Already well-versed in the natural healing properties of herbs and oils, Jennie Pickett longs to become a doctor. But the Oregon frontier of the 1870s doesn't approve of such innovations as women attending medical school. To leave grief and guilt behind, as well as support herself and her challenging young son, Jennie cares for an elderly woman using skills she's developed on her own. When her patient dies, Jennie discovers that her heart has become entangled with the woman's widowed husband, a man many years her senior. Their unlikely romance may lead her to her ultimate goal--but the road will be winding and the way forward will not always be clear. Will Jennie find shelter in life's storms? Will she discover where healing truly lives?
Through her award-winning, layered storytelling, New York Times bestselling author Jane Kirkpatrick invites readers to leave behind their preconceived notions about love and life as they, along with Jennie, discover that dreams may be deferred--but they never really die. Based on a true story
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One item not listed on my lists of books is my selection included in an anthology called "Crazy Woman Creek: Women Rewrite the American West" published by Houghton Mifflin I also have a piece in Storytellers II, a book published a few years ago by Multnomah Press and a few short selections in Daily Guideposts of a few years back. My first novella, "The Courting Quilt" is part of a collection that made the New York Times bestsellers September 2011 in a collection called Log Cabin Christmas. The rest of my writing, as they say, is history. Or it was until my first contemporary came out this fall. Called Barcelona Calling, it's the story of a writer who loses her way as she seeks fulfillment thinking she'll find it with fame. It's a laugh out loud book according to reviewers. I hope you'll enjoy it.
One item not listed on my lists of books is my selection included in an anthology called "Crazy Woman Creek: Women Rewrite the American West" published by Houghton Mifflin I also have a piece in Storytellers II, a book published a few years ago by Multnomah Press and a few short selections in Daily Guideposts of a few years back. My first novella, "The Courting Quilt" is part of a collection that made the New York Times bestsellers September 2011 in a collection called Log Cabin Christmas. The rest of my writing, as they say, is history. Or it was until my first contemporary came out this fall. Called Barcelona Calling, it's the story of a writer who loses her way as she seeks fulfillment thinking she'll find it with fame. It's a laugh out loud book according to reviewers. I hope you'll enjoy it.
My Thoughts...
If you like historical fiction I think you will enjoy "All She Has Left". The book touches on subjects such as womens rights. When reading the book you can tell the author did her research. Some people have forgotten how far our country has come with womens rights. Kirkpatrick created a very strong female lead with Jennie. Your heart will ache for her as she struggles to overcome being abused. Her faith is the main thing that gets her through. There are mentions the Bible throughout the book. The book over all is well written and is a story that will grab your attention and keep it till the very end.
I gave this book 4 stars. I recommend it for historical fiction lovers.
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I don't care for historical fiction.
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ReplyDeleteI want to check this one out. It sounds like one that I would enjoy getting lost in.
ReplyDeleteI will check the library for this one on Friday.
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ReplyDeleteNot sure about this one, but I will tell my wife about it.
ReplyDeleteI like a good historical read every now and then. Thanks Mary
ReplyDeleteI think the cover and title speak volumes. I would like to read this one. Thank you for your great review, Mary.
ReplyDeleteI've read many books by Jane Kirkpatrick and loved each one. Historical fiction is my favorite a d she knows how to spin a story! This one is on my must-read list.:-) Taking place in Oregon where I live plus trying to be a female doctor in this time period, certainly intrigues me. Lovely review Mary, thanks for sharing your thoughts.
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ReplyDeleteThis one sounds interesting. Love the cover.
ReplyDeleteGreat, great review and it makes me want to run out and find this one to read! Thanks Mary for this review!
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