Mystic Sweet Communion | 
|  | | | Title: | Mystic Sweet Communion | | Author: | Jane Kirkpatrick | | Publisher: | Multnomah Books | | Type: | Book / Paperback | | Publication Date: | 02 October, 1998 | | ISBN / ISBN-13: | 1576732932 / 9781576732939 | | List Price: | $12.99 | | You Save: | $2.60 | | Amazon Price: | $10.39 | |
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Set in turn-of-the-century Florida, this frontier saga traces the life of Ivy Cromartie Stranahan, the first English-speaking teacher in the region, as she struggles to teach school in the Seminole Nation and lead Indian families to Christ. Ivy is disliked by tribal leaders in spite of her obvious love for their children, yet she eventually overcomes their resistance and serves as their spokesman in negotiations with the U S government. Already scarred by her mother's tragic death in childbirth, Ivy overcomes her husband's suicide and other devastating disappointments to share her faith with her adopted people and eventually earn their love.
In 1900, Ivy Cromartie Stranahan gives up a promising teaching career to join her husband at the remote New River trading post in south Florida - but she doesn't give up her love for learning or her passion for righting wrongs. In this remarkable story of God's faithfulness and one woman's commitment, Ivy becomes a friend to the Seminole people, their teacher of forbidden English and the Christian faith, and finally, their spokesperson in a time of turmoil.
Like all of us who search for meaning, Ivy yearns to experience the power of faith, understand the limitation of human protection, and learn the importance of perseverance in caring for those we love. She finds them in Mystic Sweet Communion.
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• Women Activists Unite! 24 December, 2001
I, too, was captivated by the cover of this book as I browsed in the library. I had never read Kirkpatric (nor even heard of her). I was skeptical about the religious overtones the book might have but the cover and back exerpt won me over. I had just returned from a vacation in the Everglades and wanted to continue the magic of the place. This book exceeded my expectations. The natural history of the Seminoles, the Everglades, and the flora and fauna is very well-portrayed. The book is heartbreaking, pioneering, inspiring, and an amazing account of History of the south florida area. I could see a bit of myself in Ivy and her idealism and heart. I am just venturing into the environmentalism field and wish to teach. Her quest for her "purpose" in life was very inspiring for me. The strength of Ivy and other women in this book is amazing. Even now, 100 years later we are still fighting for women's rights. I cannot even fathom the struggle 100 years ago. I admit, Initially Ivy's motives were sometimes hard to interpret as she liked to hide certain parts of herself. I think we understand her better as she learns to understand her motives and dreams. I have a hard time understanding the life-long celibacy with her husband although I do not doubt the strength of the love between her and Frank. I just believe that the strength of a relationship depends upon the commitment of the people involved - sex or no sex! I think that Kirkpatrick did a thorough and heartfelt novel based on the history of the area. It was precisely what I needed to read after leaving the Everglades. I admit, I am heartbroken over the loss of much of the Everglades but have hope as dikes are removed, and some natural flow returned. The injustice done to the Seminoles can also not be forgotten.
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• Mystical Indeed 01 July, 2000
I have never heard of the author but while browsing the books in the library the cover art caught my attention. After reading the back I decided that I would give it a try and I am so glad I did. This book takes you back in time when Florida was young and makes you really feel for the indians. I truly understood the main characters reasons for not wanting a physical relationship with her husband and marvel at the depth of his love for her. Please check this one out!
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• Not Very Interesting 25 October, 2001
After reading the Kinship and Courage series I excpected this book to be just as good. I was very dissapointed. I did not like all the boring history. I also did not care for the characters very much.
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• This One Just Didn't Quite Engross Me. 02 June, 2000
The history of Florida was interesting but the book didn't make much sense to me. The plot never really was developed and the characters didn't seem real. A lot happened to the characters but without being able to feel what they felt, it was just a history lesson. I did finish the book but it was a struggle. It was such a disppointment after reading Love to Water My Soul.
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