Thanks for letting me join this blog...I read a whole lot of books that I wouldn't review for you guys...I call them "junk" books. But many times I read good literature that I want to share with you all.
I just finished reading Caleb's Crossing by Geraldine Brooks. This is the second book I've read by her, the first one was People of the Book, which I also enjoyed. Caleb's Crossing is a historical fiction based on a true life in mid-seventeenth century Martha's Vineyard. I thought most of you might know where this island is! Caleb is a native American boy who gets to know a white settler's daughter, Bethia. Bethia's father is a missionary to the Native Americans on the island, trying to bring them to Christianity.
The story is fascinating in that Caleb ends up going to Harvard and graduating as the first Native American graduate. The story tells of his transformation from a son of the medicine man to studying to become a minister. I found the constraints of the Christian beliefs and the living conditions at this time in history extremely harsh and unforgiving as portrayed in this story. Punishment was given out quite readily by the elders of the church if people were found sinning. Sure glad this doesn't happen in our current Protestant churches.
Linda/Aunt Linda
Welcome to the blog! Kristen loves historical fiction, I'll make sure she stops by to read the review (she always forgets to check).
ReplyDeleteI am glad you like this book. It is on my "read in the near future" list. I liked People of the Book and am looking forward to reading this one!
ReplyDeleteYou need to review junk books as well! It is all part of the fun of it!
ReplyDeleteI have had that book in my hand and debated... I think I will pick it up!
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