Virginia P. (virginiajeanne) reviewed Forsaking All Others (Sister Wife, Bk 2) on + 207 more book reviews
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After reading the previous book in the Sister Wife series (For Time and Eternity), I was eager to read this book and find out what happened to Camilla Fox. By the end of the first book, she had left her husband, her daughters and the Mormon faith. Having been threatened by the Mormon leaders, she rode her horse into a snowstorm. And then what happened? I had several questions when I picked up this book. Would Camilla see her husband and children again? Would she have to return to the Mormons? Thankfully, my questions were answered and the book was an excellent read that kept me guessing until the end. I would have like to see another chapter or epilogue about what happened later, but overall, this was a good read.
Christy J. (southernsassygirl) reviewed Forsaking All Others (Sister Wife, Bk 2) on + 180 more book reviews
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Having firmly ensconced herself among some of the best authors in Christian historical fiction, Allison Pittman has penned another winner that fans of American and religious history will certainly appreciate. Immediately picking up where she last left her readers, Forsaking All Others concludes the story of Camilla Deardon Fox and her freedom from the early Mormon church.
Knowing that she must leave the falsehoods of the Mormon faith and return to the Christian teachings of her childhood, Camilla flees her husband and two young daughters as the US is on the brink of war with Utah and the Mormon church. Intending to seek refuge with her sister-in-law, she is stranded in the cold and faces the dangers of frostbite. Thanks to a compassionate Army officer, Camilla gains a safe haven to plot her next move and recover. After several convincing arguments, she persuades Colonel Brandon to take her to Salt Lake City so she may beg housing from her relatives. After having the door slam in her face, she resigns herself to staying with the one woman that won't turn her away--Sister Evangeline. This charity does not come without a price, however, and betrayal becomes the next foe she must face.
With a contrast so stark you could touch it, Allison Pittman has masterfully created a character in this novel that has grown from her impetuous youth into a woman of considerable grace and strength. With the entire story told in first-person point of view, Camilla's thoughts and emotions were completely transparent, and as a reader, I could identify with her longings to give herself completely over to God and His plan for her life. Compared to the previous novel, For Time and Eternity, Forsaking All Others was less about the strange teachings of the early Mormon church, and more about the journey Camilla took both spiritually and physically. There were times when I wanted to weep for the heartache that Camilla was experiencing, and alternately, I wanted to rejoice in the hope that her future was going to be better than her past.
While probably a strange backdrop for some fans of Christian fiction, The Sister Wife Series shares something that is indeed a part of early American history. Sadly, many were deceived by it's teachings and the enthusiasm of it's members. I applaud Allison for tastefully creating a fascinating story that I will not soon forget. Highly recommended!
Knowing that she must leave the falsehoods of the Mormon faith and return to the Christian teachings of her childhood, Camilla flees her husband and two young daughters as the US is on the brink of war with Utah and the Mormon church. Intending to seek refuge with her sister-in-law, she is stranded in the cold and faces the dangers of frostbite. Thanks to a compassionate Army officer, Camilla gains a safe haven to plot her next move and recover. After several convincing arguments, she persuades Colonel Brandon to take her to Salt Lake City so she may beg housing from her relatives. After having the door slam in her face, she resigns herself to staying with the one woman that won't turn her away--Sister Evangeline. This charity does not come without a price, however, and betrayal becomes the next foe she must face.
With a contrast so stark you could touch it, Allison Pittman has masterfully created a character in this novel that has grown from her impetuous youth into a woman of considerable grace and strength. With the entire story told in first-person point of view, Camilla's thoughts and emotions were completely transparent, and as a reader, I could identify with her longings to give herself completely over to God and His plan for her life. Compared to the previous novel, For Time and Eternity, Forsaking All Others was less about the strange teachings of the early Mormon church, and more about the journey Camilla took both spiritually and physically. There were times when I wanted to weep for the heartache that Camilla was experiencing, and alternately, I wanted to rejoice in the hope that her future was going to be better than her past.
While probably a strange backdrop for some fans of Christian fiction, The Sister Wife Series shares something that is indeed a part of early American history. Sadly, many were deceived by it's teachings and the enthusiasm of it's members. I applaud Allison for tastefully creating a fascinating story that I will not soon forget. Highly recommended!
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Camilla Fox loves her husband. Out of love for him, she left her family and faith to join the Later Day Saints movement so that she could marry him. She has tried to be a good Mormon wife and mother ever since. Then Nathan takes another wife and Camilla decides that she cannot stay any longer. She must leave her daughters until she can find a home for them, but she has to leave and begin building a new life in order to keep her children from growing up in this sect. Set in 1958 Utah, Forsaking All Others, Allison Pittmans sequel to For Time and Eternity, is the compelling story of how one woman travels through the painful journey of breaking free from the Mormon Church lies and deception of plural marriage and all the baggage that goes with it.
When I picked up this book to begin reading, I did not realize that it was a sequel and I had not read the first book in the series. I did not find that to be a problem as the author has done a wonderful job of giving all the information the reader needs in order to read this volume on its own. I found it to be a fascinating tale like no other Christian fiction title I have ever read. It had many unexpected twists and turns that held my interest and I found myself unable to put the book down until I had finished it. Riveting and thought provoking, it not only makes for a good read but brings out important biblical truths as well.
I received this complimentary copy from Tyndale House Publishers for this review. A positive review was not required and the opinions expressed here are my own.
When I picked up this book to begin reading, I did not realize that it was a sequel and I had not read the first book in the series. I did not find that to be a problem as the author has done a wonderful job of giving all the information the reader needs in order to read this volume on its own. I found it to be a fascinating tale like no other Christian fiction title I have ever read. It had many unexpected twists and turns that held my interest and I found myself unable to put the book down until I had finished it. Riveting and thought provoking, it not only makes for a good read but brings out important biblical truths as well.
I received this complimentary copy from Tyndale House Publishers for this review. A positive review was not required and the opinions expressed here are my own.
