Shiloh Autumn (Discover the Truth Through Fiction: Thoene Family Classics Historical) (Paperback)

by Bodie Thoene (Author), Brock Thoene (Author)

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Product Description
This is the saga of the Tucker and Canfield families in Shiloh, Arkansas, as they struggle to make it through the Great Depression after the stock-market crash of 1929. Based on the lives of Bodie's grandparents, this touching story mirrors the heartbreak and struggle of Depression-era America.

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Who could have known their way of life would be blown away with the wind . . . in one day?

In the autumn of 1931, Birch and Trudy Tucker are proud of what they’ve built with their love and labor in Shiloh, Arkansas. The farm produces fine cotton. The pantry and cellar are full of food for the winter. Tom and Bobby are old enough to help with the family chores but young enough to get into mischief. Little Joey is the joy of his mother’s heart.

To the Canfield family—once sharecroppers—Shiloh is a dream come true. Jefferson and Lily, their babies, and his parents, Hock and Willa-Mae, are reunited, and Jefferson farms his own land. Then, on October 1, 1931, disaster strikes. The cotton market collapses in Memphis, and the little town of Shiloh is hit hard. It will take a miracle to save what Birch and Trudy and so many others have labored to build. Yet even the forces of nature seem to conspire against them. . . .

Based on the lives of Bodie's grandparents, Shiloh Autumn is an inspiring story of courage, faith, love, and the healing strength of forgiveness in the face of loss and betrayal.

Special Feature: Study questions suitable for individual use or group discussion.

Shiloh Autumn is also available from Luke Thoene Productions www.familyaudiolibrary.com

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Product Details

• Paperback: 480 pages
• Publisher: Tyndale House Publishers (June 19, 2006)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1414303726
• ISBN-13: 978-1414303727
• Product Dimensions: 8 x 5.5 x 1.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 12.8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars See all reviews (15 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #62,264 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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9 of 9 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!!

12 of 14 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?

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

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

By	Megan Villa (Kennewick, Wa USA) - 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