1. Band of Sisters
    Cathy Gohlke
    Tyndale House / 2012 / Trade Paperback
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    4.7 out of 5 stars for Band of Sisters. View reviews of this product. 33 Reviews
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  1. Cassandra
    Maine
    Age: 18-24
    Gender: female
    5 Stars Out Of 5
    July 20, 2013
    Cassandra
    Maine
    Age: 18-24
    Gender: female
    I 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.
  2. Kris
    Fairfax, VA
    Age: 45-54
    Gender: female
    5 Stars Out Of 5
    Great historical fiction!
    July 8, 2013
    Kris
    Fairfax, VA
    Age: 45-54
    Gender: female
    Quality: 5
    Value: 5
    Meets Expectations: 5
    I 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.
  3. Reds8
    Pikesville, MD
    Age: 45-54
    Gender: female
    5 Stars Out Of 5
    July 5, 2013
    Reds8
    Pikesville, MD
    Age: 45-54
    Gender: female
    Quality: 5
    Value: 5
    Meets Expectations: 5
    I 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.
  4. Kristen
    Grabill, IN
    Age: 25-34
    Gender: female
    5 Stars Out Of 5
    A Riveting Read
    June 7, 2013
    Kristen
    Grabill, IN
    Age: 25-34
    Gender: female
    Quality: 5
    Value: 5
    Meets Expectations: 5
    Band 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.
  5. HomeSchool Mom of 4
    The Hot Dry Desert
    Age: 25-34
    Gender: female
    5 Stars Out Of 5
    Incredibly Well Written, Thought-provoking Fiction
    June 4, 2013
    HomeSchool Mom of 4
    The Hot Dry Desert
    Age: 25-34
    Gender: female
    Quality: 5
    Value: 5
    Meets Expectations: 5
    I 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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