Love Spilled Out: The Ada Wilcox Story
| Author | : | |
| Rating | : | 4.13 (930 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 151271643X |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 372 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2015-07-30 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
Ada has no choice but to abide by her husband's decision to sell the farm and travel west with him and their eightyearold daughter, Ruthie. But a law passed by Congress-making fertile land available in the Oregon Territory-would capture her husband's imagination and change their lives forever. But now, acres of free land are up for grabs in Oregon to any family willing to make the long, treacherous journey there by wagon train and claim it. The Wilcox farm has been unprofitable for years, threatening the family's survival. It's the spring of 1850, and Ada Wilcox wants nothing more than to grieve in private for her son who recently died of fever and ague in their Missouri farmhouse. While ministering to the needs of others, she transforms their lives as well as her own and begins to restore her relationship with her Lord, her husband, and her daughter.. During the grueling trek across the plains, mounta
While researching the Oregon Trail, she developed a profound admiration for the brave women who risked their lives on that difficult journey across the country. She now lives in Indiana with her husband.. Originally from Portland, Oregon, Ginny Lee Hamm received a Bachelor's degree from Portland State University and a graduate certificate from Multnomah Bible College
Real People Margaret J Murphy I was mesmerized, and read the book in one enjoyable, relaxing evening. The characters seemed real, each one with their strengths and weaknesses. I especially liked how the story covered so many of the experiences women had to deal while they were on the Oregon Trail.. I highly recommend this author/book to anyone who enjoys reading historical fiction When I first heard about this book, I thought to myself, "Another historical fiction based on a trip West!" However, this book is different! It captivates you from the very beginning. I highly recommend this author/book to anyone who enjoys reading historical fiction.. forgiveness and love are very inspiring too Ms Hamm's characters are so alive and real that I felt as if I was walking the Oregon Trail with them. The lessons of faith, forgiveness and love are very inspiring too. Hopefully there will be a sequel to this book!
She now lives in Indiana with her husband.. While researching the Oregon Trail, she developed a profound admiration for the brave women who risked their lives on that difficult journey across the country. About the AuthorOriginally from Portland, Oregon, Ginny Lee Hamm received a Bachelor's degree from Portland State University and a graduate certificate from Multnomah Bible College