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Cathy GohlkeTyndale House / 2012 / Trade PaperbackOur Price$10.994.7 out of 5 stars for Band of Sisters. View reviews of this product. 33 Reviews
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CassandraMaineAge: 18-24Gender: female5 Stars Out Of 5July 20, 2013CassandraMaineAge: 18-24Gender: femaleI loved this book! It was inspiring, and I couldn't wait to find out what happened next. I would definitely recommend it to anyone who likes Christian or historical fiction.
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KrisFairfax, VAAge: 45-54Gender: female5 Stars Out Of 5Great historical fiction!July 8, 2013KrisFairfax, VAAge: 45-54Gender: femaleQuality: 5Value: 5Meets Expectations: 5I couldn't put this book down! It opened my eyes to the extreme difficulties female immigrants faced from the moment they arrived at Ellis Island. I cannot imagine the terror of being separated from my family and having no one to turn to that I could trust. Yet, through a series of events, Maureen arrives in New York City totally alone and penniless. Gradually she does discover people she can trust, and those she cannot. Gohlke really brought to life her characters and I did not want the book to end as I wanted to keep reading about them.
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Reds8Pikesville, MDAge: 45-54Gender: female5 Stars Out Of 5July 5, 2013Reds8Pikesville, MDAge: 45-54Gender: femaleQuality: 5Value: 5Meets Expectations: 5I love fact base historical fiction. I plan to read other books by Cathy Gohlke. It had suspense and just the right amount of romance. It also gave you hope in the food to come with faith.
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KristenGrabill, INAge: 25-34Gender: female5 Stars Out Of 5A Riveting ReadJune 7, 2013KristenGrabill, INAge: 25-34Gender: femaleQuality: 5Value: 5Meets Expectations: 5Band of Sisters was not what I expected - and it was much more than I expected. Set in the early 1900s in New York City, this book follows the story of Irish immigrants, Maureen and Katie Rose. They come through Ellis Island determined to make life better on their own. Initially, the O'Reilly sisters do come with the hope of a benefactor, due to an old letter of their Da's. When they find that their benefactor is not what they expected, Maureen is determined to stand on her own and start a new life. However, she quickly and sadly learns that life in America is not all that she expected. What I found most intriguing about this book was the incorporation of white slavery - prostitution. This fiction book challenges you to think about a modern issue just by reading this book. That is what a good book does, and Cathy does it. Band of Sisters was riveting and I read it all over the course of two days, because I had to find out what happened. I highly recommend this book.
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HomeSchool Mom of 4The Hot Dry DesertAge: 25-34Gender: female5 Stars Out Of 5Incredibly Well Written, Thought-provoking FictionJune 4, 2013HomeSchool Mom of 4The Hot Dry DesertAge: 25-34Gender: femaleQuality: 5Value: 5Meets Expectations: 5I discovered my new favorite author last month and her newest book didn't disappoint. The reader is swept away from the first page. Cathy weaves a gripping story with very real characters. You'll smile and you'll definitely cry as you read their touching story.
The theme of Band of Sisters is living out what Jesus would have us do in every aspect of our lives. The author refers often to a classic 1890's book called In His Steps which is now next on my to-read list. Cathy spins a thought-provoking story, and woven through it all is Jesus, the author of our lives who weaves everything perfectly together to create a masterpiece.
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