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Janette Oke , T. Davis Bunn
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April 1999 Song of Acadia
A Chance Encounter Forever Changed Their Lives—and Destinies.

Crafted by two masters of inspirational fiction—Janette Oke and T. Davis Bunn—and combining the engaging historical settings, rich characterization, and heartwarming messages quintessential to both authors, The Meeting Place is another timeless story for you to cherish.

Set along the rugged coastline of 18th century Canada in what was then called Acadia (now Nova Scotia and New Brunswick), The Meeting Place re-creates a world that was home to native Indians, French settlers, and English garrisons. Such diverse populations did not live in accord, however. Instead, they were isolated within their own groups by a brewing political tension under the difficult English rule.

Amid such chaotic times two women, both about to become brides and both trying to live lives of quiet peace, meet in a lush field of wildflowers. Louisa, a Frenchwoman, and Catherine, who is English, continue to meet secretly through the seasons, sharing both friendship and growing faith.

The outside world does not mirror their own tranquil happiness, and the dreaded crackdown by the English throne threatens far more than their growing bond. In the face of a heart-wrenching dilemma, Louisa and Catherine strive to maintain their faith and cling to their dreams of family and home.


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In 1753, the French and British settlers of Acadia are divided by threats of war. Realizing that fighting will surely break out if the British government demands oaths of loyalty from the French settlers, Catherine Price hopes for the best and continues to plan her wedding to Lieutenant Andrew Harrow. Louise Belleveau is also planning to marry, and the two women meet accidentally while picking wildflowers for their wedding bouquets. They quickly form a bond, only to have their friendship threatened by the growing tension between their two societies. Oke and Bunn's (The Matchmakers, LJ 11/1/97) huge readership should find much to enjoy in this smoothly written romantic adventure, though others may be put off by the overstated messages about peace, love, and the importance of God.
Copyright 1999 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

About the Author

Janette Oke (pronounced "oak") pioneered inspirational fiction and is the leading author in the category today. Love Comes Softly, her first novel, has sold over one million copies. Janette is now the bestselling author of over 70 books, 32 of which have been translated into fourteen languages. Her books have sold over 22 million copies.

Janette receives fan mail from all over the world and answers each letter personally. She received the 1992 President's Award from the Evangelical Christian Publishers Association for her significant contribution to Christian fiction, the 1999 CBA Life Impact Award and has been awarded the Gold Medallion Award for fiction.

Janette and her husband, Edward, have four grown children and enjoy their many grandchildren. They make their home in Canada. --This text refers to the Paperback edition.


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1.0 out of 5 stars Typically tiring Oke April 15 2004
By A Customer
Format:Hardcover
All of Oke's heroine blush, shiver, quiver, quake, day dream, dream, and cry. They are ALL the same. Delicate, (though they do do the proverbial "squaring of shoulders, lifting of chins in every book) stupid, golden heart do-gooders.

There is very little REALNESS in her books. People just do not act that way.

Secondly, OH GAWD the writing is tiresome. On and on and on about every minute detail repeat ... repeat ... just filling up space. I think Oke thinks all her readers are stupid and have to have it all s-p-e-l-l-e-d out.

If this book was cut in half it may have been ok.

Now I know why I had sworn off Oke about 15 years ago.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Awesome!!!! Jun 8 2003
By A Customer
Format:Paperback
I love this series! This is my favorite book out of this series! It is a really good book. Janete Oke is one of my favorite authors. You have got to read "The Meeting Place"!!!!
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5.0 out of 5 stars Bringing Two Worlds Togethe Oct 29 2002
By Brandi
Format:Paperback
In New France just north of the New England lies the land of Acadia. In the land of Acadia there are both French and English. A Frenchman would never go into an English village and an English man would never go into a French village. They may never talk to each other all their lives. It was just never done.

Catherine, an English woman, and Louise, a French woman, would change all that when they meet and become friends. They don't care if the other is English or French they form a bond that is like sisters.

Both women soon marry and have children. Soon everything changes and something happens that will change their lives forever.

Janette Oke does a wonderful job of bringing these two worlds together. If you read this book you'll have to read the rest of the series because you'll want to know what happens next.

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4.0 out of 5 stars A wonderful story
This book was fabulous. I felt like I really got to know the characters of Louisa and Catherine. Even though their own society's didn't agree with each other at the time, they... Read more
Published on Nov 22 2001 by J. Peterson
5.0 out of 5 stars A great book!
I found this book very interesting, and I highly recommend it, and would give it more stars if I could.
Published on Nov 18 2001 by Rosella Ann Myles
5.0 out of 5 stars A Tale of Two Best Friends...
This was the first book I read by Janette Oke and T. Davis Bunn, and I think it's my favorite of their joint novels. Read more
Published on Oct 10 2000 by Jessie
5.0 out of 5 stars The best I've read by Oke and Bunn!
Although I love Janette Oke, I've never been a big fan of her books written with Bunn until now. The Meeting Place is a wonderful story of God's love overcoming cultural... Read more
Published on Oct 2 2000 by Beverly
5.0 out of 5 stars Uplifting, yet heartwrenching!
Unlike many other readers, I was captivated from the beginning. Being Acadian, and having spent four years in the area, I could picture the dikes and the bluff. Read more
Published on Sep 12 2000 by Tracey
4.0 out of 5 stars Exceptional
This is the first novel I have read of either of the authors and find there writing to be very enlightening. What a wonderful story. Read more
Published on Aug 16 2000
3.0 out of 5 stars Slow to get into
The Meeting Place had an interesting angle. The last 100 pages kept me going and I am VERY glad I pressed through to finish. Read more
Published on July 11 2000 by "emjl"
3.0 out of 5 stars my review
This is the story of two women who belong to two different cultures but yet have become very good friends, almost soul sisters. Read more
Published on July 11 2000 by Ana Maria Barrenechea
5.0 out of 5 stars Better view of my heritage
I live in French Canada. It also helped me understand part of my county's heritage. I hated history class and didn't listen much when stories of "l"Acadie" came... Read more
Published on Jun 22 2000 by "dominiquesigne"
1.0 out of 5 stars Boring
This was the most boring book I have ever read in my life. I couldn't get through it fast enough.
Published on Jun 3 2000 by Cybil
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