Angels Unaware [Software]

Marilyn Nesbitt (Illustrator), Skip Rowell (Editor), Priscilla A Maine (Author)

Book Description

The people of the Oklahoma hills weren't friendly to strangers in 1895, especially to a woman alone, but Rebecca chose that as the place her training as a nurse and her deep faith were needed. Both would be tested. This is a well researched and powerful historical novel with an inspirational element.

Editorial Reviews

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A Heavenly Read

ANGELS UNAWARE is beautifully written. Priscilla Maine has woven a fine and realistic story of a young woman's search for acceptance in an overly male dominated society. Rebecca's search for true peace - inward as well as outward - makes for a wonderful bit of reading. Maine does a good job of painting her characters with vibrancy. There is Girl - a young woman who, through her new friendship with Rebecca, learns a precious gift - something she never had - self worth. The Preacher is perfect with his Hellfire & Brimstone approach, which puts the proverbial fear of God into his flock. Having gotten them exactly where he wants them, Preacher is then able to feed off their natural fears and superstitions. Ole Woman, however, is my favorite. As the matriarch of the hills, she is the one who ultimately and gently guides Rebecca toward her true destiny. ANGELS UNAWARE, is a highly worthwhile read. -- US TimesBestsellerList, ~Sandra Jacobs~ December 14, 1999.

About the Author

A hopeless romantic, Priscilla has spent the best forty-two years of her life married to her hero, Russell. While raising their two children, she put aside her dream of writing. Yet through those years, characters, plots, and dialogue filled her nightly dreams. She promised herself someday she would transfer those images to paper, breath life into them, and let their stories unfolded. When the fourth grandchild arrived, she knew her someday had arrived. Since that momentous day she has written three manuscripts and is currently working on the fourth. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

Product Details

• Software: 192 pages
• ISBN-10: 0966799569
• ISBN-13: 978-0966799569
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• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (15 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #10,793,108 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Maine's Heritage Shines Through, August 27, 2006

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Janet Riehl "Riehlife Village Wisdom for the ... (St. Louis, MO) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Angels Unaware (Hardcover)

"Angels Unaware," by Priscilla A. Maine takes its title from the Hebrews Biblical text 13:2 "Be not forgetful to entertain strangers: for thereby some have entertained angels unawares." The theme's in Maine's book serve this homily well, as her characters learn what it means to untangle old hates and prejudices in order to extend their gifts and create a community together.

"Angels Unaware" shows us lives of strength, courage, and grace laced with ingenuity and hardwork. Almost every character goes through convincing change throughout the course of the book--even the villain of the piece (you'll have to read to find out this surprise).

Priscilla Maine says, "My great-grandmothers came West with a wagon load of dreams. They birthed and buried their infants alone, plowed fields, outlived husbands, tragedies, and trumphs that inspire my writing." Those fore-mothers, reading over Maine's shoulder must surely be proud of how she continues their heritage.

--Janet Grace Riehl, author Sightlines: A Poet's Diary

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A powerful, well-researched historical novel., July 3, 2000

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Midwest Book Review (Oregon, WI USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Angels Unaware (Software)

Angels Unaware, by Priscilla A. Maine, is a powerful, well-researched historical novel. The author's own spirituality shines through as she recounts the strength and determination required of a woman, alone, who takes her medical skills and strong religious beliefs to the hill country of southeastern Oklahoma. Rebecca Rice isn't satisfied to live out her life in the manner expected of a middle-aged widow in the 1890s. Much to her brother and sister's consternation, she ventures into the backwoods to serve people who have no access to adequate medical care or spiritual guidance. Rebecca relishes the challenges of her mission, eagerly casting away a way of life that leaves her "empty and unfulfilled." After several days of travel, she arrives at her new home--a dilapidated, vermin invested cabin. But making the cabin habitable is the easy part of Rebecca's new life. She encounters hill people resistant to her offer of service, people who harbor deep-seated prejudices and fears. For the first many months, Rebecca's only friends are a young woman who at first appears to be retarded; an old, gnome-like woman, accepted as a healer in the backwoods; and an orphaned wolf cub who becomes her constant companion and protector. She teams up with "Ole Woman" and accompanies the healer when she makes her rounds to families in the area. Although largely ignored by the hill people, Rebecca at last feels as though she is moving toward her goal of faith healing. Throughout this insightful book, Angels Unaware brings the reader to an understanding of the hardships endured in this isolated hill country where superstitions and ignorance often prevail making health improvements and spiritual development a slow, arduous process. I found myself aching with Rebecca's effort to help people so resistant to her faith healing and rejoicing with each hard-won acceptance. Angels Unaware weaves spirituality, medicine and the complex lives of hill people into an unforgettable story of grit and courage. I highly recommend this entertaining novel.

Mary E. Trimble Reviewer

5.0 out of 5 stars Angels Unaware, A Cousin's Review, March 8, 2003

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Cathy Miller (Corsicana, TX United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Angels Unaware (Paperback)

This fall I learned that Priscilla Maine was a distant cousin. In the course of getting to know her, I learned she was an author. Being curious about her work, I requested "Angels Unaware" as a Christmas gift. I sat down with my autographed copy and couldn't put it down! Priscilla's characters became so real to me that I began feeling what they felt. I found myself frustrated with the people for not accepting Rebecca, angry at the attitude about unmarried nurses (I am a nurse myself), and ready to strangle the haughty Reverend. Angels Unaware is a vacation for the soul. Share it with someone you love. As for me, I can't wait to read "Journey of the Eagle".