REDFIELD FARM explores the paradox between peoples' professed beliefs and their actions. The main characters are Quaker and live in a solidly Q... read full description
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Feb 17, 2012
Jillian
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I haven't read a book this well written and powerful since The Help last year. I got this book for 99 cents on an Amazon daily deal and I'm so glad I chose it.
I loved the story of Ann and her brother Jesse and their work on the underground railroad. The book was well researched and very informative about the years leading up to the civil war.
This author had the ability to create suspense from seemingly nothing. Every time one of the siblings went on a "delivery" More...
I loved the story of Ann and her brother Jesse and their work on the underground railroad. The book was well researched and very informative about the years leading up to the civil war.
This author had the ability to create suspense from seemingly nothing. Every time one of the siblings went on a "delivery" More...
Jan 11, 2012
Mary
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Dec 04, 2011
Gail
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Read as an Kindle e-book with good reviews. Would give 3.5 stars.
This story of a Quaker family/community opposed to slavery in the decades before the Civil War, provided wonderful insight into the functioning of the Underground Railroad and the brave souls who risked their lives to save runaway slaves. I hadn't realized that the Quakers were so instrumental to this effort. The characters were well-developed and the famales in particular we strong, admirable women. The book did a nice job of More...
This story of a Quaker family/community opposed to slavery in the decades before the Civil War, provided wonderful insight into the functioning of the Underground Railroad and the brave souls who risked their lives to save runaway slaves. I hadn't realized that the Quakers were so instrumental to this effort. The characters were well-developed and the famales in particular we strong, admirable women. The book did a nice job of More...
Sep 05, 2011
Yvette
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This book is a true love story; a love between a brother and sister, love of family, love of religion, but mostly love of humanity. The depth in this book is incredible. The characters, so real. I was transported into time and enthralled in an amazing story. The author did such an amazing job in developing the characters that I feel there is room for sequels. I was satisfied with the ending, but I would definitely love to see other books follow - maybe one on women's rights? Hint hint Mrs.
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Sep 30, 2011
Ruth
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Overall, this was a solid tale about an interesting era and topic. I would like to have seen the author try to cover fewer plot lines, and delve deeper into the characters and their feelings about the events that happen to them. There were so many people in the book that it was hard to do justice to them all. I liked that the author wraps up the book by telling the reader what happens to each main character.
A bittersweet tale that most readers will really enjoy.
A bittersweet tale that most readers will really enjoy.
Oct 05, 2011
Mindy
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This is a book that is written simply and beautifully. There are no fearsome enemies to build the plot, but more about the vicissitudes of life. I didn't expect much when I downloaded the Kindle version since it was not overpriced. The book certainly delivered on ploy, them, and simplistic beauty of the words.
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Aug 30, 2011
Judy
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I liked this book a lot and have recommended it to friends. That's not the Friends as in Quakers who are supporting the underground railroad which is the focus of the book. And while the book is certainly about the transportation of slaves, I really appreciate the author spinning that story in the background as she looks at one family, and especially at one very strong daughter, Ann.
Although I found inconsistencies in details (the buttermaking scene early in the book is filled with in More...
Although I found inconsistencies in details (the buttermaking scene early in the book is filled with in More...
Oct 08, 2011
Kt.
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What a great multi-generational historical fiction. I enjoyed learning about the Quaker way of life - think maybe I should have been one all along - and the Underground Railroad. There is tension and heartbreak but this is a satisfying story with all the threads sewn up at the end. Highly recommend it.
Aug 17, 2011
Frances
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This book is about a Quaker family and their role in the underground railroad immediatly before, during and after the Civil War. I didn't know much about Quakers and really enjoyed this book.
Nov 08, 2011
Laurie
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Great novel about a family that helps the blacks escape from slavery through the underground railroad. This was a pretty light easy read but i enjoyed it! I give this one 4 stars.
Aug 20, 2011
Val
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Takes place in the 1800's and is the story of quaker life and how they ran the
underground railroad, hiding escaped slaves and helping them move north to Canada
and freedom.
underground railroad, hiding escaped slaves and helping them move north to Canada
and freedom.
Dec 24, 2011
Marilee
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Good read about a quaker woman and her family as they risk their lives to support the underground railroad
Sep 24, 2011
Seena
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I thought this book was very interesting and informative. I highly recommend it.
Nov 26, 2011
Melinda
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Loved this book! A rich, beautiful read about an incredible woman and the strength she had to live her life the best she could.
Feb 16, 2012
Stacy
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Such a great book!!! Just read it and I am sure you will love it. It follows a family through time including the underground railroad and WW 1. I loved it so much it even made it to my favorites shelf. That is really saying something for me!
Oct 30, 2011
Shirley
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Excellent book. Made me appreciate just how risky it was for slaves to flee their owners and also how risky it was for those that helped them.
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