Virginia must learn the heavenly source of strength through trials in this best-selling novel. Prairie Legacy book 3.
A Quiet Strength
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Secure in God's guidance, Virginia rushes into marriage with Jonathan. But right away, they forgo a honeymoon so that Jonathan can build their house on his horse ranch. Even after they move to the ranch, the amount of time Jonathan must spend training the horses dissatisfies Virginia. When her best friend abandons her child, Jonathan and Virginia open their arms and their hearts. In the process, Virginia learns that love shared is returned many times over. Virginia's childish tantrums are an annoying counterpoint to a simple story, but Oke fans will want it.
Copyright 1999 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.
Copyright 1999 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.
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In the third book of the Prairie Legacy series, Virginia Simpson's courtship with an old beau is rekindled and the couple marries. The early days of marriage prove difficult. As Jonathan builds their home and starts his business, the newlyweds have little time for one another, and when Jonathan's grandmother moves in, Virginia mourns the lack of privacy. Things are further complicated when the couple takes in the child of an old friend who is an alcoholic. The little girl has many emotional problems, but Virginia and Jonathan come to love her as their own. When their own child is born, they consider themselves the parents of two daughters. Oke's fans will relish the directness and simplicity of the novel, and they will enjoy watching as sensitivity, intelligence, and faith gradually shape Virginia into a young woman who gives generously to others and overcomes the disappointments life brings her way. Shelley Townsend-Hudson
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Virginia is so anxious to be married to Jonathan that she does not fully count the cost. When reality hits her, she is angry and disallusioned. Her home is finally built and just as life looks promising, an old friend drops in and with her a little waif daughter who ends up being Virginia and Jonathan's. Raising horses is risky and not without long hours - again leaving Virginia to fret. With a baby on the way and an wounded child to heal, horses take priority and Virginia loses her perspective on what is really important. The last straw is when Grandmother breaks her leg and must come live with them. Virginia is ready to throw in the towel when she allows God to speak to her heart and she finally listens. She is able to sort between fact and fantasy, romance and committment and wakes to the real reason for being a family. She is changed forever. Another Janette Oke thriller. Off to book 4!
By O.L.J.C.
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I loved the first two books, but this one is the best yet! Virgina has now grown up. At first I was sad that her teen-years adventures were over, but reading about her as an adult has been thrilling. So many things, including an abused child, her own children, a husband, struggles, and her grandmother, happen to her. Through the whole thing she realizes that her relationship with Christ is not what it should be. I think that this book has a great value to it!
By Biddy78
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Just like the previous reader, I couldn't put the book down! It was such a wonderful story I only wished that I had read the first two novels! I'm a first time reader to author Jannette Oke and I'm happy that found her! It was wonderfully written and very warming to the heart. I was glad to see Virginia's strength renewed during her toughest times. May God continue to bless Mrs. Oke.
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They just keep getting better and better..
I read the first two stories in this series and loved both of them. The plight of young Virginia in the first, and the older Virginia in the second gave us a glimpes into the life... Read more
Published on Jan 24 2000 by Dorothyanne
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Great Prarie Story
I thought that this was another one of Janette Oke's best works. Its a combination of a prarie story and a love story. I am passing it to all my family members and friends to read. Read more
Published on Jan 23 2000 by Joey
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Heartfelt and captivating
I just finished reading this book and could not put it down. As in all of Jeanette Oke's books she makes you feel as if you are a part of the story, and cry and laugh right along... Read more
Published on Jan 21 2000 by Sheri L. Kettering
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One of the best
She did it again! Janette Oke's the bomb...for someone her age! More about Jenny Woods in the book. If you read the first books, you'll know exactly what I'm talking about...
Published on Nov 21 1999
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Wonderful as always
Another excellent book by Janette Oke. I'm never disappointed with her stories. Can't wait for the next one.
Published on Oct 1 1999
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one of her best books yet
A Quiet Strength was hard to put down and I enjoyed the story clear to the end. The End is the hardest part because you do not want it to end. Read more
Published on Sep 16 1999
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Janette Oke just keeps them coming!!!!!!!!
In this, the third book of the Prairie Legacy, Janette oke brings great writing and Christian values together as one. Read more
Published on Aug 26 1999
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A GREAT Book! Definitely worth reading!
This book was a great addition to the Prairie Legacy Series. Virginia is now grown up and living on her own, while still learning new ways as to how the Lord has blessed her life... Read more
Published on Aug 21 1999
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Excellent Book!! Highly recommended!!
This book was well written. I hope that there are more books in this series to come. I want to continue to follow the lives of these characters.
Published on Aug 19 1999 by Dawn Morley
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