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Summary: Very impressive as an historical novel!
Review: I have placed this book on the top of my list of "most memorable" and have read the sequel. I have purchased four of the books and now wish to donate two copies to our library and find that it is no longer in print! Disastrous. Janice Woods Windle has an outstanding gift and one that is truly appreciated. Being a fan of Grisham, Cook, Ludlum, et al, this was quite a turn about for me. It possibly helped me appreciate Grisham's latest novel (the switch to emphasis being on adventure rather than law). I am forever a fan of Ms. Woods and hope she continues to write in the manner of fact/fiction. Gifted lady! Kay Clark
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Summary: These True Women are Strong Women
Review: I was so entranced by the stories and characters in this novel that I cried as I began to reach the last page. I simply did not want the experience of reading it to end.
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Summary: These True Women are Strong Women
Review: I was so entranced by the stories and characters in this novel that I cried as I began to reach the last page. I simply did not want the experience of reading it to end.
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Summary: What a wonderful saga! What a bunch of terrific dames!
Review: I will never forget my enthusiasm in reading this novel of Janice Woods Windle. And that enthusiasm led me to recommend it a dozen times over, and to buy copies for friends and relatives. I just think it is one of the most incredible reads of historical fiction of Texas that has been written. Don't let the racy paperback cover mislead you. This is not a bodice buster. It is BETTER than that, as Woods Windle's connection to Texas' early days of settlement through the fight for freedom from Mexico to those as a young republic and finally a part of the United States are just terrific. Related from Windle's own family tree, the original hardbound copy contains photos of her own family's women in the front and back end pages of the cover. While reading, it is a joy to thumb back and forth to match the faces to the characters in the story. The courage of these women on the Runaway Scrape, against the area's Indians, in maintaining home and hearth while their men tended to the business of warfare, both for independence and the War between the States, or of cattle drives, or trade, that courage makes them just unforgettable. This is one of my all time favorite reads. I can't recommend it anymore highly than to say, I would read it again and give it as a gift even today.
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Summary: What a wonderful saga! What a bunch of terrific dames!
Review: I will never forget my enthusiasm in reading this novel of Janice Woods Windle. And that enthusiasm led me to recommend it a dozen times over, and to buy copies for friends and relatives. I just think it is one of the most incredible reads of historical fiction of Texas that has been written. Don't let the racy paperback cover mislead you. This is not a bodice buster. It is BETTER than that, as Woods Windle's connection to Texas' early days of settlement through the fight for freedom from Mexico to those as a young republic and finally a part of the United States are just terrific. Related from Windle's own family tree, the original hardbound copy contains photos of her own family's women in the front and back end pages of the cover. While reading, it is a joy to thumb back and forth to match the faces to the characters in the story. The courage of these women on the Runaway Scrape, against the area's Indians, in maintaining home and hearth while their men tended to the business of warfare, both for independence and the War between the States, or of cattle drives, or trade, that courage makes them just unforgettable. This is one of my all time favorite reads. I can't recommend it anymore highly than to say, I would read it again and give it as a gift even today.
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Summary: Very talented writer! Great story!
Review: THIS BOOK GIVES ONE A SENSE OF ACTUALLY BEING THERE WHEN THE WAGONS WITH WOMEN AND CHILDREN,TRAVEL TO ESCAPE SANTA ANNA, THE DEFENSE OF THE HOMES BY WOMEN, WHOSE MEN WERE OFTEN GONE. THE ARROW IN THE LEG OF SARAH ASHBY MCCLURE AND THE ARROW BEING REMOVED BY TARANTUALA, ONE OF THE MOST FEARED INDIANS. IT IS A GEAT READ AND WELL WORTH THE TIME. I WONDER, COULD WE ENDURE THESE HARDSHIPS?
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Summary: TRUELY GREAT WOMEN!
Review: THIS BOOK GIVES ONE A SENSE OF ACTUALLY BEING THERE WHEN THE WAGONS WITH WOMEN AND CHILDREN,TRAVEL TO ESCAPE SANTA ANNA, THE DEFENSE OF THE HOMES BY WOMEN, WHOSE MEN WERE OFTEN GONE. THE ARROW IN THE LEG OF SARAH ASHBY MCCLURE AND THE ARROW BEING REMOVED BY TARANTUALA, ONE OF THE MOST FEARED INDIANS. IT IS A GEAT READ AND WELL WORTH THE TIME. I WONDER, COULD WE ENDURE THESE HARDSHIPS?
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Summary: Family History
Review: This book is very accurate and holds the interest of everyone I know that has read the book and/or seen the movie. From the Indian Raids to the Santa Anna and on and on. IT really shows how strong women were and makes me proud to be a member of the Lawshe family. In actuality, I am a member of the Lawshe family. We have done research and found that my father's father was named William Lewis Glenn whose mother was Rebecca Lawshe. William was born in Georgia and they moved to San Marco, Texas; from there our famliy moved to Muskogee, Oklahoma. We are still looking for the Lawshe's, Woods, and Kings. If you read this and are a member of our family please contact me at my e-mail address. We also have a Glenn Family reunion coming up on August 11, 12 and 13. Lots of Oklahoma and Texas folk will be there. Come on down.
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Summary: Family History
Review: This book is very accurate and holds the interest of everyone I know that has read the book and/or seen the movie. From the Indian Raids to the Santa Anna and on and on. IT really shows how strong women were and makes me proud to be a member of the Lawshe family. In actuality, I am a member of the Lawshe family. We have done research and found that my father's father was named William Lewis Glenn whose mother was Rebecca Lawshe. William was born in Georgia and they moved to San Marco, Texas; from there our famliy moved to Muskogee, Oklahoma. We are still looking for the Lawshe's, Woods, and Kings. If you read this and are a member of our family please contact me at my e-mail address. We also have a Glenn Family reunion coming up on August 11, 12 and 13. Lots of Oklahoma and Texas folk will be there. Come on down.
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Summary: Truly GREAT!!! A must read.
Review: True Women a Truly marvelous book. What incredible women. Makes me proud to be a woman. This author is a treasure. I plan to read this to my class and to my daughters. Truly inspiring.
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