A gripping story of several generations beginning in 1853. It deals with civil rights issues, family difficulties, and the importance of having Christian faith in one's life. The following quote sums the main point of the story in my opinion.
"But there's also strength in diversity. I believe the Lord has called us to reconciliation--not just reconciliation with God, but with one another as well. God commands us to gather the outcasts and welcome them in. And that means those of us who are not among the outcasts--us white folks, who have privilege and power and presige--must lay down our power, must willingly share it with those who have none. No one is free while anyone is in chains."
This book opened my eyes to see how important it is to accept others reagardless of our differences. We are all His children and deserving of His love.
Submitted by Peggy Duncan
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