Jeannie Edwards's Newly Released "Oakdale" Is a Tremendous Tale About Struggling with Illness and Fighting for the Family
"Oakdale" from Christian Faith Publishing author Jeannie Edwards is a riveting narrative set in the mid-1920s about a family in Southwest Iowa who encountered a series of problems and tribulations that tested their unity and love.
MEADVILLE, Pa., Dec. 5, 2019 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- "Oakdale": a fascinating novel that follows the journey of a family on a small farm in 1920s Southwest Iowa as they struggle in the face of illness, chaos, and separation. "Oakdale" is the creation of published author Jeannie Edwards, a mother of two who resides with her husband in rural northwest Missouri. As a result of enjoying the research of local history, she publishes articles under her married name, Beverly Clinkingbeard. She is also the author of Chore Boy and soon-to-be-published Possum Walk.
Edwards shares, "The children weren't home alone, but with Mama a patient at Oakdale Tuberculosis Sanitorium, a family discovers they are capable of more than they thought.
"Papa is a kind father, but he expects cooperation and harmony in the home. Mama struggles with her illness and learns to rely upon the wisdom of a 'whatsoever' scripture verse to fight discouragement and homesickness.
"The girls, Blanche and Emily, due to an overheard conversation, fear their family could be separated and their precious baby brother taken away. Blanche is old enough to stay home and care for little brother, but what she desperately wants is to go to high school. Meanwhile, she meets a girl in the Bible who is given the duty of protecting her baby brother, and the example offers Blanche encouragement.
"This novel, for old or young readers, follow the family as they sort it out on a small farm in southwest Iowa during the mid-1920s."
Published by Christian Faith Publishing, Jeannie Edwards's new book is an engaging read that is written for everyone, young and old alike, as it takes them back into the 20s to discover a small farm family and their response to unexpected circumstances. In this manuscript is a tale that will surely keep everyone turning their pages.
View a synopsis of "Oakdale" on YouTube.
Consumers can purchase "Oakdale" at traditional brick & mortar bookstores, or online at Amazon.com, Apple iTunes store, or Barnes and Noble.
For additional information or inquiries about "Oakdale," contact the Christian Faith Publishing media department at 866-554-0919.
SOURCE Christian Faith Publishing
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