A Time to Build

American Century #6

by Gilbert Morris

"A Time to Build" draws a vivid portrait of the '50s, a decade that seemed to have a split one of family values and another of growing rebellion against family, country, and God. With his inimitable style, Morris portrays this tension through the lives of several Stuart cousins.

Genres: Christian Fiction, Historical Fiction, Christian, Historical, Fiction, Adult Fiction

295 pages, Paperback

First published June 1, 1998

About the author

also published under the name Gilbert L. Morris

Gilbert Morris was one of today's best-known Christian novelists. He lived in Gulf Shores, Alabama, with his wife, Johnnie. He is the father to Lynn Morris and Alan Morris

Series:
* Adventures of Kerrigan Kids
* American Century
* Appomattox Saga
* Barney Buck
* Bonnets and Bugles
* Cheney Duvall, M.D. (with Lynn Morris)
* Cheney and Shiloh: The Inheritance (with Lynn Morris)
* Chronicles of the Golden Frontier
* The Creole (with Lynn Morris)
* Danielle Ross Mystery
* Daystar Voyages
* Dixie Morris Animal Adventures
* Far Fields (with Robert Funderburk)
* House of Winslow
* Jacques and Cleo: Cat Detectives
* Katy Steele Adventures (with Alan Morris)
* Lady Trent Mystery
* Liberty Bell
* Lions of Judah
* Lone Star Legacy
* Omega (with Lynn Morris and Alan Morris)
* The Price of Liberty (with Robert Funderburk)
* Reno Western Saga
* Seven Sleepers
* Seven Sleepers: The Lost Chronicles
* Singing River
* Spirit of Appalachia (with Aaron McCarver)
* Too Smart Jones
*

Reviews

[Barbara · Rating 4 out of 5]

Covering the decade of the 1950’s, Gilbert Morris’ historical fiction is an entertaining way to experience the past. The Stuart family is varied in personality, talent, faith, and ambition, therefore making it fascinating to read about. I plan to read the entire series.

[Dru · Rating 5 out of 5]

Really loved this series of books. Love their Christian values and the story of the family members. Sorry to see it end.

[Kirsty Pearce · Rating 5 out of 5]

While Gilbert's writing is not as sharp in comparison to other authors I have come across, there is a certain charm and warm-hearted style to his stories that never fails to draw me in. Reminiscent of his long-running House of Winslow series, though on a significantly smaller scale, this book is one of my favorites in the American Century index. Having at least three to four different story-lines running parallel to each other, I enjoyed being immersed again into the world of the Stuarts, and watching the romances and turning points unfold in the now grown-up lives of the off-spring of beloved characters from previous books, whom we also get to catch up with. While I keep coming back to Mona's story as the one I enjoyed the most, Gilbert's interpretation of the Korean War as seen through the experiences of a Marine was both realistic and sobering, with the Depression years also captured authentically. Seeing these milestone events in the 20th Century happen through the emotional and more intimate lens of an ordinary family is a wonderful and relatable strategy I love, and one Gilbert does so well.

[Southernbelle0326]

#6 in American Century series

[Kristy · Rating 2 out of 5]

An okay historical novel.

[Iris Davidson · Rating 3 out of 5]

I just couldn't get into it. Maybe if I'd started with the first one.