Never Forsaken

By Kathleen L. Jacobs

Book Overview

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• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1581341105
• ISBN13: 9781581341102
• Release Date: January 1999
• Publisher: Crossway Books
• Length: 270 Pages
• Weight: 0.55 lbs.
• Dimensions: 8.5" x 0.8" x 5.8"

Customer Reviews

Excellent Hasty Decision

I happened upon this book at the library while trying to find something somewhat interesting to read on an upcoming train ride. I am a fairly picky reader in that not much can hold my interest through the entire book. This book was at no point boring for me. The chapters move quickly and I was immersed in the intricate details of this turn-of-the-century immigrant story. The story all too often brought me to tears, and in a few spots near sobbing, however it was well worth it. The interdispersed German used in the story was a nice touch. Though I did find a couple editorial inconsistencies, I highly recommend this book.

A fresh look at turn-of-the-century America.

I was especially interested in this story since I grew up in St. Louis and don't often see historical Christian romance set in this city. The story is well written; several scenes moved me to tears or laughter. I was also impressed with the details of everyday life in 1890's America which revealed the thoroughness of Ms. Jacobs' research. Most importantly, though, God's faithfulness shines through in this story. Well done! I hope to see a continuation of Louisa's story soon.

"Never Forsaken" is a heart-rending masterpiece for America.

The sun rises and sets eloquently and appropriately on each of the thirty chapters of this three-part novel. Kathleen Jacobs tells a heart-rending story of a German immigrant family's experience and endurance as first-generation Americans.With St. Louis, Missouri at the close of the 19th and the opening of the 20th centuries as a setting, the Schuhmacher Family engages the reader in intimate fellowship. In the reading of the story, the reader will laugh at the antics of the rascal Rudi, cry as her characters face death and seriously appreciate the hardships of the lives of our American ancestors.Never Forsaken is a story about life and death, fear and love, and hardship and the ease that is afforded by a faithful God.