The Promise of Morning, At Home in Beldon Grove Series #2
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This second book in the series, lacked the punch that the first book did. The characters didn't transfer from the first book to the second book well. Michael, in the first book was strong in character and seemed to be well balanced, in this book he was just all over the place. His obsession with ridding the town of a group of traveling actors and his lack of fight for his church and church family really got to me.
His wife Ellie didn't fair much better. While I understand the loss of a child and that people do grieve in different ways, I just could get past the fact that she would ignore her other living children.
I did however enjoy Ruby and Arthur's story line, and a lot of that was because these characters stayed true from book one to book two.
I also liked the moral issues that were raised within these pages, like passing judgment on others and the out and out rebellion of some, but also the forgiveness, the unconditional love and the hope. For me this was the best part of the story and what made me want to finish the book.
February 11, 2013
WONDERFUL***
When I read the first book of this series I was totally hooked! Then I found I had to google anything else Ann S. might have written. She is such a wonderful author. Whatever you do start with book #1 you will not be disappointed! This is such a great story line that you will find you think about it during your day. I absoutely had to pass it onto my 86 yr. Mother, and she was crazy about the book also. ( a few times my mother said she could remember things like that happening.) I wish this book series could go on and on and on.
February 25, 2011
I feel I've lived an adventure from the 1840s. Imagine my surprise to read of Decatur, Illinois and Sandamon County - my home town. To read about how it was before I was born was so exciting.Ellie's tradegy and loss of her four children I could relate to because of having a miscarriage myself in my life. I spent two years grieving and could relate first hand to her sorrow. I feel this book landed in my possession at a time I needed encouragement. I've walked through tragedy of one kind or anotherfor four years now. Lately I could tell you the book of Job by experience.In reading this book, I laughed; I felt like crying and My heart went out to Ellie and Matthew in their struggles. Like Matthew as a preacher I let someone run me away from ministry of teaching because of things people said. I came back two years later and since then it doesn't matter what people think. I am where God wants me.The story is so vivid you feel you are right there feeling for the characters. The struggles with hope and trust and serving God are issues we all face if we would admit it.You are drawn into the story and can relate to events of one kind or another. So many times in our walk of faith we feel like walking away because of people. One has to get to point they know where they belong.If you need encouragement, uplifted, or just want a story that will let you know people are human and God is real, this is the book for you.
June 27, 2010
When I read The Edge of Light, I wondered how Ann Shorey would follow up such a lovely story. I'm very excited that she has continued her Beldon Grove series and am very touched by The Promise of Morning's gentle story of grace. A good historical fiction novel should have a touch of romance, a sense of adventure and characters that are tough enough to make it through hardship, but tender enough to be human. I found all of these qualities in The Promise of Morning and now am looking forward to the next installment. I am not at all surprised that the respected Jane Kirkpatrick endorsed The Promise of Morning. It is a beautiful story of how God's hand worked in Ellie's and Matthew's life. I highly recommend it for historical fiction lovers and anyone who wants a true-to-life story that inspires.
June 1, 2010
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