[bksvol-discuss] A request for a book some of you might be interested in scanning
- From: Cindy Rosenthal <popularplace@xxxxxxxxx>
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- Date: Fri, 2 Jan 2009 17:42:15 -0800 (PST)
I'm forwarding a request for the first book of what
will be a 7-part series, and he book review that
prompted the request. I would describe the book, from
the review, as a combination of Christian and
historical (settling of the West) fiction.
Cindy
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> Saturday, November 22, 2008
>
> The Last of the Wagon Pioneers
> Strangers and Pilgrims Series
>
> By Jeremy Reynalds
> Correspondent for ASSIST News Service
> ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (ANS) -- It's rare that I read a
> book through from cover
> to cover in one sitting.
>
> But there was something so intensely compelling and
> readable about "The Last
> of the Wagon Pioneers" (recently reissued by
> Eloquent Books) by John and
> Patty Probst, that I couldn't put down.
>
> Book Cover: The Last of the Wagon Pioneers
>
> The book is the first in the seven part "The
> Strangers and Pilgrims Series,"
> that follows the lives of four generations of the
> Trevor family. A web site
> promotional for the series reads, "Their life
> experiences run the full
> spectrum of human emotion drawing the reader into a
> deep involvement with
> this family-even following them in death into the
> very heart of heaven where
> mysteries and questions of their life lived are
> finally answered."
>
> In "The Last of the Wagon Pioneers," I met Farmer
> Trevor, a very likeable
> fellow who knows that his destiny was more than
> forever being a farmer in
> the town of his birth. Despite being discouraged by
> his father, he dreamed
> for years of moving to a new part of America.
>
> However, unlike many people who never live out their
> dream, Farmer risks
> everything and takes the plunge. As the back of the
> book reads, "Taking his
> two small children and his wife, Emile, across
> dangerous terrain, Farmer
> embarks on a journey beyond his wildest imagination.
> He holds a worn piece
> of paper promising a new life and a claim to Section
> 9 of an Oregon
> homestead ... As the last of the Wagon Pioneers, the
> Trevor family must rely
> on their faith in God, the love of a family, and a
> horse drawn ... wagon to
> make the journey."
>
> Book Cover: A Place for Farmer and Emile
>
> Farmer Trevor and his family successfully navigate
> across America and start
> living out Farmer's dream. And in Book 2 of the
> series, titled "A Place For
> Farmer and Emile)," we find that Farmer and his
> family quickly grow to love
> their new home.
>
> The book cover reads, "Happy days are filled with
> friends, visiting family
> and precious moments in their newly found church.
> The homesteaders have
> created a bond that far surpasses earthly
> friendships. The Lord has truly
> blessed them. But dark days lie ahead. The Great
> Depression followed by a
> terrible war strike at the very heart of Farmer and
> Emile's faith. The world
> has become an evil enemy that threatens to separate
> family and rip them
> apart. Can they survive? Will happier times ever
> return?"
>
> I was shocked at the book's surprise ending. It
> deeply impacted me, and I
> don't mind admitting that I cried while reading it.
> But one of the hallmarks
> of good writing (both fiction and non fiction) is
> that you are able to
> identify with the characters about whom you are
> reading. You feel their joy
> and sorrow and both rejoice and weep with them - and
> that's exactly what I
> did. With that in mind, I recommend you get hold of
> both books and enjoy an
> inspirational and emotionally moving read.
>
> How "Strangers and Pilgrims" Began
>
> I was curious about how the series came about, so I
> asked John and Patty
> what made them write the books and how long it took.
>
> In an e-mail interview they said that in the mid
> 1990's the Lord directed
> them to write a series of seven novels, which they
> titled "The Strangers and
> Pilgrims Series." The title was taken from the Bible
> verse of Hebrews 11:13
> ("All these people died still believing what God had
> promised them. They did
> not receive what was promised, but they saw it all
> from a distance and
> welcomed it. They agreed that they were foreigners
> and nomads here on
> earth." New Living Translation).
>
> The Probsts told me that they wanted the first book
> to set the stage for the
> rest of the series, and the remaining six books
> "were to involve shifts from
> the physical to the spiritual realm."
>
> They said, "We had done a few television and movie
> scripts, but writing
> novels (like this) was definitely uncharted
> territory for us, and to be
> honest a bit scary."
>
> The Probsts added, "We knew we must totally rely
> upon God to not only
> sharpen our writing skills, but also give us the
> necessary stories and
> images for the series. The incredible work that God
> has done on our lives
> and in this project can only truly be seen in the
> pages of the books. Each
> book has taken a year to write the first draft, then
> another six months for
> editing and rewrites."
>
> Writing Schedule
>
> In an interview some time ago, I asked the Probsts
> if they had maintained a
> particular writing schedule.
>
> John said that while most of what he and his wife
> have done in ministry has
> been accomplished "on a wing and a prayer, I write
> best in the evening and
> at night. Many of the ideas and images come to me in
> the middle of the night
> and when the Lord was really moving inspiration down
> to the depths of my
> soul, I could write two or three chapters in one
> evening. Patty is great
> with research and editing! She has had such a vital
> part with her
> insights-especially with the female characters."
>
> Reader Reaction
>
> I asked the Probsts about initial reader reaction to
> the books.
>
> John said, "The characters have become like family
> to many of the readers
> ... We are hearing that even hardened individuals
> who wouldn't pick up a
> Bible are reading our books and receiving the
> messages of the stories. This
> becomes a stepping stone to Christ, and to His
> Word."
>
> Reader comment about the books published on the
> Probst web site was
> impressive.
>
> One person wrote, "I just finished 'A Place for
> Farmer & Emile' ... I was
> nearing the last chapters ... The emotion I felt was
> overwhelming and I
> started crying and had to (lay) it down lest they
> throw me out of the
> restaurant. Wow, what a powerful book! I saw so much
> of God's power in the
> whole thing ... Praise God for writers that send
> such a powerful message to
> the urgency of speaking to the lost. I can hardly
> wait to read the next one!
> God bless and keep that pen going."
>
> Another person wrote, "Your ending of 'A Place for
> Farmer & Emile' totally
> threw me! Now I can't figure where you will go with
> the third book."
>
> The Message
>
> I wondered what John and Patty want these books to
> accomplish in the lives
> of both Christians and non Christians.
>
> They said, "God gave us a mission with a message.
> That message is, 'Heaven
> and hell are real, and not everyone is going to
> heaven.'
>
> However, John said, there's a problem. It's that man
> tries to make his own
> ideas about heaven and hell in spite of God's
> clearly laid out requirements
> about what it takes to get to heaven.
>
> He said, "In these last days I believe that the Lord
> wants to give us a
> glimpse of what He has for the believer in a simple
> heart warming story. 'A
> Place for Farmer and Emile' lets the reader take a
> journey into that
> wonderful place called paradise. It is there that
> incidents which have been
> concealed or a mystery in this life becomes clear.
> Purposes of chance
> meetings, conversations, consequences of decisions
> and actions in this life
> are all revealed. For the most part people are too
> busy living to think
> about dying, but I believe God wants us to think
> about the place we are
> going after we die."
>
> He added, "What if God means what He says? What if
> the Bible is true? What
> if there is a real heaven and hell?"
>
> The Probsts added, "Hollywood has done a dismal job
> of portraying heaven!
> Either everyone goes there, or we get second
> chances, or we go as a
> different person, none of which is scriptural. If
> Hollywood boldly places
> these kinds of ideas and images on the screen, then
> why can't Christians
> present a Biblical one? When Christ wanted to
> explain a truth He used
> stories. This is what we see as God's purpose with
> this series, presenting
> the spiritual realm in story form."
>
> The description of heaven you'll read in the book
> comes from much prayer,
> John said. "When the Lord set us on this course, we
> determined we would not
> read any material from other authors. We desired
> that everything about the
> spiritual realm would come through prayer from the
> Holy Spirit and the Bible
> so all the credit goes to Him."
>
> If you buy John and Patty's books, I know you won't
> be sorry. They're a well
> written, inspirational and encouraging read and in
> addition to reminding you
> about America's past, will help keep you focused on
> what lies ahead.
>
> To buy "Strangers and Pilgrims," go to
> www.johnpattybooks.com. You may
> e-mail the authors at johnpatty@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx
>
>
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>
> Jeremy Reynalds is a freelance writer and the
> founder and CEO of Joy
> Junction, New Mexico's largest emergency homeless
> shelter,
> http://www.joyjunction.org He has a master's degree
> in communication from
> the University of New Mexico, and a Ph.D. in
> intercultural education from
> Biola University in Los Angeles. His newest book is
> "The Face of
> Homelessness." Additional details are available at
> http://www.HomelessBook.com. Reynalds' upcoming book
> is "We All Need a
> Little Help." It will be released on October 3 2008.
> He lives in
> Albuquerque, New Mexico. For more information
> contact: Jeremy Reynalds at
> jeremyreynalds@xxxxxxxxxxxx Tel: (505) 400-7145.
> Note: A higher resolution
> JPEG picture of Jeremy Reynalds is available on
> request from Dan Wooding at
> danjuma1@xxxxxxxx
>
>
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