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  <title><![CDATA[Elsie's Endless Wait (Life of Faith®: Elsie Dinsmore Series, A)]]></title>
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  <default_description>Two decades before the Civil War, an eight-year-old Southern heiress longs for the love of the father she has never known--but when they meet at last, nothing is as Elsie expects. Can the proud and willful Horace Dinsmore learn to love his only child--a little girl whose first allegiance is to God?</default_description>
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  <original_publication_year type="integer">1999</original_publication_year>
  <original_title>Elsie's Endless Wait (Life of Faith&#174;: Elsie Dinsmore Series, A)</original_title>
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      <name><![CDATA[Martha Finley]]></name>
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  <date_added>Thu Jul 03 07:16:46 -0700 2008</date_added>
  <date_updated>Thu Jul 03 07:23:41 -0700 2008</date_updated>
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    <body><![CDATA[i the elsie books changed my life.i feel much closer to god.i want to try to be just like elsie!i changed my attitude.]]></body>
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</review>
    <review id="51461574">
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    <name><![CDATA[Rob]]></name>
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  <read_at>Mon Feb 16 00:00:00 -0800 2009</read_at>
  <date_added>Sat Apr 04 02:53:45 -0700 2009</date_added>
  <date_updated>Sat Apr 04 02:56:05 -0700 2009</date_updated>
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    <body><![CDATA[Though designed with a focus on a Southern heiress, this book has principles for all.  Written in the period of the late 1800's it is wholly idealistic with plenty of challenges that face the heroine.  A must read for children and parents as a discussion tool.]]></body>
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    <review id="55072823">
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      <rating>5</rating>
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  <recommended_for><![CDATA[everyone]]></recommended_for>
  <recommended_by><![CDATA[my grandmother and my older sister]]></recommended_by>
  <read_at></read_at>
  <date_added>Tue May 05 16:48:36 -0700 2009</date_added>
  <date_updated>Thu May 07 11:52:06 -0700 2009</date_updated>
  <read_count>2</read_count>
    <body><![CDATA[These books are REALLY good. It really helped me with my faith. I think every girl should read them. (but read the &quot;Millie Keith&quot; books first. They make no sense unless you read them in order)]]></body>
    <url><![CDATA[http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/55072823]]></url>
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    <review id="51850494">
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      <rating>5</rating>
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  <read_at>Sat Dec 20 00:00:00 -0800 2008</read_at>
  <date_added>Tue Apr 07 14:45:24 -0700 2009</date_added>
  <date_updated>Tue Apr 07 14:46:18 -0700 2009</date_updated>
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    <body><![CDATA[it the best book, besides the bible, that i have ever put in my hands!]]></body>
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    <review id="33508808">
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      <rating>4</rating>
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  <read_at>Thu Sep 25 00:00:00 -0700 2008</read_at>
  <date_added>Mon Sep 22 07:20:17 -0700 2008</date_added>
  <date_updated>Mon Sep 29 13:55:13 -0700 2008</date_updated>
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    <body><![CDATA[This is the first book in a series of books adapted from Martha Finley's original works.  They changed some of the language in the books to 'more modern language' to make them easier for children to read.  My 9 year old loved this book and begged me to read it.  It is about an 8 year old girl who ha...<a href="http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/33508808">more...</a>]]></body>
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</review>
    <review id="73661132">
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  <date_added>Tue Oct 06 14:20:38 -0700 2009</date_added>
  <date_updated>Tue Oct 06 14:21:04 -0700 2009</date_updated>
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    <body><![CDATA[one word...........AWESOME!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!]]></body>
    <url><![CDATA[http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/73661132]]></url>
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    <review id="34201338">
    <user id="763120">
    <name><![CDATA[Dot]]></name>
    <location><![CDATA[Colorado Springs, CO]]></location>        
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      <rating>5</rating>
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  <recommended_by><![CDATA[A missionary in Africa...]]></recommended_by>
  <read_at></read_at>
  <date_added>Tue Sep 30 09:54:00 -0700 2008</date_added>
  <date_updated>Tue Sep 30 09:55:30 -0700 2008</date_updated>
  <read_count>More times than I can count!</read_count>
    <body><![CDATA[If there were any book that changed the way I looked at and lived life as a younger girl, this series did it.  Even my parents noticed a difference in me after I read these books.  I know many people who don't enjoy them at all, so opinions vary.  But I would recommend these books to any girl, teena...<a href="http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/34201338">more...</a>]]></body>
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</review>
    <review id="43494015">
    <user id="1925923">
    <name><![CDATA[Jayne]]></name>
    <location><![CDATA[The United States]]></location>        
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      <rating>3</rating>
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  <date_added>Sun Jan 18 14:35:38 -0800 2009</date_added>
  <date_updated>Sat Mar 21 19:08:26 -0700 2009</date_updated>
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    <body><![CDATA[I liked this book for one reason: It was set in one of my favorite times in history. Even though it wasn't very exciting, it was about life back then. I actually don't remember much about it since I read it awhile ago. I just want to know if it's worth reading the other books...is it?]]></body>
    <url><![CDATA[http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/43494015]]></url>
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    <review id="29727618">
    <user id="1390989">
    <name><![CDATA[Nikki]]></name>
    <location><![CDATA[Waller, TX]]></location>        
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      <rating>5</rating>
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  <date_added>Sat Aug 09 18:11:10 -0700 2008</date_added>
  <date_updated>Sat Aug 09 18:13:14 -0700 2008</date_updated>
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    <body><![CDATA[I learned a lot about a strong relationship with God through this book and enjoyed it very much! I read it when I got my wisdom teeth out and it kept my mind off the pain reading about a young girl's relationship with God!]]></body>
    <url><![CDATA[http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/29727618]]></url>
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    <review id="36904198">
    <user id="1684155">
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    <location><![CDATA[The United States]]></location>        
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      <rating>4</rating>
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  <recommended_by><![CDATA[I got it at my Church library]]></recommended_by>
  <read_at></read_at>
  <date_added>Tue Nov 04 11:23:40 -0800 2008</date_added>
  <date_updated>Thu Nov 06 11:04:20 -0800 2008</date_updated>
  <read_count>4 maybe...</read_count>
    <body><![CDATA[It is cool, because it shows about a girl's struggle to be a Christian while waiting for her father.It really encourages me to live for God! ]]></body>
    <url><![CDATA[http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/36904198]]></url>
</review>
    <review id="30571158">
    <user id="1439444">
    <name><![CDATA[Natalie]]></name>
    <location><![CDATA[Kansas City, MO]]></location>        
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      <rating>3</rating>
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  <date_added>Tue Aug 19 13:38:09 -0700 2008</date_added>
  <date_updated>Tue Aug 19 13:38:09 -0700 2008</date_updated>
  <read_count></read_count>
    <body><![CDATA[A much improved look at an old book. These updated ones are sweet and safe--I would stay away from the old ones. They might warp your mind. :)]]></body>
    <url><![CDATA[http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/30571158]]></url>
</review>
    <review id="24370434">
    <user id="1235677">
    <name><![CDATA[Inna]]></name>
    <location><![CDATA[Charlotte, NC]]></location>        
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      <rating>5</rating>
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  <date_added>Thu Jun 12 18:43:42 -0700 2008</date_added>
  <date_updated>Thu Jun 12 18:44:35 -0700 2008</date_updated>
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    <body><![CDATA[read this whole series 5 times or more. <br/>shows the love a young girl has for GDo despite her dads hate toward him and anger towards her.]]></body>
    <url><![CDATA[http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/24370434]]></url>
</review>
    <review id="18449424">
    <user id="979466">
    <name><![CDATA[Ashley]]></name>
    <location><![CDATA[Royse City, TX]]></location>        
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      <rating>5</rating>
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  <recommended_for><![CDATA[everyone especially Christians]]></recommended_for>
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  <read_at></read_at>
  <date_added>Sun Mar 23 13:07:31 -0700 2008</date_added>
  <date_updated>Sun Mar 23 13:10:16 -0700 2008</date_updated>
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    <body><![CDATA[This is the first book to the series titled Elsie Dinsmore; this is one of the most heart-felt books I have ever read. ]]></body>
    <url><![CDATA[http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/18449424]]></url>
</review>
    <review id="23390455">
    <user id="1201643">
    <name><![CDATA[Makayla]]></name>
    <location><![CDATA[The United States]]></location>        
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      <rating>5</rating>
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  <recommended_for><![CDATA[Everyone]]></recommended_for>
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  <read_at>Sat Dec 01 00:00:00 -0800 2007</read_at>
  <date_added>Sat May 31 13:18:44 -0700 2008</date_added>
  <date_updated>Sat May 31 13:19:27 -0700 2008</date_updated>
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    <body><![CDATA[Elsie is a great role model for all girls. I learned a lot from this book and I recommend this book to everyone.]]></body>
    <url><![CDATA[http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/23390455]]></url>
</review>
    <review id="22381262">
    <user id="1147342">
    <name><![CDATA[Grace]]></name>
    <location><![CDATA[The United States]]></location>        
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  <date_added>Fri May 16 11:59:17 -0700 2008</date_added>
  <date_updated>Fri May 16 11:59:56 -0700 2008</date_updated>
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    <body><![CDATA[my mom read this to me when I was 6 I loved it then but I don't think I would now.]]></body>
    <url><![CDATA[http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/22381262]]></url>
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    <review id="34135464">
    <user id="1560899">
    <name><![CDATA[Ashleigh ]]></name>
    <location><![CDATA[Front Royal, VA]]></location>        
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      <rating>5</rating>
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  <recommended_for><![CDATA[Everybody]]></recommended_for>
  <recommended_by><![CDATA[My Aunt]]></recommended_by>
  <read_at>Mon Apr 14 00:00:00 -0700 2008</read_at>
  <date_added>Mon Sep 29 12:19:01 -0700 2008</date_added>
  <date_updated>Mon Sep 29 12:21:56 -0700 2008</date_updated>
  <read_count>countless</read_count>
    <body><![CDATA[This is a totally good book. It helped strengthen my faith in God...]]></body>
    <url><![CDATA[http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/34135464]]></url>
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    <review id="11848629">
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    <name><![CDATA[Leslie]]></name>
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  <date_added>Sun Jan 06 21:43:18 -0800 2008</date_added>
  <date_updated>Sun Jan 06 21:43:52 -0800 2008</date_updated>
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    <body><![CDATA[I'm listening to this on C.D. with my girls. We are absolutley loving it!]]></body>
    <url><![CDATA[http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/11848629]]></url>
</review>
    <review id="19688041">
    <user id="1064853">
    <name><![CDATA[Megan]]></name>
    <location><![CDATA[The United States]]></location>        
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      <rating>5</rating>
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  <recommended_for><![CDATA[Everyone]]></recommended_for>
  <recommended_by><![CDATA[mom]]></recommended_by>
  <read_at>Mon Apr 07 00:00:00 -0700 2008</read_at>
  <date_added>Mon Apr 07 19:24:08 -0700 2008</date_added>
  <date_updated>Fri Apr 11 13:17:43 -0700 2008</date_updated>
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    <body><![CDATA[ This is a Christian book that you will learn alot from. ]]></body>
    <url><![CDATA[http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/19688041]]></url>
</review>
    <review id="6959846">
    <user id="424106">
    <name><![CDATA[Abbey]]></name>
    <location><![CDATA[Patchogue, NY]]></location>        
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      <rating>4</rating>
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  <date_added>Fri Sep 28 13:30:09 -0700 2007</date_added>
  <date_updated>Fri Sep 28 13:30:09 -0700 2007</date_updated>
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    <body><![CDATA[I got this series a long time ago, and I couldn't put them down.]]></body>
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    <name><![CDATA[Lady]]></name>
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