This is the saga of the Tucker and Canfield families in Shiloh, Arkansas, as they struggle to make it through the Great Depression after the stock-...
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Sep 03, 2008
April
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This book is actually the sequel to the Shiloh Legacy trilogy. I really like all of the books, but this is my favorite. I was very engaged by the characters and when I had finished the book, I felt depressed that I wouldn't be able to follow the lives of these people anymore. It is very well written and, although it probably sounds cliche, it made me laugh and cry. It's historical fiction, which is a genre that I really love, which made it even better.
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Jun 16, 2010
JocelynRose
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Mar 06, 2010
Hope
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I love this book. I think that's a good way to start out... :)
This is a stand-alone novel that is also a "sequel" to the Shiloh Legacy Series (or Trilogy...whichever you prefer).
Anyway, I loved it...but I have to say that I struggled through it. Not because it wasn't interesting, but because I didn't really have time for it this summer, working five days a week and all. Luckily I did find enough time to get through it before the summer was entirely spe More...
This is a stand-alone novel that is also a "sequel" to the Shiloh Legacy Series (or Trilogy...whichever you prefer).
Anyway, I loved it...but I have to say that I struggled through it. Not because it wasn't interesting, but because I didn't really have time for it this summer, working five days a week and all. Luckily I did find enough time to get through it before the summer was entirely spe More...
Jun 07, 2009
Elaine
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If you ever want to slog through the depression read this book or if you don't have a clue what it was like to live in Arkanses in the early 30's read this book. The characters Trudy and Birch are in the Shiloh Legacy series by this author, but this book can stand alone. Once again, it is their unwavering faith that sees them through one day at a time. I enjoyed this book, but hard to read about their circumstances. The characters are based on the grandparents of the author.
Jan 04, 2010
Jackie
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What a hard and terrible time the people of this country had during the depression. Makes me grateful for all that I have, and reminds me that it can all change in a day.
I loved the characters in this book, even the mean and evil Missus Jensen. She reminded me of Mrs. Olsen on "Little House", only worse!
I didn't realize this book is part of a series, but the authors do a good job of letting the book stand on it's own. I never felt confused or lost, and, as with some series, More...
I loved the characters in this book, even the mean and evil Missus Jensen. She reminded me of Mrs. Olsen on "Little House", only worse!
I didn't realize this book is part of a series, but the authors do a good job of letting the book stand on it's own. I never felt confused or lost, and, as with some series, More...
Aug 13, 2009
Aldafan
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This is the 4th and final book of the Shiloh series that Gertrude gave me. It ranks up there with Angela's Ashes for depressing. Nothing happy happens until almost the last page. And then it still doesn't feel finished. Plus we never learn what happened to the other wo guys from the first three books.
Jan 21, 2012
Sue
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I really enjoyed this story. I laughed, I cried, I waited for the other shoe to drop......
The characters were interesting and the female characters were strong. It is it's own story, but if I had to compare it had a little bit Grapes of Wrath crossed with Little House on the Prairie.
The characters were interesting and the female characters were strong. It is it's own story, but if I had to compare it had a little bit Grapes of Wrath crossed with Little House on the Prairie.
Jan 10, 2009
Amy
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This is a book that is connected to the three book Shiloh Series, which explores the 1920s from the point of view of those living in New York and in the South as well. Again, I learned a ton from this Christian author about that time period.
Aug 08, 2011
Cheryl
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book 4 of the shiloh legacy this series takes place before the zion chronicles but does not need to be read before the chronicles. this series deals with some of the parents of characters you will meet in the other series
Sep 07, 2009
Vicki
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I have read a lot of the Thoene books and have not found one I haven't loved. They are historical novels based in many different places and I have learned a lot about history from them. Great read!
Jun 11, 2010
Kristy
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Yeah, it wasn't even like the book was about the same people...the way the characters behaved/spoke seemed like they were completely different than in the previous book.
Mar 02, 2009
Kathy
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I read this in one sitting (or should I say one laying), all 470 pages. It was wonderful. A continuation of the Shiloh Legacy series.
Jun 20, 2010
Rosalind
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A good book - but so sad! I mean talk about bad luck - if these folks didn't have bad luck, they'd have no luck at all!
Jul 05, 2010
Widsith
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The most heartfelt book the Thoenes have written, Shiloh Autumn is an authentic and moving portrayal of the human spirit. Based on the lives of Bodie's own grandparents, this touching story mirrors the heartbreak and struggle of Depression-era America.
Jun 09, 2009
Mary
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Great book on Depression era and faith in God providing no matter how dark it seems.
Jun 14, 2008
Kat
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Wow! Awesome book! A great way to wrap up the Shiloh Legacy books. I can't believe how hard people in the town of Shiloh had it yet not too far away in a neighbor city people were flourishing and taking advantage of the people of Shiloh. And yet the people in Shiloh held onto their dignity through all that. Amazing.
Biggest thing learned.....that our tough financial times are way easier than the tough times these people faced.
Biggest thing learned.....that our tough financial times are way easier than the tough times these people faced.
Jan 30, 2008
Sue
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A sequel to the Shiloh trilogy by Bodie Thoene, this is also complete in itself although it makes more sense when read as a sequel. Set in the early 1930s, as the American economy collapses, with a Christian message and a good picture of everyday life for small-town people.
Interesting; gripping in places, but in a way I wish I hadn't read it after the trilogy as there were some rather upsetting subplots.
Interesting; gripping in places, but in a way I wish I hadn't read it after the trilogy as there were some rather upsetting subplots.
May 05, 2008
Universitybabe
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A good read but I almost closed it as it didn't keep me rivited like the other three. I only kept reading because the characters were so real to me from the other books. By the end I was captured and for whatever reason shed a few tears so I still reccommend it but be for warned the beginning is pretty slow.
Sep 08, 2011
Ginny
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Excellent read on the effects of the Great Deppression on the people of the Arkansas mountains.
Mar 02, 2008
Sunny
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Vastly enjoying it. The author has good knowledge of the characters and so far makes an interesting plot. I enjoy that they seem to have my take on life in one sense: they see the humor and the sense in most every situation. It is a gift. Easy read, which is great for me too.
Sep 05, 2008
Michelle
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Finished this book tonight. I love how it is based on the story of Bodie's grandparents. The spiritual truths are bold and well-stated. Great read! Encouraging and educational about times after the depression.
Feb 26, 2008
Melissa
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This book is about the effects of the Great Depression on the characters in this book. While I enjoy the writers, this story was very depressing, as was that time period. It was hard for me to read.
Jan 24, 2008
Natalie
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I finally got into it about half way through the book. Definately doesn't capture your interest from the beginning. If you do decide to read this, just keep going.
Oct 11, 2007
Jessica
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I loved this series! I really liked this last one a lot. It was, in my opinion, a lot more emotional, but ends beautifully! I wish they'd write more in the series!!! :)
May 26, 2011
Tisha
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I have enjoyed every book I've ever read from these authors. This book was no exception. It was really sad, but the characters are so captivating.
Oct 16, 2011
Tonica
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Based on a his Grandparents life in Northwest Arkansas. I can still vividly picture the auctions, the characters and that rooster.
Nov 23, 2010
Amy
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Family struggling through the depression finds peace and happiness in God, faith and family. Decent story, but low reading level.
Aug 07, 2008
Rick
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Not as redemptive as her first two series. I didn't care for the setting as well, but well-written characters.
