Her Family, Her Home, Her Future—All Leveled in One Thunderous Explosion
When life seems weighed down by challenges, there are always pillars of enduring hope and love to be discovered.
Three days ago, Pearline Campbell's family was whole and Oliver Hamilton still loved her. But upon returning to Halifax disfigured and shellshocked, Oliver ended their relationship. Then came Thursday, December 6, 1917, when the Halifax harbor was leveled by a tremendous explosion. . .and Pearline fears nothing will ever be whole again. Her parents are dead, her brother is missing, and her sister refuses to speak. Pearline must fortify herself to open her home to needy orphans, including an unidentified baby. Where can she find the strength for each new day as misery grips the city?
When life seems weighed down by challenges, there are always pillars of enduring hope and love to be discovered.
Three days ago, Pearline Campbell's family was whole and Oliver Hamilton still loved her. But upon returning to Halifax disfigured and shellshocked, Oliver ended their relationship. Then came Thursday, December 6, 1917, when the Halifax harbor was leveled by a tremendous explosion. . .and Pearline fears nothing will ever be whole again. Her parents are dead, her brother is missing, and her sister refuses to speak. Pearline must fortify herself to open her home to needy orphans, including an unidentified baby. Where can she find the strength for each new day as misery grips the city?
MY THOUGHTS.....
I am a history nerd, so how have I never known about the horrifying event that prompted this story? The Reluctant Healer of Halifax chronicles the horrifying event that occurred in Nova Scotia in December 1917, and the far-reaching consequences that followed. It's obvious that author Terrie Todd devoted many hours to researching The Great Halifax Explosion, but this book is much more than facts on a page. Her mesmerizing words catapulted me into the chaos of that ship's explosion and swept me along with the trauma and life-changing repercussions.
Engaging characters and a troubled romance kept me turning the pages, but the real engagement came from the poignant emotions and inspiring displays of resiliency. The Reluctant Healer of Halifax is a fantastic addition to the Enduring Hope series.
I received a complimentary copy of this book from Barbour Publishing and was under no obligation to post a review. These are my own thoughts.
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
Engaging characters and a troubled romance kept me turning the pages, but the real engagement came from the poignant emotions and inspiring displays of resiliency. The Reluctant Healer of Halifax is a fantastic addition to the Enduring Hope series.
I received a complimentary copy of this book from Barbour Publishing and was under no obligation to post a review. These are my own thoughts.
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Terrie Todd’s historical novels have won numerous Word Guild Awards, the Braun Book Award, and the Debra Fieguth Social Justice Award. She’s the recipient of the 2018 Janette Oak award from Inscribe Christian Writers Fellowship and was a 2023 finalist in the ACFW Carol Awards. She’s also a frequent contributor to Guideposts Books. Terrie lives with her husband, Jon, in Portage la Prairie, Manitoba, Canada, where they raised their three children. They are grandparents to five boys. When she’s not writing, Terrie can be found reading, gardening, baking, or helping her community theatre group.
ENDURING HOPE SERIES
The Caregiver at Wounded Knee by Debbie Lee
The Reluctant Healer of Halifax
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