“The Governess of Highland Hall” Book Review...

Jun 8, 2015 by

Welcome back to Rachel’s Back Talk! I’m so glad you could join me again. Today I am reviewing Carrie Turansky’s novel, The Governess of Highland Hall. This was my first book that I read of Carrie’s and it was even more enjoyable after meeting Carrie in person!   As is my custom, if I could ask Carrie one question about The Governess of Highland Hall, it would be — “Why did you decide to write a book with a Downton Abbey/Jane Eyre feel to it?” And if you want to know why I asked that question, I guess you’ll just have to read the book to find out!   And without further ado, onto Rachel’s Back Talk! From the Back Cover: Missionary Julia Foster loves working alongside her parents, ministering and caring for young...

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Jody Hedlund ~ Author Interview #3...

Jun 5, 2015 by

Welcome back to Rachel’s Back Talk! Another Friday interview! While you may have remembered me interviewing Jody Hedlund before, this week, I am celebrating the release of her newest book Hearts Made Whole. So without further ado, on to Rachel’s Back Talk – Special Edition! Interview: RR: Hi Jody! I’m so glad you could join me here today! So to start off to today, can you tell us how you came up with the idea for Hearts Made Whole? JH: Historical textbooks are full of stories about men like George Washington, Thomas Edison, Andrew Carnegie, and so many more.  And while such men are truly remarkable, all too often their stories overshadow equally courageous and remarkable women. One of my goals as an author is to help bring forgotten women of the past to life. In the Beacons of Hope...

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“Hearts Made Whole” Book Review...

Jun 1, 2015 by

Welcome back to Rachel’s Back Talk! I’m so glad you could join me again. Today I am reviewing Jody Hedlund’s newest book Hearts Made Whole which is second book in her Beacons of Hope series.   As is my custom, if I could ask Jody one question about Hearts Made Whole it would be — “Why did you decide to write about lighthouse women?” And if you want to know why I asked that question, I guess you’ll just have to read the book to find out!   And without further ado, on to Rachel’s Back Talk!                                                                       From the...

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“A Daughter’s Inheritance” Book Review...

May 25, 2015 by

Welcome back to Rachel’s Back Talk! I’m so glad you could join me again. Today I am reviewing book 1 of Tracie Peterson and Judith Miller’s series, “The Broadmoor Legacy,” A Daughter’s Inheritance.   As is my custom, if I could ask Tracie and Judith one question about A Daughter’s Inheritance, it would be — “Why did Fanny maintain such loyalty to her uncle and never figure out what he was doing to her?” And if you want to know why I asked that question, I guess you’ll just have to read the book to find out!   And without further ado, onto Rachel’s Back Talk!                                                        ...

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“The Girl in the Gatehouse” Book Review...

May 18, 2015 by

Welcome back to Rachel’s Back Talk! I’m so glad you could join me again. Today I am reviewing another one of Julie Klassen’s books, The Girl in the Gatehouse. I absolutely love reading Julie’s books and I hope you will too!   As is my custom, if I could ask Julie one question about The Girl in the Gatehouse, it would be — “What led you to write a book that resembled Mansfield Park?” And if you want to know why I asked that question, I guess you’ll just have to read the book to find out!   And without further ado, onto Rachel’s Back Talk!                                                        ...

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