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Red Tractor Girl
True Blue Farmgirl
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Winnie
Gainesville
Fl
USA
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 Posted - Apr 08 2016 : 06:57:09 AM
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I learned about this book from a friend in Texas. The full title is "These is My Words, The Diary of Sarah Agnes Prine 1881-1901 Arrizona Territories." When I found a used copy on Amazon, I realized it is the first of a trilogy about this young woman. Once I started the novel, I could not put it down. The story stars a young woman at the age of 17 when her family decides to leave Arizona and ranch down in Texas. The long and dangerous trip to Texas begins the tale of Sarah's life for the next 20 years. The pages are full of love, hardship, marriage, children, death, new beginnings and faith.
I love how the book brings back to life a piece of American history and the hard lives of those who lived in the far West in territories . It is a wonderful story and an opportunity to peek into the life of a woman who knew love and disappointment in equal measure.
I am planning of reading the other two books of the series soon!
Has anyone here read this book? I would love to know what your thoughts!
Winnie #3109
Red Tractor Girl
Farm Sister of the Year 2014-2015 |
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Song Sparrow
True Blue Farmgirl
1010 Posts
Amy
Talleyville
Delaware
USA
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Posted - Apr 11 2016 : 04:27:50 AM
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Oh wow, Winnie, this sounds fantastic! Thanks for the tip :)
Happy Day!
Peace in our hearts, peace in the world
Amy (Sister#6098) www.danaherandcloud.com
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Lavender Rose
True Blue Farmgirl
1979 Posts
Brenda
Jackson
MI
USA
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Posted - Apr 12 2016 : 5:28:08 PM
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I have this book and loved it! It is really good at helping us to understanding how life was at that time. Couldn't put it down. I didn't know there are two more books. Glad to find out. I plan on tracking them down. Do you happen to know the titles of them?
Farm Girl Hugs,
Brenda
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Each day we add to our legacy-good or bad. Our Daily Bread |
Edited by - Lavender Rose on Apr 12 2016 5:31:38 PM |
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Nancy Gartenman
True Blue Farmgirl
9094 Posts
Nancy
West Seneca
New York
USA
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Bear5
True Blue Farmgirl
13055 Posts
Louisiana/Texas
USA
13055 Posts |
Posted - Apr 20 2016 : 11:10:34 AM
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Winnie: That is my FAVORITE book. The two sequels are just as good. I know I sound like a broken record because I am always recommending those three books. I am so happy to read someone else loves them as much as I have. Enjoy!
Marly
"It's only when we truly know and understand that we have a limited time on earth- and that we have no way of knowing when our time is up- that we will begin to live each day to the fullest, as if it was the only one we had." Elisabeth Kurler-Ross |
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forgetmenot
True Blue Farmgirl
3602 Posts
Judith
Nora Springs
IA
USA
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Posted - May 10 2016 : 11:17:24 AM
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I loved this book and the sequels!
Farmgirl sister #3926
"Courage is not the absence of fear, but the belief that something is more important than fear." Ambrose Red Moon |
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Lavender Rose
True Blue Farmgirl
1979 Posts
Brenda
Jackson
MI
USA
1979 Posts |
Posted - Jan 15 2017 : 4:14:02 PM
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Just got the sequels. Can't wait to read them. Also, got another book by Nancy E. Turner called The Water and the Blood. Looks like another very good book.
Farm Girl Hugs,
Brenda
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Each day we add to our legacy-good or bad. Our Daily Bread |
Edited by - Lavender Rose on Jan 15 2017 4:14:52 PM |
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Bear5
True Blue Farmgirl
13055 Posts
Louisiana/Texas
USA
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Posted - Sep 05 2018 : 12:16:18 PM
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All of Nancy E. Turner's books are great, but THESE IS MY WORDS and the two sequels are the BEST!!!!!!!!!!! I have read them several times.
Marly
"It's only when we truly know and understand that we have a limited time on earth- and that we have no way of knowing when our time is up- that we will begin to live each day to the fullest, as if it was the only one we had." Elisabeth Kurler-Ross |
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These is My Words by Nancy E. Turner
