Assigned to a remote frontier school in western Canada, newly trained teacher Beth Thatcher entrusts her future to God and sets out. But conditions there are even worse than she feared. Furthermore, Beth's heart is torn between two young Mounties. Will she return east as soon as her first year...
Assigned to a remote frontier school in western Canada, newly trained teacher Beth Thatcher entrusts her future to God and sets out. But conditions there are even worse than she feared. Furthermore, Beth's heart is torn between two young Mounties. Will she return east as soon as her first year is over?
Janette Oke Returns with a New Prairie Romance!
After years of schooling, Beth Thatcher has graduated and is determined to become a teacher. But when she's assigned the position no one else wants--in the tiny mining town of Coal Valley, located in the rugged foothills of western Canada--she worries she doesn't have the courage to accept.
Inspired by the diary of her aunt Elizabeth, who went west to teach school several years earlier, as well as her father's encouragement, Beth eventually decides to put her trust in God and leave behind all she's ever known.
But the conditions in Coal Valley are even worse than she'd feared. A recent mining accident has left the town grieving and at the mercy of the mining company. The children have very little prior education, and many of the locals don't even speak English. In addition, Beth's heart is torn between two young men--both Mounties, one a lifelong friend and the other a kind, quiet man who comes to her aid more than once.
Despite the unexpected challenges, Beth is determined to make a difference in the rustic frontier town. But when her sister visits from the East, reminding her of all the luxuries she's had to give up, will Beth decide to return to her privileged life as soon as the school year is over?
Assigned to a remote frontier school in western Canada, newly trained teacher Beth Thatcher entrusts her future to God and sets out. But conditions there are even worse than she feared. Furthermore, Beth's heart is torn between two young Mounties. Will she return east as soon as her first year...
Assigned to a remote frontier school in western Canada, newly trained teacher Beth Thatcher entrusts her future to God and sets out. But conditions there are even worse than she feared. Furthermore, Beth's heart is torn between two young Mounties. Will she return east as soon as her first year is over?
Janette Oke Returns with a New Prairie Romance!
After years of schooling, Beth Thatcher has graduated and is determined to become a teacher. But when she's assigned the position no one else wants--in the tiny mining town of Coal Valley, located in the rugged foothills of western Canada--she worries she doesn't have the courage to accept.
Inspired by the diary of her aunt Elizabeth, who went west to teach school several years earlier, as well as her father's encouragement, Beth eventually decides to put her trust in God and leave behind all she's ever known.
But the conditions in Coal Valley are even worse than she'd feared. A recent mining accident has left the town grieving and at the mercy of the mining company. The children have very little prior education, and many of the locals don't even speak English. In addition, Beth's heart is torn between two young men--both Mounties, one a lifelong friend and the other a kind, quiet man who comes to her aid more than once.
Despite the unexpected challenges, Beth is determined to make a difference in the rustic frontier town. But when her sister visits from the East, reminding her of all the luxuries she's had to give up, will Beth decide to return to her privileged life as soon as the school year is over?
Where Courage Calls (#01 in Return To The Canadian West Series)$19.99
First book from- When calls the heart DVD series. Book goes much more deeper and would make a great collection on any young lady's shelf. Teaches young ladies to trust in God, and follow their dreams.
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Rated 3 out of 5 stars
7 years ago
Good easy read
Where courage calls is the first book in the return to the canadian west series. It focuses on Elizabeth Thatchers journey to become a teacher in a small town and highlights all the various challenges she faces. The characters are belevable and it is a simple read especially for any readers of historical fiction.
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I recommend this product
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
7 years ago
Definitely a favourite
After borrowing this book I loved it so much that I needed to buy myself a copy and have read it several times. This is only one of the many books written by Janette Oke that I have fallen in love with and have enjoyed. \\r\\n\\r\\nThe novel follows the life of a rich young woman who goes to teach in a mining town where the conditions seem less than ideal, however along with her strong faith and the support of people around her she manages her way through the year and realizes that this could be her calling. \\r\\n\\r\\nThis book is one of my favourites and I recommend it for all!
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I recommend this product
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
8 years ago
A must-read series!
\\r\\nWhere Courage Calls was a great read, and an awesome start to the rest of the series, I couldn't wait to read the next one! \\r\\nWould definitely recommend this series to anyone who is a big fan of the 'when calls the heart' tv series, or anyone else who is looking for a new series to read!
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I recommend this product
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
9 years ago
Enjoyable
This is the first in a series of three books that follows the life of Elizabeth (Beth) Thatcher. Although the whole series is considered in the romance genre this first book contains very little of the romance. I loved the story though. Beth is a very privileged young woman who has chosen to go West and teach in a very primitive coal mining town which has no electricity or inside plumbing in the homes. The families are extremely poor. I loved how Beth faced each obstacle with realistic fear but then trusts God and moves forward in courage. It is a beautiful gentle story of a young woman finding herself. I am looking forward to reading the next installments of her story.
