Seasons of the Heart (Once Upon a Summer, Winds of Autumn, Winter is Not Forever, Springs Gentle Promise) [Box set] [Paperback]

Janette Oke (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: July 1989

Oke writes with a special feeling about her characters and their time, reminding us of those family values that we hold dear. This heartwarming collection of four novels is a wonderful series of stories about an American family on the prairies of yesterday. Includes Once Upon a Summer, Winds of Autumn, Winter is Not Forever, and Spring's Gentle Promise.

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About the Author

Janette Oke, recipient of the 1992 ECPA President's Award and the 1999 CBA Life Impact Award for her significant contribution to the Christian book industry, has also won both the Gold Medallion Award and the Christy Award for fiction. Janette and her husband, Edward, live in Alberta, Canada. --This text refers to the Hardcover edition.

Product Details

• Paperback
• Publisher: Bethany House Publishers (July 1989)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1556617569
• ISBN-13: 978-1556617560
• Product Dimensions: 8.2 x 5.5 x 2.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.8 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (13 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #825,056 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Janette Oke (pronounced 'oak') pioneered inspirational fiction and is the leading author in the category today. Love Comes Softly, her first novel, has sold over one million copies. Janette is now the bestselling author of over 70 books, 32 of which have been translated into fourteen languages. Her books have sold over 22 million copies.
Janette receives fan mail from all over the world and answers each letter personally. She received the 1992 President's Award from the Evangelical Christian Publishers Association for her significant contribution to Christian fiction, the 1999 CBA Life Impact Award and has been awarded the Gold Medallion Award for fiction. Janette and her husband, Edward, have four grown children and enjoy their many grandchildren. They make their home in Canada.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

15 of 15 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars One of my favorites growing up., November 30, 2005

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Jeffrey Lowers (Greenville, NC) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Once Upon a Summer/The Winds of Autumn/Winter is Not Forever/Spring's Gentle Promise (Seasons of the Heart 1-4) (Hardcover)

Originally my mom introduced me to this series because she thought I would enjoy it because it was from a guys perspective. Well she was right. I cant even count how many times I read through each of the books. I could always imagine being right there with him as he told his story. Eventually I was given this book collecting all four novels and again read through it over and over again. This being the only Janette Oke series I have read I cant really base it off of the other ones. But for me it was a great way to spend a rainy day or just any other time I felt like picking up a book.

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Seasons Series, August 3, 2001

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Sarah Mueller (Anchorage, AK United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Once Upon a Summer/The Winds of Autumn/Winter is Not Forever/Spring's Gentle Promise (Seasons of the Heart 1-4) (Hardcover)

I am an avid fan of Janette Oke, and have read every thing she has published. This is indeed a wonderful series, with descriptive scenes and true romance. If you haven't tried this one--give it a chance-it is a beautiful story.

11 of 13 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars As good as Little House on the Prairie, if not better!!!, February 15, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: Once Upon a Summer/The Winds of Autumn/Winter is Not Forever/Spring's Gentle Promise (Seasons of the Heart 1-4) (Hardcover)

A friend introduced me to this series by Janette Oke, telling me if I enjoyed Little House on the Prairie I would like this Series - was she ever right!!! This was wonderful, even better than Little House!!! I truly appreciate the inspiration that comes across in these books. If you enjoyed this you will also like Jan Karon's - Mitford Series & Marjorie Holmes: Two From Galilee, Three From Galilee & The Messiah.