneer Gregg Harris and younger brothers of best-selling author Joshua Harris (I Kissed Dating Goodbye), Alex and Brett live near Portland, Oregon.

 

These two young men are wise beyond their years.  What an encouraging book for teenagers as well as anyone who is fearful of a task ahead of them.  Join the many people in this book who have faced hard things and relied on God to complete the journey. 

Get your copy today:
http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/1601421125

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Do Hard Things.


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