Where Courage Calls, Janette Oke
Where Courage Calls, Janette Oke
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Where Courage Calls

Author: Janette Oke, Laurel Oke Logan

Narrator: Morgan Hallett

Unabridged: 9 hr 38 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: Recorded Books

Published: 03/07/2014


Synopsis

Her courage and her heart will be tested in ways she never expected … Beth Thatcher has spent her entire life in the safe, comfortable world of her family, her friends, and the social outings her father's wealth provides. But Beth is about to leave it all behind to accept a teaching position in the rugged foothills of western Canada. Inspired by her aunt Elizabeth, who went west to teach school several years ago, and gently encouraged by her father, Beth resolves to put her trust in God and bravely face any challenge that comes her way. But the conditions in Coal Valley are even worse than she'd feared. A recent mining accident has left the town grieving and at the mercy of the mining company. The children have had very little prior education, and many of the locals don't even speak English. There isn't even a proper schoolhouse. In addition, Beth's heart is torn between two young men—both Mounties, one a lifelong friend and the other a kind, quiet man who comes to her aid more than once. Despite the many challenges, Beth is determined to make a difference in the rustic frontier town. But when her sister visits from the East, reminding her of all the luxuries she's had to give up, will Beth decide to return to her privileged life as soon as the school year is over? A special companion story to Hallmark Channel's When Calls the Heart TV series

About Janette Oke

Janette Oke pioneered inspirational fiction and is the leading author in the category today. She has written over forty books, thirty two of which have been translated into fourteen languages. She received the 1992 President's Award from the Evangelical Christian Publishers Association for her significant contribution to Christian fiction, and she has been awarded the coveted Gold Medallion Award for Fiction. She and her family make their home in Canada.


Reviews

Goodreads review by Amanda

There is nothing like a good Janette Oke book. Like I've mentioned before, hers is an older style of writing, so you either love it or not love it. I enjoyed the setting thoroughly and me being musical and a teacher, I appreciated those elements greatly. What I appreciated most was the strong spiritu......more

Goodreads review by Abigail

Another great book by Janette Oke! I have read so many of her books and loved them. Beth is beginning a new chapter in her life in Coal Valley, where she will teach the children. However, she soon learns this town and the people are nothing like what she has grown up with and accustomed to all her l......more

Goodreads review by Sarah

Age Appropriate For: 11 and up for reading level and mildly scary scenes Best for Ages: 15 and up It has been far too long since I have read any book by Janette Oke. I read her entire Love Comes Softly series, Seasons of the Heart series, The Canadian West series, and a couple others of her stand-alon......more