Michael A. (arpinofamily) reviewed on 12/22/2011

(Heather's review) This is one of my favorite books. In fact I love all of Mrs. Kelly's books I've read and re-read them several times. Mrs. Kelly went home to be with the Lord last year and although I am glad for her, I feel a loss at knowing there will be no more books coming from her.

I am easily able to relate to the characters in this series, many of whom are developed in this first book. They are quite individual. I am all to aware of our nation's financial crisis and am drawn to this book again because I wonder if some of us are now living like the families herein. Most importantly I love how Julia and Samuel react in a very real way to the trials they come across and their reactions make me wonder if I myself would be able to react in such a godly manner or if I would cave when faced with temptation. May you be blessed as I have been if you choose to read this book.
It's a Christian fiction book so if that offends you, you may want to choose something more to your taste. Some of the themes that come up are...
the Depression, elder care in the USA, extreme poverty, choosing whether or not to sin under trial, giving, how far you can trust God, it shows a very stark difference in the way that children are reared today and how it was in the first half of the 1900's.

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