Publisher: Barbour Publishing
Release Date: December 1, 2018
Genre: Historical Christian Fiction
Jilted by her fiancé, Amanda Pearson gives up on romance and turns to her Quaker faith for reassurance. She becomes determined to follow the Rev. and Mrs. Spalding into the western wilderness to minister to the Nez Percé Indians.
But a three-thousand-mile journey in 1837 is fraught with danger for anyone, and soon Amanda finds herself recovering from near death in a trapper's cabin. His Indian wife becomes Amanda's first convert--and friend. But the trapper and his intriguing half-Indian friend want nothing to do with Christians.
Buck McFadden has received nothing but pain from white men who claim Christ as their lord. He wants only to be left to his solitary life, but he can't seem to walk away from Amanda.
Amanda fears she'll never reach the mission in the Lapwai Valley. This journey has become life-changing for her--and those she meets--and the choices she must make are almost unbearable.
But a three-thousand-mile journey in 1837 is fraught with danger for anyone, and soon Amanda finds herself recovering from near death in a trapper's cabin. His Indian wife becomes Amanda's first convert--and friend. But the trapper and his intriguing half-Indian friend want nothing to do with Christians.
Buck McFadden has received nothing but pain from white men who claim Christ as their lord. He wants only to be left to his solitary life, but he can't seem to walk away from Amanda.
Amanda fears she'll never reach the mission in the Lapwai Valley. This journey has become life-changing for her--and those she meets--and the choices she must make are almost unbearable.
My Review 💚
The circumstances that Amanda encounters on her journey are unfathomable, but what really drew me into the story is the incredible imagery of the journey into the untamed west. Wanda E. Brunstetter uses her pen like a paintbrush, painting the most vivid pictures. Oh to see that untainted beauty!
One of the biggest drawbacks of this novel for me was the "Quaker talk." I understand that is how they spoke, but a lot of Amanda's dialogue is so wrought with "thee's" and "thou's" that it is distracting from what she is trying to convey. As the story progresses, so does Amanda's maturity, and she slowly adapts to the western way of speaking, but is refreshing and such a relief.
The heartbreak and struggles that befall Amanda would bring anyone to their knees, and I love how steadfast she holds to her faith. Woman of Courage is a very emotional, yet inspiring story and truly a must read.
My Rating: ★★★★
About the Author
Wanda’s ancestors were part of the Anabaptist faith, and her novels are based on personal research intended to accurately portray the Amish way of life. Her books are well-read and trusted by many Amish, who credit her for giving readers a deeper understanding of the people and their customs.
When Wanda visits her Amish friends, she finds herself drawn to their peaceful lifestyle, sincerity, and close family ties. Wanda enjoys photography, ventriloquism, gardening, bird-watching, beachcombing, and spending time with her family. She and her husband, Richard, have been blessed with two grown children, six grandchildren, and two great-grandchildren.
To learn more about Wanda, visit her website at www.wandabrunstetter.com.
*I have voluntarily reviewed a complimentary copy of this book which I received from the Barbour Publishing through NetGalley. All views and opinions are completely honest, and my own.
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