Elsie's Tender Mercies, Book 7 (Hardcover)

by Martha Finley (Author), Inc., Mission City Press (Editor) "Eddie Travilla's face was scrunched into a quizzical expression..." (more)
Key Phrases: The Oaks, Edward Travilla, Aunt Chloe (more...)

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Product Description
The Civil War has come to an end, but Elsie's troubles are not over. As she and her family face the aftermath of war, pure hearts and kind gestures are often misunderstood. Hidden dangers lurk everywhere, and the Travillas and Dinsmores find their Christian faith and love challenged as never before. Their trust will be betrayed, and they will face a battle for their lives.

From the Back Cover
Vi was deeply frightened. Sinking down at the base of the old tree, she began to cry. "Where am I? Oh, please help me, Jesus!" She continued to sob and pray, and somewhere in her mind, she remembered what her dear Mamma once told her: "If you are ever lost, stay where you are, and Mamma and Papa will find you. Call out to guide our steps." Huddled on the ground, she cried out, "Help me, Papa! Help me, Mamma! Please find me!"

Returning to the South after the end of the Civil War, Elsie and her family look forward to the new peace. But Elsie, her husband, and their young children discover that their beloved homeland bears terrible wounds. The war has left anger and bitterness in its wake. Old resentments are revived. Secret forces gather, and violence is a constant threat. No one is safe from men who attack their innocent victims under the cover of darkness. When Elsie and her loved ones became the targets of hate-filled words and actions, will their faith be strong enough to protect them from harm?

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Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 9-12
  
• Hardcover: 224 pages
• Publisher: Zonderkidz (May 1, 2001)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1928749070
• ISBN-13: 978-1928749073
• Product Dimensions: 8.4 x 5.4 x 0.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 14.4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #446,399 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Going home, June 25, 2001

By	"quzieqs" (United States) - See all my reviews

The war is over and Elsie and her family have returned home only to find hearts are still bitter over the war and not very many in the south are willing to join the south with the union again.Love is the main factor as the Dinsmores and Travillas open their hearts to everyone even family members that are against them.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Battle at Ion, July 17, 2003

By	Kathryn Matthews (Denver, CO USA) - See all my reviews

Elsie has had a major influence on my life. The Travillas come home and find destruction. Then, an old enemy by the name of Tom Jackson, meets them again by a ku Klux klan attack on Ion plantation. It was a great book. I read that one over and over.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars One of the best Elsie books ever!, March 17, 2004

By	Elisabeth "Gymfan15" (Moreno Valley, CA USA) - See all my reviews

This is the first of the "A Life of Faith" series that I have read, and I loved it. I read it all in one night, and it was so interesting!
Since I have read all of the original Elsie books I understood it all, and they made Elsie much more human. She had her bad days and flashes of temper, but she is always ready to apologize and makes a much better role model than the original Elsie.
I highly recommend this book, and all of the other Life of Faith books. I can't wait to read them all!