Shiloh Autumn [Paperback]

Brock Thoene (Author), Bodie Thoene (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: October 1997

Trudy looked out the window. Sunlight topped the white-barked branches of the trees. She let Birch bury his face against her. Stroking his hair, she tried to comfort him although she felt in need of comfort herself. "We'll make it," she said, thinking of the garden and the shelves of canned food in the root cellar. He said in a halting voice, "I can't figure out the why of it all, Trudy.Everything was so fine.I thought." She kissed him again. "Don't think for awhile, Birch. Things will look better if you rest with me awhile." He gathered her into his arms. "Only you!" he whispered against her neck. "You and the kids, True. But I wanted more for you than hard times..."--Excerpted from Shiloh Autumn

Editorial Reviews

About the Author

BODIE AND BROCK THOENE (pronounced Tay-nee) have written over 45 works of historical fiction. That these best sellers have sold more than 10 million copies and won eight ECPA Gold Medallion Awards affirms what millions of readers have already discovered-the Thoenes are not only master stylists but experts at capturing readers' minds and hearts. --This text refers to an alternate Paperback edition.

Product Details

• Paperback: 480 pages
• Publisher: Thomas Nelson Inc; Later Printing edition (October 1997)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0785271341
• ISBN-13: 978-0785271345
• Product Dimensions: 8.8 x 5.9 x 1.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.2 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (17 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,802,951 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

20 of 20 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars It made me cry!, January 8, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: Shiloh Autumn (Audio Cassette)

This is the best single book I've read by Bodie Thoene. It is so sad and emotional and yet at the same time so warm and uplifting. It is the story of a family struggling to survive during the Depression, and is very touching. It is a great book! I laughed at many parts, and at other times it made me cry my heart out for Birch and Trudy and their children. I don't cry reading many books, so don't dismiss this review as mushy and emotional- this book is one of the best- I definitely reccommend it!!

9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Add this keeper to your Home library!, October 1, 2002

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Megan Villa - See all my reviews

This review is from: Shiloh Autumn (Audio Cassette)

Where do I begin? This book, as each and every one of The Thoene's are, had me feeling unusually emotional. I had goosebumps and tears. I laughed out loud. These authors are so addictive I have bought every series they have written. My husband does not care to read, so I buy the cassette tapes and we listen to them while driving on trips. The characters feel like your own friends. The style of writing is so engrossing that it's hard to get into other books after reading theirs. I find myself sad once I finish the book because I do not want it to end. It's like some friends of mine are gone. Everyone needs to read this series, but read "In My Father's house", before you read this, because it is a continuation of the Shiloh Legacy Series. You won't regret this reading, ENJOY! Megan

12 of 13 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Brought back many memories of my visits to Hartford, Ark.., July 25, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: Shiloh Autumn (Paperback)

I thoroughly enjoyed reading Shiloh Autumn. I bought it at a bargain counter at Sam's Wholesale. I had heard of the authors and was told they were good. Imagine my surprise when I read the name Hartford, Ark., which is the town I was born in in 1937. Hardford is 4 mile from Shiloh.

Although, my family moved to Oklahoma City in 1941, we always went back to Hartford for Christmas and summer vacations.

I remember the names of some of the places: Mansfiled, Monroe, Frogtown, James Fork river, Hartford Music Company, etc. My parents never mentioned cottom being raised there, by my grand- fathers and my dad were coalminers.

It was inspirational and uplifting to see how the families faced difficulties and reached out to one another, seemingly never losing their faith in God.

Yours truly, Mrs. Betty (Driver) Danley OKC

P.S. I am curious to know if some events actually happened. Is there anyway I can contact the authors?