{"product_id":"a-clearing-in-the-wild-paperback","title":"A Clearing in the Wild - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eJane Kirkpatrick\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe first book in the Change and Cherish trilogy from the CBA bestseller and WILLA Literary Award Winner, Jane Kirkpatrick.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eYoung Emma Wagner chafes at the constraints of Bethel colony, an 1850s religious community in Missouri that is determined to remain untainted by the concerns of the world. A passionate and independent thinker, she resents the limitations placed on women, who are expected to serve in quiet submission. In a community where dissent of any form is discouraged, Emma finds it difficult to rein in her tongue--and often doesn't even try to do so, fueling the animosity between her and the colony's charismatic and increasingly autocratic leader, Wilhelm Keil. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Eventually Emma and her husband, Christian, are sent along with eight other men to scout out a new location in the northwest where the Bethelites can prepare to await \"the last days.\" Christian believes they've found the ideal situation in Washington territory, but when Keil arrives with the rest of the community, he rejects Christian's choice in favor of moving to Oregon. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Emma pushes her husband to take this opportunity to break away from the group, but her longed-for influence brings unexpected consequences. As she seeks a refuge for her wounded faith, she learns that her passionate nature can be her greatest strength--if she can harness it effectively.\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eJane Kirkpatrick\u003c\/b\u003e is the award-winning, best-selling author of more than thirty books, including \u003ci\u003eA Name of Her Own \u003c\/i\u003eand the acclaimed Kinship and Courage series.\u003ci\u003e \u003c\/i\u003eJane is a winner of the coveted Wrangler Award from the Western Heritage Center and National Cowboy Hall of Fame.\u003cb\u003e \u003c\/b\u003eA licensed clinical social worker as well as an inspirational retreat leader and speaker, she lives with her husband on 160 acres in eastern Oregon. Visit Jane's website at www.jkbooks.com!\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 384\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.1 x 8.2 x 5.4 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e April 18, 2006\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAward:\u003c\/strong\u003e WILLA Literary Award (2007)\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51771392393504,"sku":"9781578567348","price":15.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/86d00cc17fc7e50090e9ff01f60e7764.webp?v=1780385961","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/a-clearing-in-the-wild-paperback","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}