In this true-to-life story set during the Depression, the Wortham family tries to help a family of ten children when their mother passes away.
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Jan 10, 2010
Twinkle
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My favorite phrase from "Emma's Gift" is this: When we have nothing left, He hands us something new, something beautiful, that we could never managed on our own."
How true is that!
Continuing from the first book,"Julias Hope", "Emmas Gift" is the second book b Leisha Kelly, returning back to the small 1931 rural Illinois town that Samuel and Julia have settled down on.
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How true is that!
Continuing from the first book,"Julias Hope", "Emmas Gift" is the second book b Leisha Kelly, returning back to the small 1931 rural Illinois town that Samuel and Julia have settled down on.
A captivating series, it is roughly seven months later and t More...
Jan 05, 2010
Letty
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Dec 04, 2010
Acarrawa
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I liked this book. I want to be more like Emma. This is an honest look at a person trying to trust God through difficult circumstances. It challenged me to whine less - things are really not as bad as I tend to think - and to trust God more. I look forward to reading the next in the series.
Nov 13, 2010
Barbara
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This is the second in a series. I liked it a lot. It is a "feel good" book to hear about a time when people really cared about each other. Written about the years America was in a depression. I will watch for the third in the series. Some would think these books are a little to sappy but then I guess I must be somewhat sappy also.
Aug 18, 2010
Lynette
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I enjoyed the book and the Christian perspective and dedication that ran throughout the book. It was a little slower of a read, but I don't know if that is due to the fact that it was the book, or because I have had to earn reading time and I am so worn out by the time I get to read, that I haven't been reading for as long as I used to.
Oct 02, 2008
Stacy
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Second in the Wortham family series of Christian fiction books by Leisha Kelly. I hesitate to "only" rate it 4 stars, as I rated the first one ("Julia's Hope") 5 starts. I'd give this one 4.5 if GoodReads would let me. I liked it very much, but not quite as much as the first one. Still a very good read, with wonderful examples of faith and love. I'm almost dreading reading the last in the series, because I don't want these to end. I'm really enjoying these books and am h
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Mar 11, 2009
Shauna
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I thought for as sad and dark as this book was i still enjoyed reading it and feeling the struggle and actually felt enlightned by the end of the book.
Jan 29, 2009
Hroe
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Fantastic easy read book. It was a treat to pick this book up every time! I am so glad it's a series. I couldn't wait to read the next one.
Oct 03, 2009
Terri
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I think this was a sequel to Julia's Hope. It was OK. Not thrilled with it. Kind of boring with the same thing happening over and over again.
Jan 26, 2009
Lovia
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i love this one also, it teaches me so much about giving!!
i read this one out of order but it was so good i remembered it
i read this one out of order but it was so good i remembered it
May 23, 2009
Gina
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Second in the series by Leisha Kelly. I cried throughout this whole book. Very good.
Aug 11, 2011
Stephanie
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Love it. But one must read the preceding novel to get the fully intended interpretation.
Dec 19, 2010
Marnie
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Completely by luck, I read it this week before Christmas. So touching and quite good.
Aug 14, 2009
Laurie
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this was a very gentle read with a wonderful message of hope and love and giving. It was a little slow, but really a nice story.
Aug 04, 2008
Danielle
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Totally simple but a lovely story that made me want to finish the book as quickly as possible (in a good way). It's one about faith, and I even dare to say this book may be found in the "Christian Literature" section of your local Barnes & Noble . . . I wouldn't know as I picked it up off of the free book cart in our office building. (The building is home to a publisher, so there are lots of free books.)
Jun 10, 2009
Marie
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I have enjoyed to book on two occasions. I enjoy historical fiction especially those set during the great depression. This follows the Wortham family as it continues to struggle with the effects of the great depression and taking care of Emma, who owns the house they are living in.
Oct 05, 2008
Jan
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I loved the first book and hope the writer keeps writing. Good, solid, faithful folk. It's refreshing to see the good in people as a blessing, not a liability.
Jan 13, 2009
Heather
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I just could not get into it. I read until Chapter 10 and I just never got into the book.
Mar 30, 2008
Another one of my many books just sitting on the bookcase just waiting to be read.
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