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    Too Long a Stranger
    The Bluebird and the Sparrow
    Julia's Last Hope
    Audiobook series4 titles

    Women of the West (Oke) Series

    Written by Janette Oke

    Narrated by Barbara Caruso, Cheryl Haas, Alexandra O'Karma and Linda Stephens

    3.5/5

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    About this series

    The stillness of the mountains, the pines covering the hillsides, the gurgle of the spring … this was her home

    The prairie fires that sweep the grazing lands, the coming of white men with their guns and diseases, and the quick slaughter of the vast buffalo herds leave Running Fawn's Blackfoot tribe with little choice but to take up residence on the assigned Reserve.
    All her life, Running Fawn has known only contentment, but now what will become of her hopes and dreams?

    The Chief's son, Silver Fox, and Running Fawn are chosen to attend classes at the Mission Boarding School in Calgary. The white man's way of life isn't the only thing confusing to Running Fawn; the white man's God both frightens and intrigues her.

    Could this God indeed be the creator of the land she loves so dearly? Will she be forced to choose between the ways of her people and the man she loves?
    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherRecorded Books, Inc.
    Release dateJun 27, 2008
    Too Long a Stranger
    The Bluebird and the Sparrow
    Julia's Last Hope

    Titles in the series (4)

    • 2

      Julia's Last Hope
      Julia's Last Hope

      Julia's Last Hope

      Janette Oke
      5/5 - 6 ratings
      5/5 - 6 ratings

      The only thing she has left is her faith in God. … Is it enough? With the closing of the Calder Springs' timber mill, most of the town's residents are left unemployed. Several families, realizing the lack of a future in the small mountain town, soon decide to relocate. But not the Harrigan family. Although John has lost his job at the mill, he and his wife, Julia, make the decision to stay in their beautiful home with their twin daughters. Eastern-educated Julia searches for a way to bring business and people back to Calder Springs—a task she feels God leading her to accomplish. Will her faith and determination carry her through the challenges and setbacks she'll face?

      The only thing she has left is her faith in God. … Is it enough? With the closing of the Calder Springs' timber mill, most of the town's residents are left unemployed. Several families, realizing the lack of a future in the small mountain town, soon decide to relocate. But not the Harrigan family. Although John has lost his job at the mill, he and his wife, Julia, make the decision to stay in their beautiful home with their twin daughters. Eastern-educated Julia searches for a way to bring business and people back to Calder Springs—a task she feels God leading her to accomplish. Will her faith and determination carry her through the challenges and setbacks she'll face?

    • 9

      Too Long a Stranger
      Too Long a Stranger

      Too Long a Stranger

      Janette Oke
      4/5 - 8 ratings
      4/5 - 8 ratings

      She made the difficult decision with only her daughter's best interest in mind … but did she sacrifice too much? When her husband dies, Sarah Perry is left with no way to support herself and her daughter, Rebecca. Reluctantly, she takes over operation of her husband's freighthauling business, managing to save enough money to send Rebecca east to a boarding school—to an easier life and a future Sarah could not provide. With the boarding-school fees consuming Sarah's savings, there is no money left for trips home. Over the years, the chasm between mother and daughter becomes much more than geographical distance, and when Rebecca finally returns home, it seems that she and her mother are from different worlds. What hope is there of breaking down the enormous barriers between them?

      She made the difficult decision with only her daughter's best interest in mind … but did she sacrifice too much? When her husband dies, Sarah Perry is left with no way to support herself and her daughter, Rebecca. Reluctantly, she takes over operation of her husband's freighthauling business, managing to save enough money to send Rebecca east to a boarding school—to an easier life and a future Sarah could not provide. With the boarding-school fees consuming Sarah's savings, there is no money left for trips home. Over the years, the chasm between mother and daughter becomes much more than geographical distance, and when Rebecca finally returns home, it seems that she and her mother are from different worlds. What hope is there of breaking down the enormous barriers between them?

    • 10

      The Bluebird and the Sparrow
      The Bluebird and the Sparrow

      The Bluebird and the Sparrow

      Janette Oke
      5/5 - 12 ratings
      5/5 - 12 ratings

      Sometimes she wished she was an only child … "She's lovely! Look at those curls. Those blue eyes. She's just beautiful!" Berta was used to hearing comments like that. But they were not about her. … Whenever ladies came to the house or met her mother on the street, they exclaimed over Berta's little sister, Glenna. Somewhere along the way, Berta decided that whatever Glenna was, she would not be. Whatever Glenna did, she would not do. Whatever Glenna liked, she would not like. She would be the opposite. Sure enough, Glenna is sparkling, vivacious, outgoing, and adored, while Berta is serious, dependable, and prim. Their relationship grows more and more distant until, finally, Berta must look into her heart and discover what truly has caused the rift between them.

      Sometimes she wished she was an only child … "She's lovely! Look at those curls. Those blue eyes. She's just beautiful!" Berta was used to hearing comments like that. But they were not about her. … Whenever ladies came to the house or met her mother on the street, they exclaimed over Berta's little sister, Glenna. Somewhere along the way, Berta decided that whatever Glenna was, she would not be. Whatever Glenna did, she would not do. Whatever Glenna liked, she would not like. She would be the opposite. Sure enough, Glenna is sparkling, vivacious, outgoing, and adored, while Berta is serious, dependable, and prim. Their relationship grows more and more distant until, finally, Berta must look into her heart and discover what truly has caused the rift between them.

    • 12

      Drums of Change: The Story of Running Fawn
      Drums of Change: The Story of Running Fawn

      Drums of Change: The Story of Running Fawn

      Janette Oke
      3/5 - 5 ratings
      3/5 - 5 ratings

      The stillness of the mountains, the pines covering the hillsides, the gurgle of the spring … this was her home The prairie fires that sweep the grazing lands, the coming of white men with their guns and diseases, and the quick slaughter of the vast buffalo herds leave Running Fawn's Blackfoot tribe with little choice but to take up residence on the assigned Reserve. All her life, Running Fawn has known only contentment, but now what will become of her hopes and dreams? The Chief's son, Silver Fox, and Running Fawn are chosen to attend classes at the Mission Boarding School in Calgary. The white man's way of life isn't the only thing confusing to Running Fawn; the white man's God both frightens and intrigues her. Could this God indeed be the creator of the land she loves so dearly? Will she be forced to choose between the ways of her people and the man she loves?

      The stillness of the mountains, the pines covering the hillsides, the gurgle of the spring … this was her home The prairie fires that sweep the grazing lands, the coming of white men with their guns and diseases, and the quick slaughter of the vast buffalo herds leave Running Fawn's Blackfoot tribe with little choice but to take up residence on the assigned Reserve. All her life, Running Fawn has known only contentment, but now what will become of her hopes and dreams? The Chief's son, Silver Fox, and Running Fawn are chosen to attend classes at the Mission Boarding School in Calgary. The white man's way of life isn't the only thing confusing to Running Fawn; the white man's God both frightens and intrigues her. Could this God indeed be the creator of the land she loves so dearly? Will she be forced to choose between the ways of her people and the man she loves?

    Author

    Janette Oke

    Bestselling author Janette Oke is celebrated for her significant contribution to the Christian book industry. Her novels have sold more than 30 million copies, and she is the recipient of the ECPA President's Award, the CBA Life Impact Award, the Gold Medallion, and the Christy Award. Janette and her husband, Edward, live in Alberta, Canada.

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