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Trusting God when Life Does Not Go as Expected A WW1 and 1920s novel
I consider myself to be somewhat of a historian - at least I have taught American history several times in the classroom and in my homeschool. Until I read this book, I had no idea that Atlanta had a huge fire when the US was fighting in World War 1. That is how this story starts - in dramatic fashion. And it really does not let up until the end.The history part is important, but the details are woven throughout in such a way that I did not feel like I was getting a school lecture. I felt like I was walking beside these characters and living life with them. One interesting part was the flu pandemic. This book was written (initially published in 2015) before masks had returned to our country.I loved how the author included some of the controversial issues of the day. Dancing divided Christians. So did the Prohibition. Opinions on World War 1 were also divisive. I finished reading the book recognizing that I need to think through issues rather than ignore them. Not every character in this book is making the right choices. But what a Christian would consider sin (such as having a baby out of wedlock) is explained without too many details and is never glorified as the right choice.This series follows the Sweet family. There are two interwoven storylines, so two main characters/ couples with a similar supporting cast are significant. I think this added depth and interest to the plot.Because this book spans World War 1 to several years beyond, this is not light reading. Although there are tragedies, hope is woven throughout. The book did not feel heavy, but at the same time, I am not sure that this is a book that is easy to read. I did read it fairly quickly because one of the characters storylines definitely did not come to fruition until near the very end of the book. I had to know what happened. I look forward to reading the other books in the series.
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Reviewed in the United States on January 22, 2022
The history part is important, but the details are woven throughout in such a way that I did not feel like I was getting a school lecture. I felt like I was walking beside these characters and living life with them. One interesting part was the flu pandemic. This book was written (initially published in 2015) before masks had returned to our country.
I loved how the author included some of the controversial issues of the day. Dancing divided Christians. So did the Prohibition. Opinions on World War 1 were also divisive. I finished reading the book recognizing that I need to think through issues rather than ignore them. Not every character in this book is making the right choices. But what a Christian would consider sin (such as having a baby out of wedlock) is explained without too many details and is never glorified as the right choice.
This series follows the Sweet family. There are two interwoven storylines, so two main characters/ couples with a similar supporting cast are significant. I think this added depth and interest to the plot.
Because this book spans World War 1 to several years beyond, this is not light reading. Although there are tragedies, hope is woven throughout. The book did not feel heavy, but at the same time, I am not sure that this is a book that is easy to read. I did read it fairly quickly because one of the characters storylines definitely did not come to fruition until near the very end of the book. I had to know what happened. I look forward to reading the other books in the series.
Trusting God when Life Does Not Go as Expected A WW1 and 1920s novel
Reviewed in the United States on January 22, 2022
I consider myself to be somewhat of a historian - at least I have taught American history several times in the classroom and in my homeschool. Until I read this book, I had no idea that Atlanta had a huge fire when the US was fighting in World War 1. That is how this story starts - in dramatic fashion. And it really does not let up until the end.Reviewed in the United States on January 22, 2022
The history part is important, but the details are woven throughout in such a way that I did not feel like I was getting a school lecture. I felt like I was walking beside these characters and living life with them. One interesting part was the flu pandemic. This book was written (initially published in 2015) before masks had returned to our country.
I loved how the author included some of the controversial issues of the day. Dancing divided Christians. So did the Prohibition. Opinions on World War 1 were also divisive. I finished reading the book recognizing that I need to think through issues rather than ignore them. Not every character in this book is making the right choices. But what a Christian would consider sin (such as having a baby out of wedlock) is explained without too many details and is never glorified as the right choice.
This series follows the Sweet family. There are two interwoven storylines, so two main characters/ couples with a similar supporting cast are significant. I think this added depth and interest to the plot.
Because this book spans World War 1 to several years beyond, this is not light reading. Although there are tragedies, hope is woven throughout. The book did not feel heavy, but at the same time, I am not sure that this is a book that is easy to read. I did read it fairly quickly because one of the characters storylines definitely did not come to fruition until near the very end of the book. I had to know what happened. I look forward to reading the other books in the series.
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