Highland Hopes by Gary
E. Parker
Published by Bethany House Publishers - 2001
ISBN: 0764224522
Historical / Christian
Book Review by Renee
Wampler, Myshelf.com
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They say that mountain
people are set apart and different. No one knows this better than Abby
Porter. The Porter family has had their share of hard times. Rose Porter,
Abby's mother, died bringing her into this world leaving Solomon Porter
left to care for the children and a newborn daughter. Most of all, Solomon
was left with bitterness for Abby. She was a big part in taking her precious
wife's life.
Growing up, Abby felt
her father's disapproval. I felt such sympathy for Abby who grew up one
parent and an uncertainty of her importance. She developed into a young
woman in such a harsh environment. Solomon goes on to remarry a local
woman.
In reading this book,
you come to understand the people that lived in the mountains married
for a lot of reasons mainly survival. Abby distances herself from her
father and discovers other possibilities away from the mountain. Can Solomon
finally come to peace with Abby's birth before it is too late? Can Abby
fulfill her wish to finally be accepted as a daughter? This is a homespun
tale that reflects the importance of family and putting your faith in
God's ultimate plan.
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