Cry Freedom (Winds of Freedom, Book 1) [Paperback]

Marlo Schalesky (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: February 21, 2000

First a prisoner, now a slave--so far from her heart's cry for freedom.

But nothing threatens Kwelik's dream as much as the whisper of forbidden love and the question of whether she'll be brave enough to stand against the fire of her fears. When the choice comes, will she sacrifice everything to find the freedom of following God... even when He leads her into the flames?

Jonathan Grant fled his privileged English life to forge a new start on the American frontier. Yet the past that he so desperately wants to leave behind continues to haunt him. He searches for meaning through love, through war--and still freedom eludes him.

In a time of hope and betrayal, England and France are fighting on American soil, using the colonists and Indians as their soldiers. Kwelik and Jonathan will be caught up in the conflict; their lives intertwined, then torn apart...

All in the search for freedom

Editorial Reviews

From Library Journal

Kwelik understands being caught between two worlds. On the Colonial frontier in 1743, she is the half-breed daughter of a Delaware Indian woman and an English missionary who preaches a personal relationship with Jesus Christ. Jonathan Grant is also caught between two worlds: the English aristocracy he disdains and the frontier he calls home. When he first sees Kwelik, she stands proudly on the auction block, a prisoner being sold as a slave, and her inner peace cries out to him. Impulsively, he buys her and sets himself upon the road to redemption and a belief in Christ. Schalesky, a freelance writer and pastor in the Church of the Nazarene, makes a solid start to this bold new series with sympathetic characters and a fresh look at the early years of the American Colonies.
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From the Publisher

FIRST A PRISONER, NOW A SLAVE - SO FAR FROM THE CRY OF HER HEART . . . But nothing threatens Kwelik's dream as much as the whisper of forbidden love and the question of whether she'll be brave enough to stand against the fire of her fears. When the choice comes, will she sacrifice everything to find the freedom of following God - even when He leads her into the flames? . . . Jonathan Grant fled his privileged English life to forge a new start on the American frontier. Yet the past that he so desperately wants to leave behind continues to haunt him. He searches for meaning through love, through war - and still freedom eludes him. In a time of hope and betrayal, England and France are fighting on American soil, using the colonists and Indians as their soldiers. Kwelik and Jonathan will be caught up in the conflict; their lives intertwined, then torn aprt. . . ALL IN THE SEARCH FOR FREEDOM.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 379 pages
• Publisher: Crossway Books (February 21, 2000)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1581341695
• ISBN-13: 978-1581341690
• Product Dimensions: 8.3 x 5.5 x 1.1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 12 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (9 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,847,722 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Besides writing books that I hope you'll buy (!), I also run an engineering firm and have recently earned my Masters degree in Theology from Fuller Theological Seminary. Originally, I was a research chemist (I got my bachelor's degree in chemistry at Stanford University in 1988), but I always knew I wanted to write. So, I'm grateful to be weaving stories that whisper of grace, of mystery, and of surprise.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Gripping Writing, March 30, 2000

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Tricia Goyer "author of 19 books, speaker, an... (Montana, United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Cry Freedom (Winds of Freedom, Book 1) (Paperback)

"Cry Freedom" is a novel that I'm passing around to all my friends. The story is truly enjoyable and the characters are unforgetable. I can't wait for the rest of the series!

Perhaps my favorite part of the book was the gripping writing. I was impressed by the great descriptions. I felt like I was there!

If you'd like a good book to add to your home library, I'd highly recommend this book. But make sure you clear a few hours from your calendar when you first pick it up . . . you won't want to put it down.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Prepare To Step Back In Time, May 11, 2001

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Cindy Martinusen "Cee" (Redding, CA USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Cry Freedom (Winds of Freedom, Book 1) (Paperback)

Schalesky writes with such powerful prose that the reader not only believes the story, we are swept back in time to the early 1700's to experience it. What is the cry for freedom in a land that we today take for granted? What is the cry for freedom that every person feels within their life on a spiritual level? Schalesky weaves these questions into a story of historical accuracy and with characters who live and breath upon the page. As both a historical fiction and contemporary fiction reader, I will definitely return to Schalesky's books again and again. A reminder of our nation's foundation and with insights that touch us today -- a definite must read!

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent Reading, March 31, 2000

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Margo E. Swedberg - See all my reviews

This review is from: Cry Freedom (Winds of Freedom, Book 1) (Paperback)

TERRIFIC! "Cry Freedom" is a most interesting book, very well written; it drew me into the story where I was lost in that time period. It took my imagination back to an exciting era; an era where it seemed that the majority of people were conscious of living according to Bible standards. Excellent reading, difficult to put down. IT IS DEFINITELY A "MUST READ". I have recommended this book to several friends and church members. I plan to purchase several copies as gifts for friends and relatives. We're looking forward to each book of the series - I totally enjoy stories written for that time period - it couldn't be better. My appreciation to the Author for such excellent entertaiment in reading.