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The Meeting Place (Song of Acadia #1)
Since their reunion, Nicole and Anne have formed a bond that goes beyond "sisters" to best friends. Their paths separate again when Nicole's soul-searching consideration of her uncle Charles' desire for an heir brings her to his estate in England. When Anne brings her young son to England, the bittersweet reunion starts both young women on a new journey. Will their mutual...more
Paperback, 288 pages
Published
April 1st 1999
by Bethany House Publishers
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This is the first book of a five book series coauthored by Janette Oke and T. Davis Bunn. The entire series is set in the tumultous era of pre-Revolutionary War days in early America, only in this instance the setting is in Acadia, more recenly Nova Scotia.
The authors set a riveting tale of two families, one Enlish and the other French, only a few miles away from each other but never meeting or relating to each other, OTHER than a meadow high up in woods where two young girls, both engaged to be...more
The authors set a riveting tale of two families, one Enlish and the other French, only a few miles away from each other but never meeting or relating to each other, OTHER than a meadow high up in woods where two young girls, both engaged to be...more
For the most part, I don’t understand Christian fiction. I don’t understand fiction of any religion, really, because overall it seems like it’s preaching to the choir. If I pick up a book that’s marketed towards a specific religion, I tend to find it is full of validations about why that religion is awesome above all other religions. I’m not saying that’s a good or bad thing. And I mean, okay, I’m starting this review in a possibly unnecessarily harsh way, but since one of the main plotlines of...more
Two young women, one English (Catherine) and one French (Louise), meet in a chance encounter in a meadow situated in the middle of their respective towns on the eve before their weddings. It is a time of conflict between England and France and the womens' budding friendship could be dangerous for all involved.
There is a lot of history and spirituality intertwined in this story. I developed a great sympathy for both the English and French sides: The French for what they had to endure and the Eng...more
There is a lot of history and spirituality intertwined in this story. I developed a great sympathy for both the English and French sides: The French for what they had to endure and the Eng...more
I enjoyed this book. The reader is introduced to two women from different countries. One is Canadian and the other is French Canadian. I love how they come together and get to know each other in their meeting place, a meadow.
This series is about the conflicts with the French Canadians. I learned a lot about this issue, however it has been a while since I read this book and I feel like I should go back and read it again.
Each of their lives are discussed in this first book. This information is im...more
This series is about the conflicts with the French Canadians. I learned a lot about this issue, however it has been a while since I read this book and I feel like I should go back and read it again.
Each of their lives are discussed in this first book. This information is im...more
It’s the third time I have picked up “The Meeting Place” by the talented duo of Bunn and Oke and it’s like I’ve never read it before. The story remains fresh and vibrant across the years since it was first published to just last night when I closed the cover on the final page.
Every good story is about a relationship, a love story. Not a romance, but love. Love between friends, child and parent, a husband and wife, a love for country. “The Meeting Place” has this and so much more. I am always dra...more
Every good story is about a relationship, a love story. Not a romance, but love. Love between friends, child and parent, a husband and wife, a love for country. “The Meeting Place” has this and so much more. I am always dra...more
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I enjoyed the characters of the story and the storyline. I felt that it was slow and hard to get into, although it picked up much more at the end. I also wish there had been more detail as to the conflict between the British and French going on during that time period. I was not familiar with the history, and so the storyline did not impact me as much. I am going to read the sequel though, because I have to find out what happens next!
Allison picked this out at the library, so I had to read it to make sure it was appropriate. The most interesting part of the story, for me, was the historical detail around the tensions between the British and the French in Novia Scotia in the late 1800's. To be aware of: the writer is very religious, and she spends a lot of time writing about her characters' relationships with God. Overall, it was fine for Allison to read at age 11.
A very interesting setting, and time period when the British and French were feuding in the North East. There are evidently several books in the series, and I hope to listen to a few more. The reader on this CD is wonderful with both French and British accents, and very dramatic. The plot of exchanged babies is established in Book one, but the real story of reuniting will happen in future books.
I liked this one, but it was a bit predictable and contrived. I also didn't quite buy the ending, it seemed forced and unbelievable. I can see it happening, but I'd think they would have taken more precautions than they did.
Also, I didn't really care for the women coming to a spiritual awakening for no apparent reason other than being married and perhaps bored. I find this to be a common problem with Janette Oke's books. Too many of her characters are on some spiritual quest simply due to the a...more
Also, I didn't really care for the women coming to a spiritual awakening for no apparent reason other than being married and perhaps bored. I find this to be a common problem with Janette Oke's books. Too many of her characters are on some spiritual quest simply due to the a...more
I really liked this book. Sweet story of 2 women from different town and cultures forming a very close bond. It is set with early American settlers. One town English and the other French. The conflicts between make their friendship harder to have but stronger because of it all. The big question of what happened to them and their families at the very end make you want to reach for book 2 in the series right away.
I actually read through a page of this and compared it with other Janette Oke books at the library. I thought "Score! An Oke book that uses proper English!" but alas, it was not able to hold my attention... I think it has something to do with the other author. I'm going to try another Oke series because I really enjoyed Love Comes Softly. Even with the weird speaking...
I really enjoyed this first installment in the Song of Acadia series, by Janette Oke. While I'm familiar her writing style via another series of hers, I could barely put this book down. I don't generally prefer books that are so focused on religion and faith, but the way Oke sets about it, it doesn't usually bother me -- to me, it never overpowers the actual storyline. I'm looking forward to the next in the set.
This book is about a French and English women in the 1700's who become friends even though their countries are at war. It was a cute book, but was a little forced and predictable. I enjoyed it more towards the end. I wasn't prepared for the ending being a cliffhanger and didn't realize it was a sequel. I don't necessarily want to read the series, but want to know what happened!
Apr 23, 2009
Cassandra
rated it
4 of 5 stars
Recommends it for:
women who like Janette Oke books/movies
Recommended to Cassandra by:
Ruth Talley
Shelves:
romance,
inspirational
This is a wholesome book about friendship and faith. The first several chapters make it seem like it is going to be more of a romance novel, but after the marriages, the book really focuses on the friendship between two young women from different cultures. The end leaves you hanging.
It was really good, and made me really think about what it'd be like as the French & British lived in the same area (Acadia), yet never interacted. But it's a sad story, and definitely wasn't a good place to end. I need to have the 2nd one on hand right away!
Feb 01, 2013
Christina Kennedy king
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Read this series of books in a time in my life where I needed to believe God works out situations completely surprisingly in unexpected ways. It strengthened my beliefs beyond what I can describe. Fiction yes? But God used it just for me.
This series helped me with grade 9 and 10 history and geography. Many of the books on my shelves are historical fiction and this series in particular teaches about Acadia and the division between the French and English.
Ok... If you read this book you will need a few things. A box of Kleenex, uninterrupted reading time, and the second book. I could not put it down. I love this book and the book that follow.
I read this sometime ago but disappointed that the book ends without resolving the story line. Haven't located the follow up book to finish the story. I'm not interested in continuation stories.
By chapter 13 I felt like the book got started - by the end I was left wanting more. I enjoy the christian aspect. Clean read. So I decided to read the whole series.
This entire series if great. I learned so much about the Acadians by reading this series and have read it twice. I would highly recommend the series.
Not a whole lot of romance (And when I say not a whole lot, I mean none at all) but I gripping story non the less with a tear-jerker of an ending:~)
I enjoyed the story of the 2 seceret friends and the history that is included. I look forward to reading the rest of the series.
I really enjoyed this book. Its underlying theme of how we are all more similar than different was effectively weaved into this historical novel.
This was good....I wish someone would do one about the North and the South as well.
Loved it! Even though I have read it three times I still cry at the end :)
This was an easy read and I liked the setting of Acadia...
Love love loved this series(the song of Acadia)
Amazing series, one of my favorite series.
My favorite series by Janette Oake.
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Janette Oke writes with a profound simplicity of what she knows best—real life, honest love, and lasting values. With over 23 million in sales, her historical novels portray the lives of early North American settlers from many walks of life and geographical settings. She also writes engaging children's stories and inspiring gift books that warm the heart.
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