A Sweetness to the Soul (Dreamcatcher Series #1) | 
|  | | | Title: | A Sweetness to the Soul (Dreamcatcher Series #1) | | Author: | Jane Kirkpatrick | | Publisher: | Multnomah Publishers | | Type: | Book / Paperback | | Publication Date: | 12 June, 1995 | | ISBN / ISBN-13: | 0880707658 / 9780880707657 | | List Price: | $12.99 | | You Save: | $2.60 | | Amazon Price: | $10.39 | |
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Based on historical characters and events, A Sweetness to the Soul recounts the captivating story of young, spirited Oregon pioneer Jane Herbert who at the age of twelve faces a tragedy that begins a life-long search for forgiveness and love. In the years that follow, young Jane finds herself involved in an unusual and touching romance with a dreamer sixteen years her senior, struggles to make peace with an emotionally distant mother, and fights to build a family of her own. Filled with heart-warming insight and glimpses of real-life pain, A Sweetness to the Soul paints a brilliant picture of love that conquers all obstacles and offers a powerful testimony to the miracle of God's healing power.
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• Inspirational And Well Written 10 March, 2005
I typically don't like historical novels but was given this novel by a friend. From the moment I started reading it swept me away and I found I couldn't put it down. Jane Kirkpatrick writes a beautiful story and chooses words that take you there and let you smell the flowers along the way. Very well done.
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• I Wish More People Could Know How Good This Book Is. 30 November, 2007
On the Oregon frontier, Jane forges a life through tragedies and redemption to create a family of her own. The author's writing is wonderfully detailed and absorbing -- based on a real pioneer family. This novel places Jane Kirkpatrick as one of the best American writers of our day. The only thing wrong with this book is that not enough people have read it.
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• A Sweetness To The Soul 31 May, 2003
I absolutely loved this book! I was so anxious to read every word, all the time not wanting it to end. It was so real to me, I could smell the fresh air and feel the spray from the the Falls. I felt the pain of each loss, but also the joy of love, friendship and very hard work. Jane Sherar was unbelievably brave, as was her wonderful husband Joseph and to think that they were a very real part of settling that part of our country. They feared nothing but the thought of losing each other. They had such a fierce devotion and loyalty to the people with whom they shared their lives: Benito, Sunmiet, the Turners, Ella and all the others. Jane Kirkpatrick is such a prolific writer, with a wonderful knack of giving us every detail, making us feel a part of the lives and the community of every book she writes. Just an outstanding book...I loved it!
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• First Line, First Page? First Chapter. 05 July, 2006
It is rather common to note impressive first lines written by famed writers. Editors speak of the importance of the first, the first three, or the first five pages. All of that is worthy of consideration. Reading--an incredibly wide variety and number of books--is almost like breathing to me, and I note these things pages I have mentioned, but:
By far the best first chapter I have ever read was in A Sweetness to the Soul.
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• Passages In This Excellent Book Will Find A Home In Your Soul 18 September, 2006
The author's amazing ability to capture the mind and thoughts of a young girl who has experienced tragedy and then rejection from her cold distant mother had me hooked from the very beginning. The story is told through this girl's eyes as she finds herself alone in the world, desperately wanting love and forgiveness. That this book won awards is a given...it's outstanding! I was so impressed with many of the passages in this book, I wrote many of them down to enjoy again and again. The author weaves a story of God's many blessings without being "preachy" or "sweet and sappy" and gives you a history of those early pioneer days as if you were actually there living among the people. I've put one of the passages on my wall that reads: "The eagle soared not only by his own efforts, but by the strength of something else - by the strength of the wind and his willingness to bend to it." Good words to live by. I plan on reading more of Jane Kirkpatrick's works! Thanks for the good read Jane!
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