An inspiring story of a two women whose legacy of faith influenced many for generations.

Mainly focusing on Johanna, and her husband, Abraham "Bram" Kuyper, I found this an interesting read, not knowing anything about the Dutch reformers, or history of the Netherlands in the 1800's. Johanna's life legacy passed down to her children, especially daughter "Harry", was encouraging to read, as she taught them that the Lord gave them all unique personalities, to guard their hearts and live authentic lives that honor Him. She heeded her own father's advice not to "lose herself" in serving and supporting her husband, but to use her gifts to help others, with grace and faith, teaching others to read and love them in Christ. Abraham and Johanna's love story was a unique one, and fun to read. Their daughter "Harry" was an interesting person, helping others as her mother had, but also respectfully working towards and achieving social reforms.

I enjoyed reading the author's notes at the end too, with photos and the history of the real people in the book, noting how their lives "encourage us to honor God and stay true to the person He created each of us to be." It would have been helpful to have more dates in the story for reference.

Recommend for teens and up who enjoy reading Christian biographical fiction.

(An e-book was provided by NetGalley and the publisher. All opinions are my own.)