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A Promise for Ellie (Daughters of Blessing #1)
by
Lauraine Snelling (Goodreads Author)
Ellie Wold can't wait to graduate from high school. She and Andrew Bjorklund have been waiting to get married since...well, since forever, and in June they will finally wed. When Andrew announces they have to postpone the wedding, she's disappointed but takes it in stride--there must be a good reason, or Andrew's pa wouldn't ask it of them.
But Andrew is angry and can't un...more
But Andrew is angry and can't un...more
Paperback, 314 pages
Published
August 1st 2006
by Bethany House Publishers
(first published 2006)
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This is the tenth book in the Bjorklund saga but can be enjoyed without having read the earlier books. Essentially this story concerns two immature and uncertain young people, Ellie and Andrew, who have been emotionally attached since early childhood. They have made a commitment to marry, perhaps prematurely, since they discover that in adult roles they know very little about the honest and open communication required. So, they struggle to meet each other half way, to trust one another and belie...more
slow/slō/ Adj: Moving or operating, or designed to do so, only at a low speed. Adv: At a slow pace; slowly. Synonyms: sluggish - tardy - dull - slack - dilatory - heavily - gently - slacken - decelerate - delay.
This book makes Les Miserables seem rushed.
But it really takes off around chapter 20 or so.
The witty banter was painful, too clever, I think, and many modern expressions were out of place among turn-of-the-century Norwegian immigrants. ("He had his tongue planted firmly in his cheek," t...more
This book makes Les Miserables seem rushed.
But it really takes off around chapter 20 or so.
The witty banter was painful, too clever, I think, and many modern expressions were out of place among turn-of-the-century Norwegian immigrants. ("He had his tongue planted firmly in his cheek," t...more
A Promise For Ellie is the first book in Lauraine Snelling's Daughters of Blessing series. Blessing is a small town in North Dakota where many of Snellings books take place. They also revolve around members of the Bjorkland family. This story takes place in 1900 and its main characters are Ellie Wold and Andrew Bjorkland.
These two have planned to marry since they were kids. From the beginning you can see that they are good for each other. Ellie is a stabling influence on Andrew who has a tende...more
These two have planned to marry since they were kids. From the beginning you can see that they are good for each other. Ellie is a stabling influence on Andrew who has a tende...more
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The first in a series of 4, this book (and series) is actually a sequel to a larger series of books all about pioneers in the Red River Valley of North Dakota and (the original series spans 1880 to about 1900) takes place in the first 4 or 5 years of the 20th century. The characters in these 4 books are the daughters of the women in the first series. These books appealed to my love of all things pioneer, "Little House on the Prairie", life in simpler times, and very Christian without being preac...more
This book was rather disappointing. The synopsis sounded great, and I liked the idea of reading about Norwegian settlers, but I didn't realise that this series followed on the back of two other series about the same characters. I expect you can only really enjoy this book if you're familiar with the characters, as I was just confused by all the summarising about every single person Ellie or Andrew encountered. Plus, the expectation that you already knew the characters meant that not a lot of tim...more
May 01, 2010
Dani
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Although the words "Daughters of Blessing #1" on the cover led me to believe that I was reading the first books of a series, I soon learned that this wasn't accurate. Technically, it is a new series, but Lauraine Snelling has written NINE books involving the Bjorklund family and friends prior to this one. Although I was interested in Ellie and Andrew enough to finish the book, I wouldn't consider this a stand-alone story. Many references are made to events in the other books, and even though eno...more
I haven't finished this one...not sure if I will. It's ok...but if I never finish it I don't think I'll be awake at night wondering what happened. Looking at other reviews, I realize this book comes after 2 other series...and that makes sense. I really felt like I was missing some information, maybe it should be called Daughters of Blessings 3.1 or something so we know it's the third series. I really wanted to like this book though, I love Christian historic fiction, I just never really got into...more
A: Borrowed this series from a coworker and feel like I'm sitting down for coffee with old friends. I'm able to follow along fine although I haven't read the second series about the Bjorklands. To try and play catch up I checked them out of the library and am doing dual book readings. Thankfully, each book focuses on different characters so I'm able to keep things straight. The main characters in the previous series just have supporting roles (and are older) in this series.
There are problems galore in this tale set in Blessing, North Dakota in 1900. Life on the farm is a hard one, and you often must put aside your own desires for the good of your family and the community. Andrew and Ellie have waited long months to marry, but must wait even longer when their housing materials are delayed and other unfortunate mishaps occur. Andrew's temper gets the best of him, and a near tragedy almost ruins both their lives. Author Lauraine Snelling does a credible job in portra...more
A sweet book. It's the first in the series (of two) but obviously some of the characters appear in earlier books. It's like a current Amish story, but it's set around 1900 in a Scandinavian immigrant Lutheran community. I did keep expecting the man who burned in fire to become more of a mystery, but I suppose it really was just a bum who was smoking and set fire to the shack.
I have to say this was a good book. But it did have it's ups and downs. I enjoyed reading it, and liked how there were things to test Ellie and Andrew's love. However, for the whole time I was reading it, I was waiting and waiting for the excitement to happen. But it didn't...that is, not until the end. Other than that, it was a fairly good story :)
Kind of in the "Christian simple" genre (is that a tacky moniker). Enough references to God and prayer, and enough struggle to see His impact. I read this book because it was about North Dakota homesteaders and that is in my genealogy pool. It was interesting to see the engenuity (sp?) and creativeness in living. No major snow storms, no major floods, so that is why is is simple. Very predicatable.
It was soooooo long. I guess I like my stories to move along and this read like an endless preachy documentary. Not that it was poorly written or anything, but it just wasn't compelling. It took me a few weeks to listen to it because I was too bored by it to get back to it.
This is the first in a series by Lauraine Snelling. I also read the 2nd or 3rd (not sure) in the series, and liked it a little better. This one teaches much about self-control, forgiveness, and faith, and should probably be read first in order to understand the relationships.
I have loved reading these books in order and am ready to go to the library to pick up the next one. Watching the family grow and expand, the issues facing those who live on the prairie in this time period, all of this goes together to make an enjoyable reading time. I can recommend them to others without worrying about content that may offend. Pure, wholesome, good for any level reader.
This is the first of Lauraine Snelling's books that I had read. I am not big on historical settings, but liked this one and enjoyed listening to the audio version which made a lot of Norwegian accents. It was a fun one to listen to.
I read this via Book on CD from Recorded Books Inspirational. Overall I enjoyed the story. It was really long though, and not quite enjoyable for the entire time. It starts with an accident that is never explained, and there are a couple other related events that I guess stuck out to me more, but they never had answers and that sort of thing bothers me. The main themes of the book are about growing up, and dealing with anger appropriately. Oh my goodness, the anger that these character personali...more
I couldn't make myself finish it. It was very slow and even halfway through the plot was just not moving quickly. Maybe I will go back to it, maybe not.
I good book, but I realized there is a series before this! I love Lauraine Snelling books so this isn't a problem!
This book has a wonderful storyline. It has a beautiful ending and the story will also make you laugh and cry.
A simple story about the complexity of forgiveness written in the setting of a simpler time and place.
The Christian version of what I call a trashy romance novel. (Romance without the trash -- Christian version because there's a lot of praying, going to church, etc. in it and no smut, plus they actually stay chaste until they're married.) You won't actually have to read Snelling's other books before you read this one. I hadn't read any of her previous books before I read this one and didn't feel like I had missed anything major. It might encourage you to go get some of her other books though as...more
Sweet story. Make sure to read the two series before this book; it'll make alot more sense if you do.
i liked the setting of this book. it was told the same as i would think things would happen then.
I was captured by the book cover on this one and wanted to read it since it said Historical Fiction, thinking it would be similar to books that I enjoy reading about Pioneer Age in the United States.
Unfortunately, I was fairly disappointed as it was just about a young couple, one with utmost faith in God and one struggling with his faith.
The book overall was "okay" as it was a cute little story, just wasn't deep enough for me to really "fall in love" with the main characters.
I do plan on readin...more
Unfortunately, I was fairly disappointed as it was just about a young couple, one with utmost faith in God and one struggling with his faith.
The book overall was "okay" as it was a cute little story, just wasn't deep enough for me to really "fall in love" with the main characters.
I do plan on readin...more
It was enjoyable to listen to while I cooked but not one I would necessarily read again.
Nothing earth shattering....Just good, clean, uplifting, Christian reading
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Lauraine Snelling has been writing since 1980, with a total of 56 books published, both fiction and non-fiction, historical and contemporary, for adults and young readers. Lauraine's books consistently appear on CBA bestseller lists and are frequently featured in the Crossings Book Club. Lauraine and her husband, Wayne, live in California and have two grown sons.
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