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.
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