1. All Things Hidden
    Tracie Peterson, Kimberley Woodhouse
    Bethany House / 2013 / Trade Paperback
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  1. lovemykidz316
    Missouri
    Age: 35-44
    Gender: female
    5 Stars Out Of 5
    Great historical fiction
    February 20, 2014
    lovemykidz316
    Missouri
    Age: 35-44
    Gender: female
    All Things Hidden by Tracie Peterson and Kimberly Woodhouse is a well written historical fiction book that takes place in Alaska. In 1935 during the great depression 200 families chosen by the government are sent to Alaska as pioneers to start a new colony. The conditions are rough and many of the colonists face sicknesses and trials that they never expected. Even though the Indian people that are native to the area offer their help, there are a few people that do not trust them and try to stir up trouble.

    Gwyn Hillerman and her doctor father have lived and loved the Alaskan territory for years. Gwyn's mom and sister abandoned them years earlier for Chicago and high society. Gwyn also works along side her father as a nurse and she loves to serve others. Even though Gwyn has a strong bond with her father she is constantly worrying and has a fear of being abandoned again. She does not accept change well and the thought of her beloved Alaska becoming civilized brings on a whole new set of fears and worries.

    Jeremiah is a young dedicated doctor living in Chicago. When he loses a patient and his medical license is stripped from him, he finds his life turned upside down. The beautiful Sophia whom he is engaged to quickly calls off their engagement when she learns of the loss of his medical license because she does not want it to reflect badly on her. On top of that Jeremiah's parents turn their back on him as well. When he hears that Dr. Hillerman is in need of a doctor to help him in Alaska Jeremiah decides to go. He also decides to keep the fact that his license was suspended a secret. On top of that he decides not to mention that his former fiance was Gwyn's sister.

    Then there is the terrible bank robber that also heads to Alaska to hide out and soon sets his sites on Gwyn. There is lots of suspense including murders, natural disasters, prejudices and so much more. The story is a mixture of romance, action

    and historical facts that all together make for an excellent book. I loved that the authors included true historical facts at the end of the book and I found it quite interesting to learn about a piece of history that I had no prior knowledge of before reading this book.

    I'd love to read more about Gwyn and Jeremiah and hope this book will be the beginning of a series.

    ***This book was provided to me by the publisher in exchange for my review.
  2. Sara
    Iowa
    Age: 25-34
    Gender: female
    5 Stars Out Of 5
    Excellent Historical Christian Read
    February 16, 2014
    Sara
    Iowa
    Age: 25-34
    Gender: female
    Quality: 5
    Value: 5
    Meets Expectations: 5
    This book is set in Alaska in 1935. The story is about a father and daughter that work together to take care of people as a doctor and nurse team. Life on the Alaskan frontier is not easy for Harold Hillerman and his daughter, Gwyn. Despite the obvious difficulties, Gwyn and her father have made a life for themselves and enjoy the beauty of nature and the native people of Alaska.

    With the Depression in the states, the government has decided to help some young families relocate and begin a new life in Alaska. With the promise of help to build houses, transportation to get there, and the start of a better life, a number of families begin the journey.

    Dr. Harold is concerned about the large amount of people that will be coming to Alaska, and the great chance for disease and not enough help. He sends a message to a young doctor he mentored as a child in hopes that maybe he might be looking for a challenge. Dr Jeremiah Vaughan receives this request at a time in his life when things are not looking very promising. After working and giving his all to his career in Chicago, he finds himself with the treat of his medical license being threatened. This move to Alaska might be just the reprieve he needs.

    Dr. Vaughan, Dr Hillerman, and Gwyn work together to do their best to help all the people that are arriving in Alaska. Through measles, TB, and many other health issues that are faced in the building of this new community, the work keeps the 3 very busy.

    Gwyn loves to be outside in the garden and has learned many ways to help survive the Alaskan winters and is eager to help those arriving to succeed in this new venture.

    This book is filled with struggles of a single young woman adjusting to many changes in her world. There is also a little mystery, and many adventures. I enjoyed reading this book, and would strongly recommend it to others. The intertwining of faith and adventures of the Alaskan frontier keep the reader turning the next page to find out what happens next.

    I received a complimentary copy of this book in return for my honest opinion. The opinions shared in this review are soley my responsibility.
  3. Sufficient in Jesus
    Age: 18-24
    Gender: female
    5 Stars Out Of 5
    From the cover on in... just beautiful.
    February 13, 2014
    Sufficient in Jesus
    Age: 18-24
    Gender: female
    Quality: 5
    Value: 5
    Meets Expectations: 5
    First, I want to say that the cover on All Things Hidden is the most beautiful I have seen this year.

    The whole look of it... the lone girl in her nurse's uniform with the golden-lit mountains rising behind her and the wind whipped grasses all around her.

    There are two other views of the girl on the back and cover spine as well. On the back she is standing near a clump of Queen Anne's lace, with the ever-present mountains in the distance, and she's staring off contemplatively. On the spine her face is downcast as if she's somber.

    I love that. Those photos capture the personality of Gwyn Hillerman oh so well. She is sunny and outdoorsy, skilled in nursing and loyal with those she trusts, yet she's also a lover of space and silence.

    And thereby hangs the tale, because the peace Gwyn had found in her Alaskan village was about to be invaded by 200 new families.

    Gwyn and her father didn't have a perfect life. How could they, when Gwyn's mother and sister had left them years before to return to the continental United States? What they had was a steady life, her and Dr. Hillerman. He was the lone doctor and she was his right hand girl. They treated all patients that needed them, and had friends who were like family. Gwyn had a second mother in Nasnana and an adopted sister in Sadzi, and she was content.

    The urgent board meeting that begins this book changes Gwyn's world all at once.

    The government is sponsoring the Depression-motivated idea of sending colonists to Alaska, and the medical needs will likely overwhelm the small clinic. Dr. Hillerman writes to a friend who is an up-and-coming Chicago doctor and beseeches him to come to their aid and start a practice in Alaska, and soon that man is an integral part of Gwyn's days. Through it all she must continue to work through her hurt over her mother's abandonment and ongoing deceptions about why she left them.

    Thank you Tracie and Kimberly for this pioneering story set in a land of legendary beauty, about a girl who would be delightful to know.

    The ending... whoa, that is a shocker, but no spoilers! The plot tension that began building made me want to keep reading.

    Plus, we discovered a great new expression to add to our family lexicon: "I don't believe in seeing roses where turnips are."
  4. Noreen
    Colorado
    Age: 55-65
    Gender: female
    5 Stars Out Of 5
    An Accurate Portrayal
    February 7, 2014
    Noreen
    Colorado
    Age: 55-65
    Gender: female
    Quality: 5
    Value: 5
    Meets Expectations: 5
    The story is historical fiction, with some suspense, set in Matanuska Valley in 1935 during President Roosevelt's Alaska Rural Rehabilitation, when 200 families are given land to settle this rural area. Dr. Hillerman and his daughter Gwyn are the areas only medical personal and Gwyn loves the quiet and simplicity of their lives. Big changes are coming with the influx of people, including a young doctor from Chicago who knows Dr. Hillerman. Dr. Jeremiah Vaughan has lost all that he built his life around, including his medical license. Gwyn is anxious and worried about the changes ahead. A new hospital and more medical staff, will it be a good thing for their area?

    I loved that this story showed the difficulties of homesteading and the prejudice against the native Alaskans. There are twists and turns in the plot, including murder. It was a quick read and held my attention.

    I would rate this book 5 Stars.

    I would like to thank Bethany House, a division of Baker Publishing, for their book review program. I received this book for my honest review and did not receive compensation.
  5. mimi
    Oviedo, FL
    Age: Over 65
    Gender: female
    5 Stars Out Of 5
    Good story
    January 21, 2014
    mimi
    Oviedo, FL
    Age: Over 65
    Gender: female
    Quality: 5
    Value: 5
    Meets Expectations: 5
    This proves having faith in someone and helping them is very important.
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