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Ladybird
Fraley's dear mother has just dies and left Fraley utterly alone in a hostile world. She sets off on a dangerous adventure, unsure of what lies ahead. Her only comforts are the faith her mother shared with her and the family Bible.
Along the way, Fraley meets a young man who is on an adventure of his He has come west to lead a small church. But George Seagrave is not prepared for his task. He does not know Fraley's God. Fraley points the way for him, and he helps her flee to safety in New York.
But still the path is full of dangers and difficulty. Both young people need to learn whether their faith can sustain them. In the process, they find something that will change their lives forever.
Grace Livingston Hill is the beloved author of more than 100 books. Read and enjoyed by millions, her wholesome stories contain adventure, romance, and the heartwarming triumphs of people faced with the problems of life and love.
Along the way, Fraley meets a young man who is on an adventure of his He has come west to lead a small church. But George Seagrave is not prepared for his task. He does not know Fraley's God. Fraley points the way for him, and he helps her flee to safety in New York.
But still the path is full of dangers and difficulty. Both young people need to learn whether their faith can sustain them. In the process, they find something that will change their lives forever.
Grace Livingston Hill is the beloved author of more than 100 books. Read and enjoyed by millions, her wholesome stories contain adventure, romance, and the heartwarming triumphs of people faced with the problems of life and love.
318 pages, Mass Market Paperback
First published January 1, 1930
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Grace Livingston Hill
579 books567 followersalso wrote under the pseudonym Marcia MacDonald
also published under the name Grace Livingston Hill Lutz
A popular author of her day, she wrote over 100 novels and numerous short stories of religious and Christian fiction. Her characters were most often young female ingénues, frequently strong Christian women or those who become so within the confines of the story.
niece to Isabella MacDonald Alden
also published under the name Grace Livingston Hill Lutz
A popular author of her day, she wrote over 100 novels and numerous short stories of religious and Christian fiction. Her characters were most often young female ingénues, frequently strong Christian women or those who become so within the confines of the story.
niece to Isabella MacDonald Alden
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June 12, 2022
What an adventure! And what a sweet heroine! I guess it ended the way it was supposed to, but she went through so much,
February 15, 2011
In the Old West, out in the Badlands, a young girl has grown up like a rare wildflower, under the sole and loving guidance of her mother. Her father's death has left the young girl and her ill mother at the mercy of criminals who threaten them on a daily basis.
One day, however, when young Fraley MacPherson's mother dies, she makes her escape, armed with an old woolen bag containing all her worldly possessions and her mother's well-worn Bible. Within its pages are the names of relatives who live in New York.
Wending her way amongst the mountain passes and forests, taking refuge in trees along the way, the young girl manages to stay ahead of the men who seek her.
Her journey takes her into unlikely places and toward accepting the occasional kindness of strangers, until the day she meets a young man from the East. He offers his return train ticket to New York, since he'll be staying on awhile, and manages to persuade the proud young woman that she'll be doing him a favor. Of course, he is handsome and appealing, and has just the right approach to overcoming the young woman's resistance to his help.
"Ladybird (Grace Livingston Hill #55)" is a book I read as a young person, along with many other titles by this author. I was recently reminded of these books by another blogger, and decided to reread a few, to see if they appealed to me at all these days.
While many aspects to the book seemed a bit Puritanical for my current tastes, they also seemed quite appropriate for the times in which they were set. And I really enjoyed reading about young Fraley's courageous escape from tyranny, which is a theme that appeals to me.
Despite the parts of the book that sometimes seemed unrealistic and overly romantic, I did enjoy rapidly turning pages to rediscover how the young girl would finally capture her own happy ending.
Four stars.
One day, however, when young Fraley MacPherson's mother dies, she makes her escape, armed with an old woolen bag containing all her worldly possessions and her mother's well-worn Bible. Within its pages are the names of relatives who live in New York.
Wending her way amongst the mountain passes and forests, taking refuge in trees along the way, the young girl manages to stay ahead of the men who seek her.
Her journey takes her into unlikely places and toward accepting the occasional kindness of strangers, until the day she meets a young man from the East. He offers his return train ticket to New York, since he'll be staying on awhile, and manages to persuade the proud young woman that she'll be doing him a favor. Of course, he is handsome and appealing, and has just the right approach to overcoming the young woman's resistance to his help.
"Ladybird (Grace Livingston Hill #55)" is a book I read as a young person, along with many other titles by this author. I was recently reminded of these books by another blogger, and decided to reread a few, to see if they appealed to me at all these days.
While many aspects to the book seemed a bit Puritanical for my current tastes, they also seemed quite appropriate for the times in which they were set. And I really enjoyed reading about young Fraley's courageous escape from tyranny, which is a theme that appeals to me.
Despite the parts of the book that sometimes seemed unrealistic and overly romantic, I did enjoy rapidly turning pages to rediscover how the young girl would finally capture her own happy ending.
Four stars.
July 29, 2016
This book started really slow. I had trouble getting into it but about halfway through, the story picked up and I really enjoyed it. Not my favorite book by Grace Livingston Hill but it was a good story. My only complaint is that the ending felt very abrupt, even though all the loose ends were tied.
February 19, 2008
This is my first and favorite GLH book. I recieved this from a school chum (her parent's owned the local Christian Book Store) and I had NO idea who this person (the author) was, even though I knew my mom and auntie had read them. I was hooked from this book, though it took me quite awhile to read the next one and it had to be forced on me (see review of "Lo, Michael").
Even though I no longer own the copy my friend gave me (got lost in one of my many moves)it was replaced as soon as someone found me a copy. I still enjoy reading it.
Even though I no longer own the copy my friend gave me (got lost in one of my many moves)it was replaced as soon as someone found me a copy. I still enjoy reading it.
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December 10, 2013
MY THOUGHTS ON LADYBIRD
All Fraley MacPherson wants is to find a place of peace, no fear, and a place she can call home again. I enjoyed following Fraley's journey after she leaves her home, a home that was full of hear. Fraley's character was one of determination, but she struggles with many issues because of her past. George is just the person she needs in her life, but letting him into her life and her past is not that easy for Fraley. I like the way Ms. Hill weaves scripture together with the characters lives, showing God in their everyday living.
I am so glad Barbour Books decided to bring back the much loved books of author Grace Livingston Hill. It is pure pleasure at its best being able to read her work after so many years. I really encourage you to pick up a copy of Ladybird, and check out the other books by his well know author of Christian fiction.
I received this book from the publisher Abingdon Press to read and review. I was not required to write a positive review. The opinions I have expressed are my own. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR, Part 55.
All Fraley MacPherson wants is to find a place of peace, no fear, and a place she can call home again. I enjoyed following Fraley's journey after she leaves her home, a home that was full of hear. Fraley's character was one of determination, but she struggles with many issues because of her past. George is just the person she needs in her life, but letting him into her life and her past is not that easy for Fraley. I like the way Ms. Hill weaves scripture together with the characters lives, showing God in their everyday living.
I am so glad Barbour Books decided to bring back the much loved books of author Grace Livingston Hill. It is pure pleasure at its best being able to read her work after so many years. I really encourage you to pick up a copy of Ladybird, and check out the other books by his well know author of Christian fiction.
I received this book from the publisher Abingdon Press to read and review. I was not required to write a positive review. The opinions I have expressed are my own. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR, Part 55.
June 8, 2021
By now everyone should realize that I'm going to rate Grace Livingston Hill books five stars no matter what, in part to the fondness I had for them back when I discovered them 30 years ago (am I really that old?) and for the joy I've had in re-reading them this year.
This one is no different.
Another one of her Western stories, we meet a girl who can really climb a tree, and with a survival instinct that serves her fairly well, even if I get a little annoyed with her for how much she insists on doing things for herself. I felt like I was fleeing with her endlessly when things went bad, and of course the hero was perfect and all came out well in the end (is that a spoiler?). Overall, another great story about faith and courage, with lots of daring and adventure. Ooooh the bad guys are nasty here, but then they are in all these books. Over the top? Maybe. But I love these books all the same!
This one is no different.
Another one of her Western stories, we meet a girl who can really climb a tree, and with a survival instinct that serves her fairly well, even if I get a little annoyed with her for how much she insists on doing things for herself. I felt like I was fleeing with her endlessly when things went bad, and of course the hero was perfect and all came out well in the end (is that a spoiler?). Overall, another great story about faith and courage, with lots of daring and adventure. Ooooh the bad guys are nasty here, but then they are in all these books. Over the top? Maybe. But I love these books all the same!
July 2, 2012
Fraley MacPherson's father recently was killed and the book begins with her mother dying. After her mother dies, she needs to escape from outlaws, so she travels through unsettled territory to reach a train to take to New York where her mother said she has relatives. The first half of the book covers this aspect and meeting a handsome, young man who is trying to substitute for a minister without the necessary background knowledge. This half has a western genre flavor.
January 1, 2012
Violet Wentworth, who takes in the "Ladybird" of the title, is one of Hill's more interesting characters, because you can see how selfish she is beneath the charm, and how that very selfishness leads her to apparently generous acts. And she really is charming, as opposed to many a Hill character who charms the hero for reasons completely beyond the reader.
November 13, 2014
This wasn't my 'type' of book to read, and so it took me quite a while to get through. However, it was still a pretty good book. I enjoyed it, though it went a little slowly at times. I personally don't feel inclined to read any more books by this author though. She didn't win me over with this :(
May 26, 2012
I was on a Grace Livingston Hill kick a while back and read several of her novels. They are always quaint and old-fashioned, sometimes a little preachy, but almost always a nice relaxing read.
October 23, 2017
A young woman growing up in a bad environment clings to her Christian roots. Her troubles do not end with her escape from her "home," but neither does her faith.
April 17, 2014
I love how Fraley stood up for what she believed in. A great story about an innocent girl in the big city.
July 28, 2014
Good = This story has an interesting story line, good characters, and good morals.
Bad = The book was rather slow. The story line is only loosely wrapped up at the end.
Bad = The book was rather slow. The story line is only loosely wrapped up at the end.
December 21, 2021
This 1930 Christian novel is quite a page turner! Fully half the book is an extended chase scene with our poor heroine Fraley (what a name!) fleeing from terrible men.
February 25, 2018
no comment
September 26, 2019
Rating: 3 / 5
To be honest, I was torn between giving this book a 3 or 4 star rating, but in the end decided that there simply wasn't enough to amp up the rating to 4 stars, much as I would have liked to do this.
This is, by far the longest Grace Livingston Hill book I've read to date, and...that may not necessarily be a good thing. First, let's look at the story. Pure, beautiful Fraley MacPherson is left alone in the world following the death of her mother, but where she lives is deep in the mountains, near a settlement of men who are criminals, running away from their past mistakes and...more or less living lives as thugs in the wilderness. Fraley escapes through the mountains and forests on foot, and this takes up about 100 or so pages of description to get through. So...yeah.
She finally meets George R. Seagrave, but this is just briefly enough for her to teach him a story from the Bible, and for him to help her onto a train headed for New York city so she can escape. That's more or less the only proximity between the two characters throughout the entire novel. The rest is just of Fraley's experiences in New York and how she keeps holding on to her faith even when the "evil modern world" tries to convince her otherwise.
It's, quite frankly, much longer than it needs to be, with quite a bit of repetition in describing the scenery, and, of course, preachy-ness about everything. Now, in some of Hill's other works, like A Daily Rate, I didn't mind the preachy-ness that much, because it was at least followed by a reform of sorts reflected on the bad characters, making them realize an aspect of God that they hadn't thought about before. In Ladybird though, most of it is just to show how continuously virtuous Fraley is in resistance to temptation, and even though there is a sort of redemption of a character near the end of the novel, it's not really convincing enough since it's all so sudden and the entire ending feels hopelessly rushed compared to the on-and-on-and on ramblings of description and preaching earlier on in the story.
So, all in all, this 3-star rating is really the most compensation I can give to the work of an author that I love. Some stories, of course, I'll love more than others, but others I feel like I won't have the patience to read through again. This one is a huge "maybe".
To be honest, I was torn between giving this book a 3 or 4 star rating, but in the end decided that there simply wasn't enough to amp up the rating to 4 stars, much as I would have liked to do this.
This is, by far the longest Grace Livingston Hill book I've read to date, and...that may not necessarily be a good thing. First, let's look at the story. Pure, beautiful Fraley MacPherson is left alone in the world following the death of her mother, but where she lives is deep in the mountains, near a settlement of men who are criminals, running away from their past mistakes and...more or less living lives as thugs in the wilderness. Fraley escapes through the mountains and forests on foot, and this takes up about 100 or so pages of description to get through. So...yeah.
She finally meets George R. Seagrave, but this is just briefly enough for her to teach him a story from the Bible, and for him to help her onto a train headed for New York city so she can escape. That's more or less the only proximity between the two characters throughout the entire novel. The rest is just of Fraley's experiences in New York and how she keeps holding on to her faith even when the "evil modern world" tries to convince her otherwise.
It's, quite frankly, much longer than it needs to be, with quite a bit of repetition in describing the scenery, and, of course, preachy-ness about everything. Now, in some of Hill's other works, like A Daily Rate, I didn't mind the preachy-ness that much, because it was at least followed by a reform of sorts reflected on the bad characters, making them realize an aspect of God that they hadn't thought about before. In Ladybird though, most of it is just to show how continuously virtuous Fraley is in resistance to temptation, and even though there is a sort of redemption of a character near the end of the novel, it's not really convincing enough since it's all so sudden and the entire ending feels hopelessly rushed compared to the on-and-on-and on ramblings of description and preaching earlier on in the story.
So, all in all, this 3-star rating is really the most compensation I can give to the work of an author that I love. Some stories, of course, I'll love more than others, but others I feel like I won't have the patience to read through again. This one is a huge "maybe".
March 15, 2025
An enjoyable coming of age adventure.
Succinctly detailed imagery of the Mountains, Rivers, Trees, Rocks & Wildlife painted such beautiful pictures in the opening of the book. Almost made me sad as the character progresses and reaches New York City, longing for the sights and sounds of the mountain valley she was forged in.
Sadly, this book looses some steam in the back half & i feel that for every 6 or 7 sentences, there was another 2-3 sentences that could have been omitted.
The title character, Fraley is a bit of a breath of fresh air. A character that sticks to her guns & never falters her morals. Making other characters around her question themselves and if they are really living on the right path. However, I do wish that Ms Hill had given her more situations where the morals/standards were tested, to make the reader question where the story will end, or just to further show how strong her faith is.
It’s interesting to see the societal standards of the late 1920s into 1930 (the year the book was published) and how they relate so much so to today.
To talk of God will cause people to look at you funny, one must read the “modern novels”! that have so much sex and debauchery yet are far from well written. And the list goes on.
As the world continues to “progress” it becomes more clear with each passing day that societal time is more or less that snake eating its own tale.
Some truly sad scenes are when Fraley is given a (for lack of a better word) Make over. She finally becoming seen by society and starts to feel that she is not good enough, her flour sack dress, her lack of shoes. She is told if she wants to be accepted she must apply make up, wear the latest fashions & etc.
You can feel her character realizing the ways of the world, the weight that that puts on her. Made me sad, tho she always stayed hopeful.
Tho the ending wraps up happily and nicely, I fear that it does put our character on a path leading farther away from who she was. But hey, that’s growing up.
Wish she could have ended up back in them mountains.
Side note: Greta Gerwig used this book title as inspiration for her film Ladybird (2017), along with the last name of the main character and her family, “McPherson” - found in this book as “MacPherson”. No other details are similar besides the coming-of-age genre and the involvement of a Christain background.
Succinctly detailed imagery of the Mountains, Rivers, Trees, Rocks & Wildlife painted such beautiful pictures in the opening of the book. Almost made me sad as the character progresses and reaches New York City, longing for the sights and sounds of the mountain valley she was forged in.
Sadly, this book looses some steam in the back half & i feel that for every 6 or 7 sentences, there was another 2-3 sentences that could have been omitted.
The title character, Fraley is a bit of a breath of fresh air. A character that sticks to her guns & never falters her morals. Making other characters around her question themselves and if they are really living on the right path. However, I do wish that Ms Hill had given her more situations where the morals/standards were tested, to make the reader question where the story will end, or just to further show how strong her faith is.
It’s interesting to see the societal standards of the late 1920s into 1930 (the year the book was published) and how they relate so much so to today.
To talk of God will cause people to look at you funny, one must read the “modern novels”! that have so much sex and debauchery yet are far from well written. And the list goes on.
As the world continues to “progress” it becomes more clear with each passing day that societal time is more or less that snake eating its own tale.
Some truly sad scenes are when Fraley is given a (for lack of a better word) Make over. She finally becoming seen by society and starts to feel that she is not good enough, her flour sack dress, her lack of shoes. She is told if she wants to be accepted she must apply make up, wear the latest fashions & etc.
You can feel her character realizing the ways of the world, the weight that that puts on her. Made me sad, tho she always stayed hopeful.
Tho the ending wraps up happily and nicely, I fear that it does put our character on a path leading farther away from who she was. But hey, that’s growing up.
Wish she could have ended up back in them mountains.
Side note: Greta Gerwig used this book title as inspiration for her film Ladybird (2017), along with the last name of the main character and her family, “McPherson” - found in this book as “MacPherson”. No other details are similar besides the coming-of-age genre and the involvement of a Christain background.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
September 21, 2024
Number of pages: 248
Genre: Fiction
Series: N/A
Age recommendation: High School (15+)
Summary: Fraley's mother is dying and her last request to her daughter is that she leave the criminals she’s always known and flee to her family in New York.
My thoughts: I didn’t love the beginning of this book. I don’t know what I was expecting, but this wasn’t really it. I guess I thought it would be more of a girl who keeps being set up with men and she’s really against it, but it was literally a girl fleeing outlaws to save her life after her mom died. It ended up being an interesting book nonetheless, but there was more allusion to bad things men might do to single women throughout the book than I was expecting.
The Christian content in this book was even better than I was expecting. It’s a little slow to come in, but there’s a great message about God being with and taking care of His people. Also that God is not limited by time or space and He is with us everywhere. The gospel was presented quite clearly which I also really appreciated. Many Bible verses are quoted, and there is a clear dependence of some of the characters (particularly Fraley), on God.
The story itself was well thought out. As I mentioned before, it wasn’t exactly what I was expecting. Although it doesn’t go much into detail what the “bad men” are doing, I still wouldn’t recommend it to younger girls.
My personal rating: 3.5/5 stars.
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Genre: Fiction
Series: N/A
Age recommendation: High School (15+)
Summary: Fraley's mother is dying and her last request to her daughter is that she leave the criminals she’s always known and flee to her family in New York.
My thoughts: I didn’t love the beginning of this book. I don’t know what I was expecting, but this wasn’t really it. I guess I thought it would be more of a girl who keeps being set up with men and she’s really against it, but it was literally a girl fleeing outlaws to save her life after her mom died. It ended up being an interesting book nonetheless, but there was more allusion to bad things men might do to single women throughout the book than I was expecting.
The Christian content in this book was even better than I was expecting. It’s a little slow to come in, but there’s a great message about God being with and taking care of His people. Also that God is not limited by time or space and He is with us everywhere. The gospel was presented quite clearly which I also really appreciated. Many Bible verses are quoted, and there is a clear dependence of some of the characters (particularly Fraley), on God.
The story itself was well thought out. As I mentioned before, it wasn’t exactly what I was expecting. Although it doesn’t go much into detail what the “bad men” are doing, I still wouldn’t recommend it to younger girls.
My personal rating: 3.5/5 stars.
Link to blog: https://karinaschristianreads.wordpre...
October 22, 2024
It's a really good story: a girl from out West trying to get East to find her family, after her mother and father die. Thing is, we don't give a lot of thought to the fact that in the 1920s, there were flappers and silent films and automobiles in the East, but out West they were still riding in wagons, going barefoot, rustling cattle and living without amenities like running water and electricity. At the same time, young men were going off to fight in WWI. It's all at the same time. We tend to forget that.
In this story, all three elements are found. The hero is back from WWI and taking a 'vacation' out West when he's waylaid by a sick preacher who begs him to help fulfill his obligations to the settlement towns of the West. The heroine is running from cattle thieves who want to rape/own her as their slave. Both are headed (eventually) to New York City, where society is going to be an absolute culture shock after their experiences.
It's a great story. But GLH has this thing where she writes a great story, and then realizes how long it is? And then she throws a bunch of wrap-up statements together VERY abruptly and says, 'THE END!!!!!'
And it wasn't the end. It was too pat, too quick, too unlike everything before it. And that *REALLY happens in this book.
I almost want to write another five chapters to give it a REAL ending. Because this one was so fast, it was jarring and not okay.
Great story, but expect to be thrown off a 'happily ever after' cliff at the end.
In this story, all three elements are found. The hero is back from WWI and taking a 'vacation' out West when he's waylaid by a sick preacher who begs him to help fulfill his obligations to the settlement towns of the West. The heroine is running from cattle thieves who want to rape/own her as their slave. Both are headed (eventually) to New York City, where society is going to be an absolute culture shock after their experiences.
It's a great story. But GLH has this thing where she writes a great story, and then realizes how long it is? And then she throws a bunch of wrap-up statements together VERY abruptly and says, 'THE END!!!!!'
And it wasn't the end. It was too pat, too quick, too unlike everything before it. And that *REALLY happens in this book.
I almost want to write another five chapters to give it a REAL ending. Because this one was so fast, it was jarring and not okay.
Great story, but expect to be thrown off a 'happily ever after' cliff at the end.
March 10, 2019
One of the more exciting GLH stories
This story of Fraley is similar to The Girl from Montana, but Fraley, while not brilliant, is a lot smarter than Elizabeth, who's so foolhardy, she continually puts herself in danger. Farley is sweet and non-assertive, unless pushed into a corner. Then she pushes back!
There's a hero and a villain, as there always is in these old romances, and it's a lot of fun to read, knowing everything is going to turn out great for everybody.
Not all GLH romances are equal, but some of them are super. Exit Betty is really cute, The Man in the Desert, and certainly The Obsession of Victoria Gracen....super stories!
If you like your fiction uncomplicated, then you're in for a treat. These old books are the best Christian, "Jazz Age" books that others have emulated. Enjoy!
This story of Fraley is similar to The Girl from Montana, but Fraley, while not brilliant, is a lot smarter than Elizabeth, who's so foolhardy, she continually puts herself in danger. Farley is sweet and non-assertive, unless pushed into a corner. Then she pushes back!
There's a hero and a villain, as there always is in these old romances, and it's a lot of fun to read, knowing everything is going to turn out great for everybody.
Not all GLH romances are equal, but some of them are super. Exit Betty is really cute, The Man in the Desert, and certainly The Obsession of Victoria Gracen....super stories!
If you like your fiction uncomplicated, then you're in for a treat. These old books are the best Christian, "Jazz Age" books that others have emulated. Enjoy!
November 23, 2021
Hmm...what to say about this book? I think 3 stars is definitely accurate.
The book started out really well - Fraley was in a fight for her life escape from evil men out west when she miraculously met a lost stranger who helped her on her way to her family in the east. After that...things starting going south (ha, pun intended).
Fraley was an extremely naïve character. And honestly, I didn't understand many of her decisions - like, why would you not look up your family AT ONCE when you get out east? I know that she wanted to show that she was independent or whatnot, but honestly, even after she was settled in a job, she never searched for them! Wasn't that the entire point?? And at what point did she not understand what Violet was doing to her? I can only buy the "I'm from out west and don't understand big city life" line for so long...
Also, the second half of the novel felt really rushed (after she made it to the east). Maybe because the author spent so much time describing her flight from the evil west that she ran out of time, but I felt like I was skimming through the book when I was really reading word for word. And I also hated the fact that George (Rivington? Riv? whatever his name was) was barely in the book! I would have loved to read more about his adventures in the west!
Overall, I honestly would probably not re-read this one. If you are looking for a westward adventure GLH novel, check out The Girl From Montana or if naïve main characters are your thing, check out The White Flower. Otherwise, this is a decent read, but not one of GLH's best.
The book started out really well - Fraley was in a fight for her life escape from evil men out west when she miraculously met a lost stranger who helped her on her way to her family in the east. After that...things starting going south (ha, pun intended).
Fraley was an extremely naïve character. And honestly, I didn't understand many of her decisions - like, why would you not look up your family AT ONCE when you get out east? I know that she wanted to show that she was independent or whatnot, but honestly, even after she was settled in a job, she never searched for them! Wasn't that the entire point?? And at what point did she not understand what Violet was doing to her? I can only buy the "I'm from out west and don't understand big city life" line for so long...
Also, the second half of the novel felt really rushed (after she made it to the east). Maybe because the author spent so much time describing her flight from the evil west that she ran out of time, but I felt like I was skimming through the book when I was really reading word for word. And I also hated the fact that George (Rivington? Riv? whatever his name was) was barely in the book! I would have loved to read more about his adventures in the west!
Overall, I honestly would probably not re-read this one. If you are looking for a westward adventure GLH novel, check out The Girl From Montana or if naïve main characters are your thing, check out The White Flower. Otherwise, this is a decent read, but not one of GLH's best.
August 6, 2021
Took me awhile to get into the story, but I pressed on. Before you know it I was hooked and couldn't wait for my baby's naptime so I could continue the read. You really begin to care about the story and the characters. Sadly though, the ending was very rushed, leaving us wondering about so many things.
March 10, 2021
Ladybird again.
I read this when I was about 14. I have remembered it for the last 60+ years and thoroughly enjoyed reading it again. I think Grace Livingston Hill was an amazing Christian author!
I read this when I was about 14. I have remembered it for the last 60+ years and thoroughly enjoyed reading it again. I think Grace Livingston Hill was an amazing Christian author!
May 4, 2021
Wonderful
Her books are to be read again and again. Lovely and not so lovely people who are working out their salvation with fear and trembling. Learning to love and live in a rapidly changing America.
Her books are to be read again and again. Lovely and not so lovely people who are working out their salvation with fear and trembling. Learning to love and live in a rapidly changing America.
October 30, 2022
Don't miss this !
I have Grace Livingston Hill's books for over 60 years. This is one of her best! A great adventure, with an innocent young girl against some of the darkest shadows of the world. As always, God wins!
I have Grace Livingston Hill's books for over 60 years. This is one of her best! A great adventure, with an innocent young girl against some of the darkest shadows of the world. As always, God wins!
May 22, 2023
A favorite!
How does God work in a life yielded to Him? This story answers that question plus demonstrates how to live a life of faith whether you are in a dangerous situation, getting by on what seems like nothing, or suddenly elevated to a high place with every luxury in life. There is so much power in an uncompromising life!
How does God work in a life yielded to Him? This story answers that question plus demonstrates how to live a life of faith whether you are in a dangerous situation, getting by on what seems like nothing, or suddenly elevated to a high place with every luxury in life. There is so much power in an uncompromising life!
March 11, 2019
Unexpected story line. Good read.
September 23, 2020
Awesome!
She never fails to to tell a wonderful story of God’s grace, love and majesty. I love all of her books and re-read them often.
She never fails to to tell a wonderful story of God’s grace, love and majesty. I love all of her books and re-read them often.
March 11, 2022
Exciting but wordy
The abrupt ending kinda spoiled it for me. After spending so much time on unnecessary details, I expected a little more about a happy reunion.
The abrupt ending kinda spoiled it for me. After spending so much time on unnecessary details, I expected a little more about a happy reunion.
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