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Virginia, the daughter of a wealthy physician, lived in an idyllic world until the Great Depression hit, and when she finds herself alongside her father giving medical aid and assistance to the community, she begins to learn the true lessons of life.
Author Notes
Ann Tatlock is a full-time writer who has also worked as an assistant editor for Decision Magazine. A graduate of Oral Roberts University with an M.A. in Communications from Wheaton College Graduate School, she has published numerous articles. Her novel ALL THE WAY HOME received the 2002 Midwest Independent Publisher's Association Book Award winner for Adult Fiction as well as a Christy Award. She and her husband, Bob, along with their daughter, Laura Jane, live in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
Reviews (2)
Booklist Review
It's 1932, and the Depression has hit hard in 13-year-old Ginny Eide's small Minnesota town. While Ginny's father, a physician, patiently attends to the Soo City poor, Ginny learns that in a world of universal hardship, the noblest stance is to be of service.
Library Journal Review
Wrapped up in dreams of boys and marriage, 13-year-old Virginia Eide is brought back to a harsh reality when her uncle loses his job and his whole family is forced to move in with the Eides. Slightly resentful, Virginia doesn't fully understand why Jim can't just get another job. Visits to "Soo City," a housing camp for the homeless on the edge of their town, open Virginia's eyes. Along with her doctor father, Virginia helps care for the homeless. Virginia also begins to realize that God may not only have a place in her day-to-day life but has plans for her entire lifetime. Tatlock's first novel brings the Depression era to life, especially in its depiction of the of Soo City residents. Recommended, especially as an alternative to the romances and thrillers that usually populate Christian fiction. (c) Copyright 2010. Library Journals LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted.
