Clearing in the Wild: A Novel Audiobook

" it is based on a true story, so I felt like that alone made it pretty good. It took me a little while to get into it, but it really turned out pretty good. "

" I love pioneer books and this one was interesting to me because it is about the Pacific Northwest. "

" Excellent book - gave me a better understanding of the way women were treated and looked upon in the 1800's. Would highly recommend this book! "

" Enjoy the subject and the surroundings. She made me feel apart of it all. "

" The book wasn't that bad all said and done, but it took a while to get into the swing of things and trudge my way though. "

" Young married couple have to decide whether to show allegiance to each other or to follow edicts of controlling religious leader. Asked to go to Oregon country to find new home for settlement, relationship is strained and life is fragile. "

" I liked it enough to finish it, but will be donating to the library. "

" I enjoyed this book. Very clean! It is a historical novel-which I really like. Pretty thought provoking. "

" I really don't like this book! It's written fine, but I don't like the characters and I don't like the storyline... it is just miserable! "

" Interesting and quick read. I have always been fascinated about the travels of pioneers, and pioneer women. I did not realize that this was a somewhat historical book, but that actually helped improve my opinion. I will read the next book in the series, to see how the story continues "

" I loved this book. It is based on a true story. A colony of Germans travel to Oregon/Washington. Emma is a head-strong girl who marries an older man. She connives to travel with him and his scouts on a journey. We learn to love her. This is the first book in the Change and Cherish series. "

" This book grew on me. I didn't love it at first but as I got into it I really liked it. It definitely draws you in and I would easily read three chapters when I only meant to read one. "

" I love Jane Kirkpatrick. She is so historically accurate in her writing. This one was no exception! "

" All of Ms. Kirkpatricks books are wonderful. "

" All of Ms. Kirkpatricks books are wonderful. "

" I liked it enough to finish it, but will be donating to the library. "

" I enjoyed this book. It took me some time to get into it, the conventions of the time that it was written were hard for me to relate to at first. I do want to know what happens next, however. "

" The book wasn't that bad all said and done, but it took a while to get into the swing of things and trudge my way though. "

" It took a little bit to get into the story but once I did I could not put it down. I highly recommend getting the whole series because once you start reading you won't want to have to wait to get the next book. I love the characters!! "

" I loved this book. It is based on a true story. A colony of Germans travel to Oregon/Washington. Emma is a head-strong girl who marries an older man. She connives to travel with him and his scouts on a journey. We learn to love her. This is the first book in the Change and Cherish series. "

" I love pioneer books and this one was interesting to me because it is about the Pacific Northwest. "

" first of a trilogy about the founding of Aurora,Oregon. "

" Once again, Jane K. really pulls you in. Emma is crazy-strong and I enjoyed watching her own opinions form. Then to see her keep to her choices and see them through despite hardship - what a woman! "

" I enjoyed this book. Very clean! It is a historical novel-which I really like. Pretty thought provoking. "

" I love Jane Kirkpatrick. She is so historically accurate in her writing. This one was no exception! "

" We aggressive women can tax men's right to superiority! "

" This was a very enjoyable read. It was very fascinating to ponder the idea of a group trying to create a utopian society and how independent thought can fit in. "

" As a novel, this wasn't too compelling. As a history, it was enjoyable. I live in the Northwest, and am familiar with the locations mentioned in the book. I'll read the rest of the series because I want to know more about the founding of the Aurora colony in Oregon. "