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The first in an epic two-book saga by beloved author Francine Rivers, this New York Times best-selling story explores the complicated relationships between mothers and daughters over several generations.
Near the turn of the twentieth century, fiery Marta Schneider leaves Switzerland for a better life, determined to fulfill her mother’s hope. Her formative journey takes her through Europe and eventually to Canada, where she meets handsome Niclas Waltert. But nothing has prepared her for the sacrifices she must make for marriage and motherhood as she travels to the Canadian wilderness and then to the dusty Central Valley of California to raise her family.
Marta’s hope is to give her children a better life, but experience has taught her that only the strong survive. Her tough love is often misunderstood, especially by her oldest daughter, Hildemara Rose, who craves her mother’s acceptance. Amid the drama of World War II, Hildie falls in love and begins a family of her own. But unexpected and tragic events force mother and daughter to face their own shortcomings and the ever-widening chasm that threatens to separate them forever.
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Summary
This is the story of Martha and her family. It describes her life in detail from her childhood, her first jobs, her immigration to Canada and then to the United States, all the misfortunes of an immigrant family to get established and create a future for their children. I liked this book a lot because despite all the negative influence in her childhood she overcame every obstacle and proof her father wrong. All the hardships she's been through made a strong woman with an iron will. Is that strong will that will allow her to progress, but also it would crush the tender spirit of her oldest daughter, Hildie.
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Very little violence and not very descriptive