A Quiet Strength, Janette Oke
A Quiet Strength, Janette Oke
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A Quiet Strength

Author: Janette Oke

Narrator: Aimee Lilly

Abridged: 3 hr 9 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: Bethany House

Published: 02/19/2010


Synopsis

Virginia Simpson has learned that grandma Marty was right to insist that when God allows something to be taken from you, he replaces it with something better. The return of Jonathan, their renewed courtship, and the upcoming wedding are all shining examples of that. Still though, the trials and disappointments of Virginia's life weigh heavily on her and the inner strength that has continued to build in her is far from completion. The first test of her new resolve comes soon after her marriage. Waiting for their house to be completed, the couple has no choice but to live with Jonathan's grandmother. Although Virginia loves the woman, she struggles with having to share her new husband's time. When the house is completed, even greater obstacles arise, challenging both the couple's fledgling love as well as Virginia's inner peace. But like gold refined, Virginia will emerge as a woman of character and godliness.

About Janette Oke

Janette Oke pioneered inspirational fiction and is the leading author in the category today. She has written over forty books, thirty two of which have been translated into fourteen languages. She received the 1992 President's Award from the Evangelical Christian Publishers Association for her significant contribution to Christian fiction, and she has been awarded the coveted Gold Medallion Award for Fiction. She and her family make their home in Canada.


Reviews

Goodreads review by Jerry on April 09, 2016

This series is even better than the Love Comes Softly books; I really enjoyed this one.......more

Goodreads review by Alisha on January 24, 2021

I came across this while I was browsing Goodreads and thought for sure I had read this as a teen. I was going to re-read it for the "one you read more than 10 years ago" challenge in book bingo. But I really don't hardly remember any of the story. Maybe a little. But I will probably try to find some......more

Goodreads review by Rishi on July 31, 2008

This is the continuing saga of Virginia Simpson. It follows her spiritual and emotional struggles as she works through a wedding, adoption, birth, and death of a grandmother. What I especially enjoyed about this story was the struggles she went through as a new bride with many duties. This is not a s......more

Goodreads review by Mandie on August 09, 2024

3.5 stars, rounded up. This had a sweet premise, but everything just felt so rushed. The copy I had was 250 pages, but should have been more like 400 with all the content. Overall, great book, but a let down after the first two.......more

Goodreads review by Audrey Kate on May 30, 2021

I am reading these so rapidly, I love them so far! I would have to say number two in the series is my favorite at the moment, but onto the next (and final) book in the set. Definitely recommend! The struggles that Virginia face are easily relatable--the want for attention, frustration, annoyance--I......more