My Review
Tobias Wolfe grows up as a preacher's boy and he's bullied relentlessly
and framed for stealing. Growing up with his sister don't have a mother and their father is not understanding of children and very strict.
He spends his time in the company of his farther's housekeeper, younger sister and her friend, Charity. Charity is a young girl and he finds her annoying . In this coming of age story Tobias is struggling to please his father,struggling to make the right decisions as he grows up and he finds himself drawn to the medical field against his father's wishes.
Growing up is about making your own way in life and taking a
stand about what you believe is right. At the brink of the Civil War he finds himself drawn into the medical field with an urgency as the battle at Gettysburg rages. What he lacks in skill will soon be a thing of the past as many necessary surgeries for the soldiers happen. Will it all come together for him in this time of uncertainty though ?
The characters were very well developed in this fast paced
and easy to read book. I look forward to reading more in this series.
I give it 4 stars. This book was provided by Rosway Press, through Interviews & Reviews
Amazon Buy Link
GoodReads Summary
He’s a “preacher boy” raised in his strict father’s footsteps…can he find his own path?
Tobias grows up serving in the church and trying to please his legalistic father, Reverend Ananias Wolfe. Raised without a mother, Tobias spends much of his time with their clumsy housekeeper, his beloved sister, and her irksome friend Charity. He is bullied by his peers at school and soon finds himself in more serious trouble when he is framed for stealing.
Bound by his rigid upbringing, Tobias struggles to make his own decisions as adult life sweeps in. Charity suddenly goes from annoying to attractive, America is on the brink of Civil War, and Tobias feels called to the medical field against his father’s wishes. In the face of so much change, he must decide what he believes and what he stands for.
The young man is tested when he is thrown into Gettysburg’s bloody aftermath and forced to deal with a childhood enemy and a determined admirer. As the burden to live righteously grows heavy, Tobias discovers his need for Salvation and realizes there is more to faith in God than just following the rules. Follow Tobias Wolfe as he searches for love, purpose, and redemption in this coming of age story.
About The Author
Born
in The United States
Website
Genre
Historical Fiction, Young Adult, Christian
Influences
L.M. Montgomery Louisa May Alcott
Madeline Brock's love of people, history, the Lord, and good storytelling flows over into her writing. She was born and raised in Northwest Ohio and came from a homeschooling family of seven. Madeline has loved reading and writing from a very young age. In childhood, a favorite activity was taking family road trips across the country. Several unique part-time jobs filled her teen years. Among these were: music teacher, nanny, and a historic museum costumed guide. A chocolate factory and a produce stand were also memorable work experiences. After graduation, Madeline spent two years on a Navajo Reservation in New Mexico. Her primary activity was teaching at a private school. Now California's beautiful Central Valley is her home. She resides with four cats, her carpenter husband, and their new little daughter. Two of Madeline's favorite books are Little Women and Anne of Green Gables. She loves the timeless way the authors relate and portray their characters. Madeline strives to write with the nostalgia and emotion of her favorite authors. Visit her online at https://www.madelinebrock.com, Facebook:MadelineBrock-Author, and Instagram: madeline_c55
Thank you for visiting my blog today