Reviewing WOMAN OF COURAGE by Wanda E. Brunstetter

Reviewing WOMAN OF COURAGE by Wanda E. Brunstetter
   First of all, the cover and print of the book is beautifully done and easy to read. I was glad to see a book about the Quakers!  The author does a good job of inserting 'modern' comments throughout the book, including describing the people as "Bible-thumpers" when this story takes place in the mid 1800's.
    The story of the 'heroine' goes from bad to worse, and the suspense builds as you think of all the dangers surrounding her.  The author does a good job of explaining the custom of selling women by trade or bargaining or cash.  The comments people make blaming God for their troubles are realistic and readers may find themselves in the same attitude in their own lives today.  She weaves in death and rituals of the times and some other detailed descriptions into her stories, and I felt sometimes to the extreme.  She makes use of healing herbs and description of birthing which add interest to the time the story is taking place.
   I particularly liked the hawk in the story, and his trainer; I wished there was more of that included and they fast became my favorite characters.
   I did enjoy the book, and would recommend it.
   I received this book free from Bethany Publishers Barbour Pub. Shiloh Press for review without any restrictions as to my opinion.

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