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Summary: Titanic Buffs Beware
Review: As a historical writer and one fascinated with the RMS Titanic and her sister ships, I broke my cardinal rule of reading Gilbert Morris to pick this one up. The story is engaging but Titanic lovers should be aware that she involves only a minor portion of the book, as if she were thrust into the plot with no purpose. Morris is a good writer but his knowledge of the ship herself is severely limited. The heroine's escape from the sinking ship itself is impossible, considering Titanic's cargo and the layout of her decks. An interesting read, but those of you seeking more North Atlantic chills on an ill-fated steamship liner will be dissapointed.
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Summary: This book shows God as the only Answer for all things.
Review: As each of the leading characters lives their lives searching for something, they each come to the point where only God in His mercy can help them and direct them. Annie seemed to be the link for them all, that God used to help them, and the people in Africa who need God also. I truly could not put it down when I started it.
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Summary: Good book, well written, interesting
Review: Gilbert Morris has taken an interesting turn in this series by taking several of his characters to Africa as missionaries. I found the plot interesting and the characters realistic enough to even be mad at them when they were hard headed. It had new experiences and was well done. I recommend starting somewhere earlier in the series, but this is one of those books that you can pick up without reading the prequels and still get stuff out of it. Well done again Mr. Morris!
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Summary: Riveting but unsatisfying.
Review: In 1905, Annie Rogers is going through a very interesting time. At 15, she feels undesirable and awkward, but she also meets two men who would change her life: Jeb Winslow, Aaron Winslow's adopted son, and John Winslow, a dashing son of Zach Winslow. Annie immediately falls for John after he saves her life on her first visit to the ranch in Montana.As the years pass, Annie begins to focus on her mission and dream: she feels God has called her to be a missionary in Africa. She moves to New York City in 1910 to pursue the mission boards but is turned down because of her health and because she's single. Frustrated but not willing to give up, she accepts a job as Jeanine Quintana's personal assistant. Jeanine is a woman of the world, constantly pursuing the finer things in life and bullying Annie. They stay in England for a year, booking passage to return to New York on the newly built RMS Titanic. John, meanwhile, has gone to Africa to visit Barney and Andrew Winslow. Uninterested in religion, he decides to explore the Interior of the continent, soon becoming a well-known white hunter. When his cousins and Jeanine arrive in Africa, determined to preach the gospel to the Masai, he reluctantly tags along. Jeanine, arrogant even in her faith, clashes mightily with John; Annie, meanwhile, fights her feelings for him. Only when John falls prey to a lion does the truth ring clear. Gilbert again explores the expanse of Africa, this time focusing on the Masai people. He culls interesting facts about the group and gives them to Jeb, who has gone to live among the Masai as an anthropologist. Although this was an interesting story, the romantic side left something to be desired. It was contrived and unbelieveable. Whatever he was going for, he missed. So, kudos for the history, but the romance needed work.
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Summary: Riveting but unsatisfying.
Review: In 1905, Annie Rogers is going through a very interesting time. At 15, she feels undesirable and awkward, but she also meets two men who would change her life: Jeb Winslow, Aaron Winslow's adopted son, and John Winslow, a dashing son of Zach Winslow. Annie immediately falls for John after he saves her life on her first visit to the ranch in Montana. As the years pass, Annie begins to focus on her mission and dream: she feels God has called her to be a missionary in Africa. She moves to New York City in 1910 to pursue the mission boards but is turned down because of her health and because she's single. Frustrated but not willing to give up, she accepts a job as Jeanine Quintana's personal assistant. Jeanine is a woman of the world, constantly pursuing the finer things in life and bullying Annie. They stay in England for a year, booking passage to return to New York on the newly built RMS Titanic. John, meanwhile, has gone to Africa to visit Barney and Andrew Winslow. Uninterested in religion, he decides to explore the Interior of the continent, soon becoming a well-known white hunter. When his cousins and Jeanine arrive in Africa, determined to preach the gospel to the Masai, he reluctantly tags along. Jeanine, arrogant even in her faith, clashes mightily with John; Annie, meanwhile, fights her feelings for him. Only when John falls prey to a lion does the truth ring clear. Gilbert again explores the expanse of Africa, this time focusing on the Masai people. He culls interesting facts about the group and gives them to Jeb, who has gone to live among the Masai as an anthropologist. Although this was an interesting story, the romantic side left something to be desired. It was contrived and unbelieveable. Whatever he was going for, he missed. So, kudos for the history, but the romance needed work.
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Summary: One of the best books in the House of Winslow series
Review: THE WHITE HUNTER captured my interest from the first chapter and never let up. The characters were well-written with distinct personalities. I was particularly impressed with how Mr. Morris shows God at work in the lives of people who are so different, and yet He can use each one. Mr. Morris offers insights into the lives of missionaries and captures the frustrations and dangers they face in Africa. Also, he once again has a great hero in John Winslow, the white hunter. The section of the book where Annie Winslow and Jeanine Quintana are on the Titanic was especially interesting. I have read all of the books in the Winslow series, and this is one on the best.
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Summary: One of the best of the House of Winslow
Review: The White Hunter was a book I had trouble putting down. The characters were well written and engaging. Mr. Morris is a wonderful author, and I enjoy reading his work. This book was fantastic, and I liked how Morris included the Titanic in his story. When the characters were in Africa, it was obvious that Jeanine hadn't a clue what she was doing or trying to accomplish. She was in it for the glory and didn't realize it was supposed to be for God's glory. She wanted to win souls to God, but she pushed too hard. This book was well written, and exciting, but I felt that The Final Adversary had more adventure in it. The Final Adversary tells the story of Barney and Katie and their adventures in Africa. I have been reading the House of Winslow series for five years, and have never lost interest in it.
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