At the brink of the Civil War, Henrietta Frontenac is a fierce protector of her five younger sisters. As poverty and despair threaten their survival, Henrietta takes a bold step to protect her family. She disguises herself as a man to find work at the docks and is soon swept into the ranks of the Confederate army. Facing unimaginable risks, will she maintain her secret identity, or will unexpected love unravel all she’s worked for?
In the present, Everly Moore, a former wild spirit turned compassionate chiropractor, has spent fifteen years trying to redeem her past. When her beloved sister Ivy faces the heart-wrenching challenge of infertility, Everly finds herself at a crossroads, unsure if she can confront her own trauma and step up as Ivy’s surrogate. After Everly and Ivy stumble upon the story of their brave relative Henrietta, they are inspired to confront their own fears. But will they make the difficult choices that could change their lives forever?
Dive deep into this intertwined narrative where past and present collide, showcasing the unyielding strength of sisterhood. A story of love, resilience, and the battles that unite us across generations.
MY THOUGHTS.....
I loved this split-time story that explores the special bond existing between sisters! I enjoy historical fiction, so I was especially drawn to Henrietta's story, which takes place during the Civil War. I was immediately captivated by her efforts to help her family by posing as a male soldier during the Civil War, and the faith and strength that would become a guiding beacon for present-day sisters, Ivy and Everly. As they grapple with life-altering decisions, they are encouraged by Henrietta's diary entries! A perfect example of our need to preserve the past!
Whatever It Takes is a well-written story with amazing characters, a mesmerizing plotline, and a wonderful message of faith. Henrietta's bravery during the Civil War is inspiring, and the issues of infertility and surrogacy are so relevant in today's society. Hanks kept me turning the pages to see how Henrietta influenced Ivy and Everly. This was my introduction to her writing, but it won't be my last! I recommend Whatever It Takes to all who enjoy riveting Christian fiction!
I received a complimentary copy from the author. There was no obligation for a positive review.
Whatever It Takes is a well-written story with amazing characters, a mesmerizing plotline, and a wonderful message of faith. Henrietta's bravery during the Civil War is inspiring, and the issues of infertility and surrogacy are so relevant in today's society. Hanks kept me turning the pages to see how Henrietta influenced Ivy and Everly. This was my introduction to her writing, but it won't be my last! I recommend Whatever It Takes to all who enjoy riveting Christian fiction!
I received a complimentary copy from the author. There was no obligation for a positive review.
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Sarah Hanks is an award-winning author of Christian fiction in both the contemporary and historical genres. After spending over a decade mostly writing and teaching Sunday school curricula for churches in her community, she jumped into writing fiction full-time with her split-time novel Mercy Will Follow Me. She and her husband have nine children, a couple of whom seem to have inherited their mother’s love for playing with words and crafting stories. Though Sarah dreams of a cabin by the beach, the family lives jammed together in beautiful chaos near St. Louis, Missouri. She buys earplugs in bulk.
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