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American Anthem [Paperback]

BJ Hoff (Author)
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March 1, 2009

BJ Hoff offers another thrilling historical saga that will capture the hearts of readers everywhere.

At the entrance to the city, an Irish governess climbs into a carriage and sets out to confront the man who destroyed her sister’s life—a blind musician who hears music no one else can hear ...

On a congested city street, a lonely Scot physician with a devastating secret meets a woman doctor with the capacity to heal not only the sick ... but also his heart ...

In a tumbledown shack among hundreds of others like it, an immigrant family struggles to survive, and a ragged street singer old beyond her years appoints herself an unlikely guardian ...

So begins American Anthem, a story set in 1870s New York that lets the reader step into another time to share the hopes and dreams and triumphant faith of a people you’ll grow to love ... a people readers will never forget.

“An eloquently told story that weaves history, music, faith and intrigue ... an absolute pleasure.” —Christian Retailing

“The story gently unfolds with intriguing characters, and the sound of music, which Hoff manages to make fly off the pages with her glorious and passionate descriptions.” —Christian Library Journal

Originally published to strong sales several years ago, this new edition combines three of BJ’s best novels into one saga–length volume.


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About the Author

BJ Hoff's bestselling historical novels continue to cross the boundaries of religion, language, and culture to capture a worldwide reading audience. Her books include Song of Erin and American Anthem and such popular series as The Riverhaven Years, The Mountain Song Legacy, and The Emerald Ballad. Hoff's stories, although set in the past, are always relevant to the present. Whether her characters move about in small country towns or metropolitan areas, reside in Amish settlements or in coal company houses, she creates communities where people can form relationships, raise families, pursue their faith, and experience the mountains and valleys of life. BJ and her husband make their home in Ohio.

Product Details

  • Paperback: 564 pages
  • Publisher: Harvest House Publishers (March 1, 2009)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0736926461
  • ISBN-13: 978-0736926461
  • Product Dimensions: 9 x 6.1 x 1.4 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 1.3 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
  • Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (8 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #128,052 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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BJ Hoff's writing is known for her historical settings, her unforgettable characters, and her lyrical prose. She is the bestselling author of numerous historical fiction series, including the Riverhaven Years, the Mountain Song Legacy, the Song of Erin saga, the American Anthem series, and An Emerald Ballad series.

Her five-volume Emerald Ballad series was the first major work of fiction to bring the Irish immigration experience to the CBA marketplace-and the work that first brought BJ an international reading audience.

Her readers know they can expect to meet some memorable people in her novels and also know that many of those people will be immigrants-Irish immigrants particularly but not exclusively.

BJ admits to a passion for "building worlds." Whether her characters move about in small country towns or metropolitan areas, reside in Amish settlements, secluded mansions, or coal company houses, she creates communities where people can form relationships, raise families, pursue their faith, and experience the mountains and valleys of life.

She's intent on making her historical novels relevant to the present by developing characters and settings that, while staying true to the history and culture of their times, reflect many of the spiritual trials and social problems faced by contemporary readers. Her novels are meant to be "stories that build a bridge from the past to the present."

Her literary awards include the Christianity Today's Critics Choice Book Award for fiction; a Gold Medallion Award finalist; and a number of Excellence in Media Silver Angel awards. Her books have been translated into many foreign languages, and she frequently hears from her international readers in countries such as Ireland, England, Norway, and Germany.

A former church music director and music teacher, BJ is a member of the Authors Guild, the Irish American Cultural Institute, and the Appalachian Writers Association.

She writes from her home in a small town in east central Ohio. She and her husband share a love of music, books, and time spent with their family: two married daughters, three lively young grandsons, a loopy Golden Retriever, and a cunning, incorrigible but lovable cat.

 

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5.0 out of 5 stars Filled My Heart with Music!, April 21, 2009
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Irish governess Susanna Fallon has crossed an ocean to learn the truth about her sister's death, protect her young niece, and unmask the "Divinely gifted" musician, Michael Emmanuel, for the monster her sister said he was.

But when she discovers nothing was what it seemed, she must re-draw everything she believes about herself, her sister, and the man who broke her sister's heart.

Learn more about the book and read a sample chapter at http://www.bjhoff.com !
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5.0 out of 5 stars Worth the time to read, October 11, 2010
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The characters were well developed and interesting in their struggles for a new life in America. Of course, several strong women dominated the storylines. Loved the infusion of musical artistry. Also, the redemption from addiction was a good storyline full of hope for one of the supporting characters. This trilogy is worth the time and effort.
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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent book!, February 11, 2010
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American Anthem is a wonderful novel bringing real people of history into a finely wove story that leaves one not wanting to put the book down and yet afraid the end of the book was coming.
I look forward to reading more books by this excellent author
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