Beneath the Mockingbird's Wings (The Spirit of Appalachia Series #4) (No 4) [Paperback]

Gilbert Morris (Author), Aaron McCarver (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: October 1, 1999

Nathaniel Carter is torn between his white and Cherokee ancestries and must learn that his cause of war is wrong. The Spirit of Appalachia Book 4.

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About the Author

Gilbert Morris spent ten years as a pastor before becoming Professor of English at Ouachita Baptist University in Arkansas and earning a Ph.D. at the University of Arkansas. During the summers of 1984 and 1985, he did postgraduate work at the University of London. A prolific writer, he has had over 25 scholarly articles and 200 poems published in various periodicals, and over the past years has had more than 180 novels published, including THE HOUSE OF WINLSOW series, LIONS OF JUDAH series and CHENEY DUVALL, M.D. His family includes three grown children, and he and his wife live in Alabama.

Aaron McCarver teaches drama and Christian literature at Wesley College in Florence, Mississippi. His deep interest in Christian fiction and broad knowledge of the Christian market have given him the background for editorial consultation with all the "writing Morrises" as well as other novelists. It was through his editorial relationship with Gilbert Morris that The Spirit of Appalachia series came to life.

Product Details

• Paperback: 272 pages
• Publisher: Bethany House Publishers (October 1, 1999)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1556618883
• ISBN-13: 978-1556618888
• Product Dimensions: 8.2 x 5.5 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 8 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #814,515 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Gilbert Morris is among today's most popular Christian writers; his books having sold nearly six million copies worldwide. He specializes in historical fiction and won a 2001 Christy Award for the Civil War drama Edge of Honor. Once a pastor and English professor who earned a Ph.D. from the University of Arkansas, Morris lives with his wife in Gulf Shores, Alabama.

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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Another winner in a long series of successes!, March 28, 2000

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Russell Weidel (Reading, Pennsylvania) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Beneath the Mockingbird's Wings (The Spirit of Appalachia Series #4) (No 4) (Paperback)

Once again, Gilbert Morris has done it! With a strong ability to weave in history with the story line, this novel moves you through an important time in the history of the United States. I enjoyed the way in which faith played an important part within the main characters lives. I found the story line very plausible, and was able to be transported back to feel as if I were there witnessing the happenings. Once again, the characters were developed very fully. As an avid reader of Morris' books, I found this one to be similar to his other successes, and as always look forward to his next one.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars EXCELLENT, April 23, 2000

By A Customer

This review is from: Beneath the Mockingbird's Wings (The Spirit of Appalachia Series #4) (No 4) (Paperback)

One of the things that I love best about Gilbert Morris are his historical settings. I love American History and enjoy the fictional stories that revolve around fact. This book was not as satisfying as his other books in the series, but it was still very good and enjoyable. I'm looking forward to the next one.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars The Plot for the Book is Great!, May 7, 2002

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Brandi (Indiana) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Beneath the Mockingbird's Wings (The Spirit of Appalachia Series #4) (No 4) (Paperback)

Though the terrible war for Independence is over in the colonies, now the United States, the war in Nathanael "Fox" Carter's life is just beginning.

Just after the war, Fox and his mother, Awinita, get news that a family member was killed in the last battle of the war. Soon tragedy strikes and Fox inherits a plantation. But will greed overcome his uncle Naaman who's furious because Fox inherited the plantation. Fox and his mother fear for their lives so they escape over the Misty Mountains.

Hannah Spencer soon befriends Fox. Fox gets to explore his Indian side of his ancestry. He meets the Indians Akando and Adahy and they teach him the ways of the Indian. Little does he know his mother and Akando have a past together. Sequatchie also becomes a big part of Fox's life.

Fox soon becomes unsure of his feelings for Hannah and not knowingly is really in competition for her with another man. All the while Fox struggles with his faith and heritage. Little does Fox know that both sides of his heritage have plans for him and they may not be good.

Will Watauga ever become a state? Will Fox choose the right path for himself?

This is a wonderful edition to the Spirit of Appalachia series. Fox was a wonderful character to bring into the series. Fox made the plot twist and turn with the people he brought into the plot with him. Well the plot was wonderful and I strongly suggest the book.