"Thank goodness you're such a plain child. You'll have to rely on your wits." So went the words of Grandma Bebe. And for all of my growing-up years, I scoffed at the beauty of my sister and what I saw as her meaningless existence. But my wits hadn’t served me well in this instance, for here I was, in jail. And while I could have seen it as carrying on the family tradition (Grandma Bebe landed in jail for her support of Prohibition), the truth is, my reasons for being here would probably break her heart. So how did I end up becoming a criminal? I’ve been pondering that question all night. Perhaps the best way to search for an answer is to start at the very beginning. . . .
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"Not my absolute favorite of hers, but still a good, uplifting little read. It did inspire me to try to be a better person and get up, get out, and do something important. The main character in the story was the only one I didn't really like all that much and the ending was a bit disappointing, but overall a good book." — Angie (4 out of 5 stars)
"Not my absolute favorite of hers, but still a good, uplifting little read. It did inspire me to try to be a better person and get up, get out, and do something important. The main character in the story was the only one I didn't really like all that much and the ending was a bit disappointing, but overall a good book."
“Austin weaves their stories through Harriet’s memories, creating well-honed characters before finally bringing Harriet to a place of understanding. This is an entertaining and engaging faith-based tale sure to hit bestseller lists and the awards circuit.”
“This outstanding novel by an amazingly talented author has romance, intrigue, family secrets, tears and laughter. It’s a must-read far anyone who likes the fight for justice.”
" I'm loving Lynn Austin. "
" This was a very interesting book. Told from the point of view of the granddaughter. It jumped back and forth from current day to the grandmother and mothers day. It could have been distracting but Lynn Austin tied it together well. "
" I enjoyed this book. Then again Lynn Austin never lets the reader down. "
" Nice for a day when you're feeling a bit sick, but not great literature. Very entertaining though, and easy to read. "
" This was a great book, but I love everything Lynn Austin writes... She has such detail in each character! "
" This author is always hit or miss for me and this one was a miss. I really love the concept of generational stories, but I didn't feel like each woman was given the same amount of time and thought. It tended to get a bit preachy at times and I hate that. Just tell the story please. "
" Charming and easy reading! "
" I thought the book was Very Good!! "
" What a nice way to end 2012. I hated for this book to end because I wanted to continue to to visit with these remarkable women to see how they met the challenges and injustices that came their way. I would love a sequel. "
" The stories of Hannah, Bebe, Lucy and Harriet; four generations of women who having nothing and everything in common. Told from alternating view points and covering the civil war up to prohibition this story shows how each woman was affected by her world and what she chose to do about it. "
" I really like this author "
" Very good book. It made me look back at my life and do some improvements. "
" This book was really fun to read. It was sort of difficult to follow, but a challenge is ok. I loved all of the historical context that I could relate to my history class. Overall, beautifully written. "
" This was an engaging book. I wanted to know what happened next in the story and I found it hard to stop reading. "
" Sappy, I was very disappointed with the character developement. There was no real struggle for the antagonist and shifting from story to story was like a bad clutch in an old truck. "
" lynn austin knows how to tell a good story. i always enjoy her books. "
" The story of four generations of strong women who were not afraid about standing up or what they believed. "
" A bit too heavy handed on the religion in the last few chapters but overall, an interesting read. Nice treatment of the role of women in the underground railroad, temperance movement, and suffrage. "
" Boting. Didn't finish it. I love this author but lately she can't come up with anything good. Her earlier books are the best. She seems to have run dry. "
" Lynn Austin has become one of my absolute favorite authors. She does an amazing job blending a great story with historical times and great Christian messages. I buy these books for Ashlyn but I can't get enough of them myself. "
" Not nearly as good as her other books. I was very disappointed. "
" "Thank goodness you're such a plain child" Gramdma Bebe Anti-slavery; Prohibition; women's right to vote "
" This book felt like a copy of her previous book called Eve's Daughters.... I found this one boring and perdicitble, Which is suprising because I really like this author. "
" another historical read that deals with Slavery, Temperance, & Women's Rights "
Lynn Austin has sold more than one and a half million copies of her books worldwide. A former teacher who now writes and speaks full-time, she has won eight Christy Awards for her historical fiction. One of those novels, Hidden Places, has also been made into an Original Hallmark Channel movie.
Pam Turlow is an award-winning stage and television actress. She has also appeared in print campaigns for AT&T and Ameritech.
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