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In The Tender Years, Virginia Simpson managed to struggle through adolescence and was looking forward to stepping into adulthood. When her graduation day arrives, she walks to the podium as the class valedictorian to the proud grins of her grandparents, Marty and Clark Davis. College beckoned, and life seemed to be well in hand.
She thought she would feel different. Like an adult, with an inner knowledge that she was on the edge of the nest, ready to try her own wings. And then circumstances began swirling around her, making her rethink her plans and reevaluate her priorities. If She Only Knew What the Future Held?
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"Virginia now getting ready to graduate is faced with the worries of going away to college. She and Jamison have continued their relationship and write while he is away at school but perhaps college is changing him. Clara who becomes ill with pregnancy presents a strain at home that delays Virginia's decision to go to college. When Mr. Adamson dies a new elderly neighbour moves in and after a while her grandson Jonathan comes into the picture and Virginia's life. Jenny still a friend has gone off to college but is as wayward as ever though a terrible car accident for Jenny brings Jenn's father (Mr. Woods) a change in his life and an acceptance of God."
— Annalisa (5 out of 5 stars)
A Searching Heart Listener Reviews
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" eeling about the same with this book as the last. It is a real slow read, but I intend to finish the series! "
— Christine, 2/17/2014 -
" Delightful... I love how Janette weaves together into this book Damaris, from one of her earlier books :). As Virginia says so wonderfully in this book...'as we Trust God with our eternal souls, so we can trust HIM with our daily lives. God knows Best!! "
— Larisha, 2/16/2014 -
" love these books! they have such good leassons "
— Cambria, 2/7/2014 -
" Another good book by Janette Oke. As I said in my previous review (The Tender Years by Janette Oke), I really enjoy the comfort and pleasure of reading a book by Janette Oke. I feel as if I am following the story of people I know. The author has such a manner of developing her characters that they seem to come to life. The reader finds herself (or himself) being truly interested in the happenings in the lives of the characters. "
— Cindy, 2/6/2014 -
" These audiobooks are just sweet and enjoyable to listen to. I don't have to worry about playing them while the kids are in the car. Oke tells a great story. "
— Robin, 1/29/2014 -
" quick read. The character Virginia resonates (with me) well, though I found myself almost envious of her faith. She's very much like her grandfather in that regard. "
— Jennifer, 1/28/2014 -
" Hearwarming. I loved the romance! Almost made me cry....; "
— Dahlia, 1/21/2014 -
" As Virginia enters into adulthood, she graduates, then thinks her life prioritys over. But things keep coming up and swirling in her mind. "
— Meadow, 1/12/2014 -
" This is really a great series; I especially like the part in this one where she meets Jonathan. :D "
— Kristy, 1/9/2014 -
" Nice start for the younger generation but better for teens to read "
— Julie, 1/2/2014 -
" these books are really good... definitely not as good as the first series, Love Comes Softly, but I still really like them. I was so happy to find out that there was a "sequel series!" :) "
— Rachel, 12/27/2013 -
" This book was MUCH better than the previous one. I was so disappointed in the first book of the series, I wasn't sure I would continue... I am glad I did. Now on to book #3! "
— Lynnea, 11/12/2013 -
" I know that this is classified as a Christian romance, but it didn't seem much like a romance to me. That isn't a bad thing, though. It reminded me a little of those Howard Fast family sagas I was fond of reading when I was in high school. Gentle action, yet still compelling. "
— Dani, 11/10/2013 -
" Dealing with change and heartbreak, a wayward friend, and new understanding of God. "
— Rachel, 10/21/2013 -
" This was just a simple, good read. "
— Jana, 10/16/2013 -
" A little slow, in parts. All in all, pretty good. "
— Rachel, 9/18/2013 -
" One of the better Oke novels. God isn't pasted into her books, as God is in much Christian fiction. Oke's is an appealing, organic Christianity. "
— Grete, 4/11/2013 -
" I am looking for some Janette Oke Audio books that I am missing: Love Comes Softly Series books 4-8. As well as Canadian West Series book 4. Can you help? "
— Gordon, 2/28/2013 -
" This is a good book about a young girl growing up and maturing in her faith and learning that sometimes God's plans aren't our own. "
— Michele, 11/24/2012 -
" This book was really very good. I enjoyed it alot and can't wait to read the next one. "
— Bethany, 9/3/2012 -
" Another quick read in this series following the growing years of Virginia. As she enters young adulthood, I could identify more with her. Her strength and maturity in relying on God makes for an inspiring story. "
— Carla, 8/26/2012 -
" Janette Oke is a great writer! "
— Daddy's, 8/24/2012 -
" I really loved this book. "
— Annalise, 3/12/2012 -
" again another great book by this author. "
— Kathryn, 2/8/2012 -
" Confusing...... 1st I thought that she was going to be w Jamison then I was really sure she was going to be with Pastor Black then of course Jonathan. "
— Hannah, 1/4/2012 -
" This book was so good! It is just the same with girls of today, only Janette Oke wrote it in a time in the early 1900s "
— Leah, 11/9/2011 -
" The prairie legacy series is really good. i loved it. "
— Julie, 9/13/2011 -
" This book does a better job in wrapping up than the previous one did. I also felt that there was enough going on to keep me interested, without having too much going on. "
— Meghan, 9/11/2011 -
" I cried in the beginning byt smiled in the end. Even though this book is fictions its a great story showing how God shuts one door and opens another! "
— Kari, 7/24/2011 -
" Book 2 of A Prairie Legacy. Shattered by loss, can Virginia Sampson find faith that God replaces what has been taken away? "
— Christy, 6/13/2011 -
" The authors propose for writing the book is to show that your life is in Gods hands. Don't be afraid about what God has done or will do. What has been placed before you has a propose for being there. "
— Caroline, 6/13/2011 -
" Janette Oke is a great writer! "
— Daddy's, 4/6/2011 -
" again another great book by this author. "
— Kathryn, 2/1/2011 -
" This is really a great series; I especially like the part in this one where she meets Jonathan. :D "
— Kristy, 6/18/2010 -
" Hearwarming. I loved the romance! Almost made me cry....; "
— Dahlia, 3/23/2010 -
" Dealing with change and heartbreak, a wayward friend, and new understanding of God. "
— Rachel, 12/1/2009 -
" This is a good book about a young girl growing up and maturing in her faith and learning that sometimes God's plans aren't our own. "
— Michele, 8/12/2009 -
" I know that this is classified as a Christian romance, but it didn't seem much like a romance to me. That isn't a bad thing, though. It reminded me a little of those Howard Fast family sagas I was fond of reading when I was in high school. Gentle action, yet still compelling. "
— Dani, 4/24/2009 -
" As Virginia enters into adulthood, she graduates, then thinks her life prioritys over. But things keep coming up and swirling in her mind. "
— Meadow, 12/17/2008 -
" The prairie legacy series is really good. i loved it. "
— Julie, 10/24/2008 -
" these books are really good... definitely not as good as the first series, Love Comes Softly, but I still really like them. I was so happy to find out that there was a "sequel series!" :) "
— Rachel, 10/16/2008 -
" This book was so good! It is just the same with girls of today, only Janette Oke wrote it in a time in the early 1900s "
— Leah, 8/9/2008 -
" This book was MUCH better than the previous one. I was so disappointed in the first book of the series, I wasn't sure I would continue... I am glad I did. Now on to book #3! "
— Lynnea, 1/23/2008
About Janette Oke
Janette Oke, recipient of the 1992 ECPA President’s Award for her significant contribution to the CBA industry and to Christian fiction, has also been awarded the coveted Gold Medallion Award for fiction. Oke and her husband live in Alberta, Canada.