Too Long a Stranger (Women of the West #9) [School & Library Binding]

Janette Oke (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: March 1994

Too Long a Stranger introduces Sarah Perry and her daughter, Rebecca. After the death of her husband, Sarah takes over his freight-hauling business, earning enough money to send her young daughter to boarding school in hopes that she will have a better life. Over the years, a chasm forms between mother and daughter, and when Rebecca returns home, they must seek a way to restore the bond between them.

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About the Author

Janette Oke pioneered inspirational fiction and is the leading author in the category today. Love Comes Softly, Janette's first novel, has sold over 1 million copies. Janette is now the best selling author of over 40 books, 32 of which have been translated into fourteen languages. 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, and has been awarded the coveted Gold Medallion Award for fiction. Janette and her husband, Edward, have four grown children and nine grandchildren and make their home in Canada. size : --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

Product Details

• School & Library Binding
• Publisher: Sagebrush; Rebound edition (March 1994)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 078574567X
• ISBN-13: 978-0785745679
• Product Dimensions: 8.2 x 5.4 x 1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 12.3 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (13 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #7,229,086 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.

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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Very well-written and inspirational, but also quite sad, bordering on tragic, February 17, 2006

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Donna K. "bookcrosser" (Long Island, NY) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Too Long a Stranger (Women of the West #9) (Paperback)

This is an interesting, fast-paced book about the complexities of a mother-daughter relationship and the extent one woman is willing to sacrifice herself for her child. Sarah was such a strong heroine and it was easy to admire her for all she sacrificed in her passionate mission to be independent and provide for herself and her daughter. Her work ethic was incredible! In her position, I don't know if I'd have the courage and strength to do as she did, especially with TWO handsome, loving and kindly gentlemen offering to take care of me and my daughter. In fact, it was very frustrating that even after successfully achieving her goals, Sarah wasn't open to a new relationship with either of these good men, and didn't allow herself to fall in love again, relieving the intense loneliness she often struggled with, and making her daily life more joyful. She certainly deserved as much! I ached alongside her when Rebecca returned home from boarding school with values and ideas that were in conflict with Sarah's humble lifestyle. Even though this story would be considered to have a happy ending, I felt very heavy-hearted and empty that Sarah worked so hard for such bittersweet rewards. Although she made admirable choices, the price she paid was far too much, as well as unnecessary. Was being independent and admired/respected at the expense of developing close and solid relationships truly worth it?

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars A selfless mother, a prodigal daughter, and reconciliation., June 15, 2000

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A. Grace (Michigan) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Too Long a Stranger (Women of the West, Book 9) (Paperback)

This book is a wonderful gift for mothers and daughters alike. The reader empathizes with Sarah from the first page of the book, as she wonders what to do to support her daughter. Rebecca is a little harder to "like," and at first glance she does seem to become spoiled; but while she might not be an admirable character, she is easily understood. Oke does a commendable job creating two different worlds, both equally vivid, and showing how Rebecca feels when she leaves the refined world to enter the rustic one. The way in which she realizes her pride and finds forgiveness is believable and touching. All in all, a wonderful keepsake book you'll want to read again and again!

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Did she run out of paper?, August 7, 2001

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Anne M. Searles "asearles" (San Ramon, CA USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Too Long a Stranger (Women of the West (Paperback Bethany House)) (Paperback)

This is one of the best Janette Oke books I have read. However, as usual, everything was wrapped up nice and tidy in the last chapter. I often wonder if Ms. Oke is running out of paper as she writes the last chapters of her books. Or maybe her editor allots her only so many pages (303 in this case) and she has to rush the ending. I would like to see her write a book on what happens to the characters after conversion and reconciliation. Or maybe give the woman some more pages!