1. All Things Hidden
    Tracie Peterson, Kimberley Woodhouse
    Bethany House / 2013 / Trade Paperback
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  1. sherrijinga
    Georgia
    Age: 45-54
    Gender: female
    4 Stars Out Of 5
    Enjoyed this book!
    April 8, 2014
    sherrijinga
    Georgia
    Age: 45-54
    Gender: female
    Quality: 5
    Value: 5
    Meets Expectations: 5
    All Things Hidden by Peterson and Woodhouse is an enjoyable read. Their description of the Alaskan scenery was engaging, their characters real and inspiring, and the storyline one that made me want to keeping reading chapter after chapter. I especially loved how faith was woven throughout the story without being overbearing. Bringing different cultures together with a backdrop of exploration was perfectly done! This was my first time reading a book by either of these authors and I can't want to pick up another.
  2. PennyMindingMom
    Age: 35-44
    Gender: female
    4 Stars Out Of 5
    A Spellbinding Tale
    March 31, 2014
    PennyMindingMom
    Age: 35-44
    Gender: female
    Quality: 4
    Value: 4
    Meets Expectations: 4
    Tracie Peterson and Kimberley Woodhouse have joined forces to weave a spellbinding tale that will transport you back in time to the Alaskan Frontier.

    Chicago doctor, Jeremiah Vaughan finds his life crumbling around him. When the death of a patient causes him to lose his medical license and his fiancee, he accepts Dr. Hillerman's invitation to join his growing practice in the isolated Alaska Territory.

    Gwyn Hillerman loves her life working as a nurse in her father's clinic, but finds herself struggling with feelings of resentment as Dr. Vaughan starts to take over more and more of the tasks that used to be hers. Despite her feelings of resentment towards the new doctor Gwen finds herself inexplicably drawn to him.

    Can Dr. Vaughan and Gwyn overcome all the trials that are coming their way in order to find happiness?

    "All Things Hidden" is a beautiful story of love and adventure set in the beautiful Alaskan frontier during the depression of 1935. You find yourself drawn into Gwen's life as she learns to put her trust in God and how He sees her through all the good and bad times. They show that God is always there ready and waiting for us to come to him, but first we have to ask for his help and guidance.

    The authors have created believable characters that you come to love and the dramatic plot will keep you captivated until the very end. Keeping true to her previous work, Ms. Peterson continues to show us how God works in our lives. This collaborative project has introduced me to Ms. Woodhouse's writing and I look forward to reading more from both authors.

    If you are looking for a great book to read during this "extended" winter, please take a moment to consider "All Things Hidden" by Tracie Peterson and Kimberly Woodhouse.

    Book has been provided courtesy of Baker Publishing Group. Available at your favourite bookseller from Bethany House, a division of Baker Publishing Group
  3. Vera
    North Carolina
    Age: Over 65
    Gender: female
    4 Stars Out Of 5
    New places, old secrets
    February 22, 2014
    Vera
    North Carolina
    Age: Over 65
    Gender: female
    Quality: 5
    Value: 5
    Meets Expectations: 4
    Tracie Peterson has written several books set in Alaska and I have read and enjoyed them. They give me an opportunity to glimpse into territory that I will most likely never have the opportunity to visit. She writes well in the genre of historical fiction, too. So I was looking forward to "All Things Hidden" since it is set in Alaska and is historical fiction. What I did not realize was that I was about to discover an intriguing piece of American depression era history. I learned about President F.D. Roosevelt's plan (or social experiment) to relocate 200 families from the lower 48 States and preferably those states whose climate most closely matched that of Alaska.

    They were transported to the Matanuska Valley in 1935. They lived in tents and had only the short Alaskan summer in which to prepare shelter for their families before the brutal cold of winter set in.

    The author has fictionalized this story and set it around the lives of those in the medical community (such as it was) in that area. This consisted primarily of a lone doctor, Dr. Hillerman, and his young adult daughter, Gwyn, whom he had trained to be his nurse. An influx of more than 1,000 people into their isolated community could lead to massive issues as far as patient care and infectious diseases. But there were other problems afoot in this fictionalization of depression period Alaska. Things were not as they seemed as far as individuals were concerned. Things were hidden and secrets were kept.

    Young Dr. Jeremiah Vaughan relocates to the Matanuska Valley village because he has lost everything back in Chicago — his license to practice medicine, his fiancé, his potential position as head of a flourishing hospital.

    Suspense. Murder. Romance. Intrigue. Fear and faith. Racial tensions. Characters shady and characters superb. Characters you love and those you detest.

    Come to Matanuska Valley in Alaska and "see" the people and problems of colonizing Alaska in 1935 at the height of the Great Depression. True this is fiction. But you'll learn of an interesting social experiment intended to settle Alaska, give relief to hungry and out-of-work Americans, and eventually become a seed to the acquisition of Alaska as a State in the Union.

    DISCLOSURE: A complimentary copy was provided by Bethany House a Division of Baker Publishing Group in exchange for my review. No compensation was received. Opinions expressed are solely my own.
  4. Lehrerin
    Roxboro, NC
    Age: 35-44
    Gender: Female
    4 Stars Out Of 5
    Great story of the Alaskan Frontier!
    February 12, 2014
    Lehrerin
    Roxboro, NC
    Age: 35-44
    Gender: Female
    Quality: 5
    Value: 4
    Meets Expectations: 4
    All Things Hidden is a most unusual Depression-era story with a very unique twist: the settlement of Alaska. I didn't know that the poor national economy spawned a huge government movement to shift people to the territory of Alaska, so the very premise was exciting. Since the reality of Alaska as our final national frontier is of a rustic, dangerous place, the setting screamed 'new' and 'different.'

    I really liked as a leading lady. She was both humble and hardworking but human, too. She wanted to fall in love and have a family, all the while struggling with the one that she was born into. She's pulled in too many directions, like far too many of us, and she could be the girl next door.

    The action sped up throughout the story. In the beginning you learn primarily about what will happen, at least according to government agents, but as time progresses the plan's problems begin to arise. With Gwyn and her father being the primary troubleshooters in the new Alaskan settlement, they're on the front lines of action - and that continues as stalkers, murder, and general mayhem ensue. This makes for a dramatic and page-turning read, and after a chapter or two, I couldn't put it down.

    I've never read a Peterson novel that I didn't like, and All Things Hidden didn't disappoint. If you're a Peterson fan, this is a must-read.

    I received a free copy of All Things Hidden from Bethany House Publishers in exchange for an honest review.
  5. Kate
    Age: 25-34
    Gender: female
    4 Stars Out Of 5
    And enjoyable look into Alaska's history.
    February 12, 2014
    Kate
    Age: 25-34
    Gender: female
    Quality: 5
    Value: 5
    Meets Expectations: 5
    All Things Hidden was such a wonderful story to get swept up into. Tracie Peterson and Kimberley Woodhouse takes us back to Alaska when the US was wanting to settle this new territory. Unlike previous books by Tracie Peterson that she has set in Alaska, this story takes place not in the 1800's or early 1900's with the gold rush, but during the darkest part of the Depression. FDR has implemented the New Deal and the push to get people working and into a fresh start has begun.

    The characters of this story were created well. With Gwyn, I could understand her and was able to connect with her and desire to want things stay the same. I enjoyed that this book took place over many months and showed the progress between Gwyn and Jeremiah was a slow progression. Jeremiah, I thought had a tougher climb to understanding, but his growth was good. It also showed through these characters, that even though things happened in the past, it is sometimes hard to let them go, which is all too true. Jeremiah and Gwyn were very real with the emotions and feelings they had.

    Tracie Peterson has also brought the beauty of Alaska alive again with this story. The details and descriptions to scenery were wonderful and could easily be seen as I read through this story. The portrayals of the dangers of this land were also shown an understandable way. Alaska is America's last frontier and offers such a wide canvas to work with for stories.

    The only small negative to the story was how quickly the extra characters came and went from the story. We were introduced to a few, they served their small purpose and you didn't hear from them again. I guess I would have liked to have heard their reaction to a part or two. That was the only thing that caught my attention.

    I enjoyed looking back to a time in history that isn't widely known about. I enjoyed reading the historical details. I find it interesting how back in the 1930's the US was trying to settle Alaska and to this day are still trying, at least back in 2008/2009, they were looking for a few more families for a new area.

    Thank you to Bethany House, I received a copy of this book for free in exchange for an honest review.
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