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Summary: A Book For Everyone
Review: I read this book from a suggestion from my mother's friend who thought I might enjoy. I was a bit slow to read it because I thought it would be dull and slow. But when I did finally get a hold of "Eve's Daughters" and started to read it, I was immediately hooked on it. It was as though I felt every heartache and joy with the four women (Louise, Emma, Grace, and Suzanne). It shows that even *one* sin can tear a family apart, no matter how hard you try to keep it hidden. This book is beautifully written and put together and I recommend it to anyone.
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Summary: A new favorite.. absolutely incredible
Review: I was recommended this book by my grandmother. She and I often enjoy the same books (though there are some exceptions to this!). When she gave me Eve's Daughters, I was skeptical I admit. I tucked it away for a few weeks and didn't bother reading until one Saturday when I had to wait for the cableman to show up at my apartment. I settled down, opened the book (which started out a little slow, causing much apprehension), and that same Saturday I finished. I laughed, I cried, I reread certain parts, and I was hooked. I think I spent the next three days thinking of little except how incredible the read had been and how I wished all books could be like that. I could relate to the characters, I felt their heartaches, and I saw why they made the decisions they did even though I would've done differently in their positions. I HIGHLY recommend this book to anyone, young or old! I can now safely say that Eve's Daughters has become my favorite book.. it's simply the best.
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Summary: Slapped Upside The Head
Review: Initially, I thought that Eve's Daughters would be about, well, Eve's Daughters, ". . .four unforgettable women [Louise, Emma, Grace and Suzanne]--their struggles, their crises of faith, their triumphs." And it is. But, Eve's Daughters is so much more than this. It is also a story about how the consequences of sin (specifically the sins of our earthly fathers and mothers;)* can drive us into the arms of our heavenly father. A father who loves us; yet, who hates sin because it, ". . .hurts the innocent people we love the most." [p. 405] As Father O'Duggan explains to Gracie:"I'm trying to help you understand that earthly fathers and mothers are human beings-that every last person on this earth is a sinner. Even the most loving parent will disappoint us at times in one way or another. And sometimes the poor example our father sets gets in our way when we try to understand what our heavenly Father is like. . .I've counseled people whose view of God has been twisted by their experiences. They can't accept that God loves them unconditionally because their own father didn't love them. They don't believe that God will never leave them or forsake them because their own father abandoned them. They don't think God will forgive them because their own father wouldn't forgive them. . .I understand your longing for a father. . . .Your real father is God. He's the only Father who will never disappoint you." [p. 236] Lynn Austin writes with a thought-provoking grace and style that elicits profound reader response. And, these responses often come in the form of a delayed reaction that slaps the reader upside the head, two, three or even ten pages down the road. In joining these four "unforgettable women," this reader found herself learning a little bit more about the "jealous God," who shows his love to, "a thousand generations." * Eve's Daughters is a tale that entwines several love stories which point the reader to the ultimate love story: a Father's purposeful sacrifice to draw us into his loving arms. _______________________________________________________ *The author refers to this scripture reference(Exodus 20:5-6)from The Bible throughout her story.
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Summary: I loved it!!
Review: Intriguing family saga from the late 1800's to 1980. It is about four generations of daughters, and a dark family secret that keeps popping up. My mom loves Lynn Austin's books, and I was wanting to start reading some Christian novels, so she gave me this one to start on. At first, it seemed really boring, but the more I read, the more I wanted to read! I was so upset when it was over!!! I would recommend this to everyone, even if they aren't a Christian.
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Summary: Intriguing Family Saga
Review: Intriguing family saga from the late 1800's to 1980. It is about four generations of daughters, and a dark family secret that keeps popping up. My mom loves Lynn Austin's books, and I was wanting to start reading some Christian novels, so she gave me this one to start on. At first, it seemed really boring, but the more I read, the more I wanted to read! I was so upset when it was over!!! I would recommend this to everyone, even if they aren't a Christian.
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Summary: Extraordinary novel of four women, four generations
Review: Lynn Austin has captivated my mind and my heart with her wonderful novel! Her characters are living, breathing human beings who have struggled, searched and found the link to God that helped them survive and thrive in very different yet very difficult circumstances. I've found hints of Thornbirds, Angela's Ashes and Oprah's Jewel in Austin's writing, yet it has a style and strength all its own. Highly recommend!
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Summary: The role of Christian women
Review: This book started out a little slow, but once I got into it I couldn't put it down. Through the telling of the lives of these four generations of women, Austin masterfully creates a complex drama that not only entertains but teaches as well. As each of these women in the book must learn how to deal with the struggles they face in life, they also learn what it means to be a godly wife. Just as with Adam and Eve, these women learn how- even though difficult at times- they must trust God and follow their husband's leadership. Another book I enjoyed which is similar to this one is Jerry B. Jenkins (co-author of the Left Behind series) book, "Though None Go With Me." His style of writing is somewhat similar to that of this book.
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Summary: The choices you make affect everything
Review: This is a wonderful book. There are stories within stories in this book. The main constants are Emma, Grace and Suzanne, who are packing Emma's belongings to move her into a new home. Through the move, by finding items, the bits of the past come out. Suzanne runs with these bits, obsessed with putting the complete picture together. Through this, she learns of her great-grandmother Louise, who left Germany with her husband, because he wanted to avoid serving in WW1; she learns of Emma, who lived an unconventional life due to her choices, and she learns of her mother Grace, whose crusade for her real father gives her 5 fathers and a faith in God that is constant. Suzanne also tells her story of a youthful passion that waned and led to the beginnings of her divorce. Throughout, the role of wives plays a huge part. Louise left all that she knew because her father forced her to leave to join her husband in America. Emma, seeing the role her mother played in her house, determined that she was going to be different. After multiple tragedies in the family, she gave in and tried to follow her mother's role, but did not succeed. Grace, seeing the way her mother was treated, gave up her career to marry Steven and run the house. Suzanne, seeing her parent's relationship, vows to be different. The stories in this book are powerful. The underlying mystery is solved by the end of the book. After the answer is revealed, the reader then can understand the clues left throughout the book. I would recommend this book to anyone. A great story!
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Summary: Eve's Daughters
Review: This is the first of Austin's books that I've read. I expected typical "Christian Fiction", where the characters main role is to preach the gospel ad nauseum. However, I was happily surprised to find something much better. Indeed, the gospel is presented, but in terms, I think, most anyone would find palatable. The story is developed through the lives of four generations of women. Louise leaves her German homeland to follow a pacifist husband to the United States. Emma marries a man chosen by her parents, and finds herself in an abusive relationship. Grace becomes the proper wife, mother and socialite her mother never was. Susan leaves her husband because their ideals have grown apart. The characters are rich. They struggle with faith and the lack of it, and readers become aware of how faith affects living. These are real people in spite of their fictional origin. Readers will ponder and long remember what they read in this book.
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Summary: Eve's Daughters
Review: This is the first of Austin's books that I've read. I expected typical "Christian Fiction", where the characters main role is to preach the gospel ad nauseum. However, I was happily surprised to find something much better. Indeed, the gospel is presented, but in terms, I think, most anyone would find palatable. The story is developed through the lives of four generations of women. Louise leaves her German homeland to follow a pacifist husband to the United States. Emma marries a man chosen by her parents, and finds herself in an abusive relationship. Grace becomes the proper wife, mother and socialite her mother never was. Susan leaves her husband because their ideals have grown apart. The characters are rich. They struggle with faith and the lack of it, and readers become aware of how faith affects living. These are real people in spite of their fictional origin. Readers will ponder and long remember what they read in this book.
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