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Stones in the Road

by E B Moore
Stones in the Road

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ISBN10: 0451469992
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A young Amish boy ventures from Pennsylvania to California in this richly imagined historical novel from the author of An Unseemly Wife.

1867. Growing up among the Pennsylvania Amish, eleven-year-old Joshua knows that his father is a respected church deacon who has the ear of God. But hes also seen his fathers weakness for drink, and borne the brunt of his violent rages. In the aftermath of a disastrous fire, Joshua fears his fathers reprimand enough to run away from home. Having never experienced the ways of the English, Joshua now embarks on a decade-long journey to California, where hes heard its always summer.

His mother, Miriam, is forced to take on the unusual role of head of the family when her husband is unable to recover physically, emotionally, or spiritually from the fire. As mother and son each find themselves in uncharted territory, they must draw on strength and forgiveness from within. Urged by everyone to accept her sons death, Miriam never gives up hope of seeing Joshua again. But even as her prayers are answered so many years later, Joshuas reunion will require him to face his father once again…

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"The three central, compelling women of In Need of a Good Wife are each, in turn, terribly lost and deeply brave. I adored them and rooted for them…I found it deliciously satisfying that the redemption I wished for each of them arrived in completely unexpected ways, taking both me and the characters by surprise."--Katrina Kittle, author of The Blessings of the Animals

"With graceful prose and historical settings that shine with vitality, In Need of a Good Wife is unforgettable."--Kristina Riggle, author of Real Life and Liars

“Painting vivid images of the poverty of post-Civil War Manhattan City and the harrows of Destination, Nebraska, McNees weaves a hopeful, compelling story of love and resilience so engaging it is impossible to put down."--Robin Oliveira, author of My Name is Mary Sutter

“In Need of a Good Wife is a beautifully wrought story, every page bursting with poetry and adventure.  McNees sweeps us west with such hope and excitement that we ache and rejoice, celebrate and cry.”--Susan Gregg Gilmore, author of Looking for Salvation at the Dairy Queen

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“Top-notch historical fiction...its characters will live with me always.”—Jenna Blum, New York Times bestselling author of Those Who Save Us

“E. B. Moore walks the rare tightrope of artistry…with exquisite care and detail.”—Randy Susan Meyers, national bestselling author of Accidents of Marriage

“Shifts seamlessly among time periods…heart-wrenching and satisfying.”—Publishers Weekly

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Richly detailed, vivid, and unforgettable, this is an extraordinary novel about three women challenging the American West—and unpredictable fate—for a future only the most daring can secure…

For Clara Bixby, brokering mail-order brides is a golden business opportunity—and a desperately needed chance to start again. If she can help New York women find husbands in a far-off Nebraska town, she can build an independent new life away from her own loss and grief.

Clara’s ambitions are shared by two other women, who are also willing to take any risk. Quiet immigrant Elsa hopes to escape her life of servitude and at last shape her own destiny. And Rowena, the willful, impoverished heiress, jumps at the chance to marry a humble stranger and repay a heartbreaking debt. All three struggle to find their true place in the world, leaving behind who they were in order to lay claim to the person they want to be. Along the way, each must face unexpected obstacles and dangerous choices, but they also help to forge a nation unlike any that came before.


About the Author

E. B. Moore is a poet, novelist, and retired sculptor. Her published works include the novel An Unseemly Wife and a book of poetry, New Eden: A Legacy. Her work has appeared in literary journals including The Drum and Inkwell. 

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Joshua's mother, Miriam, was forced into taking over decision making for the family after her husband, Abraham, was hurt in an accident​. This was totally out of character for a woman who was Plain. Joshua endured his father's abuse just because that was the right thing to do when you were Plain. He completely feared his father, but had no recourse but to run away to avoid more abuse since he knew his father would blame him for the accident. Joshua ran away to California and had to deal with and live with the English. Joshua found some good English as well as bad. Miriam had to deal with and live with the reality that her son was gone even though she knew he was not dead, but out there somewhere even though everyone said he couldn't have survived the accident that had maimed his father. In my opinion, Joshua endured more hardships than he had at home and more than Miriam endured even though losing a child is the worst thing in the world. We follow Joshua as he finds work and families to live with. He was a sweet character, but felt guilty about not letting his mother know he was alive. He couldn't let her know for fear of having to face his father's wrath because he would send someone to find him​. Miriam was a dedicated wife and mother even though she lived with the hope her son was alive, but presumed dead. Abraham was a character that I did not like at all. STONES IN THE ROAD takes us into homes and the way of living in the 1800's whether it was a Plain home or an English home. The book dragged a bit, but it was very interesting to see the different, difficult life style of both homes in the 1800's. STONES IN THE ROAD was about family, about hardships, about survival, about choices, and about God's influence in your life. I enjoyed the book for the historical aspect. Ms. Moore's writing style was beautiful along with wonderful description. I would recommend STONES IN THE ROAD to those folks who want to know more about the customs of Plain people as well as see first-hand the hardships they had every day as well as the hardships of traveling across the country in a wagon train. 4/5 This book was given to me free of charge and without compensation in return for an honest review.

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ISBN:
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Publication date:
10/06/2015
Publisher:
NEW AMERICAN LIBRARY
Pages:
384
Height:
.90IN
Width:
5.40IN
Thickness:
1.00
Author:
E B Moore
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