I know it has been a while. I actually read Saints back in May. It was a very good book. I enjoyed and devoured it so much more than Peace Like a River. It is based on my religion and it's background. There are some parts that I could have done without. I tried to put myself back in that time period (1800's and in England). I can't believe some of the trials that they had to endure. But, I do admire, Dinah Kirkham, the main character of this novel, on the way that she handled herself.
It takes a lot of faith and courage to leave behind your home land, children, and husband to come to America. She did this all on faith. She wanted to start a new life, new chapter, and she did just that. She never forgot her children that she left behind (by choice, but not without a fight).
I am so glad that the church does not follow polygamy anymore... that is one topic I would have loved to be a part of at book club, but I missed it. I am not sure if I would read this book again or not. It is written by an LDS author. There is some language (which I could handle), but some of the explicit details and scene, I could have done without. for sure.
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