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Every Fixed Star (Tender Ties Historical Series #2) Paperback – June 17, 2003

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Continuing the Tender Ties Historical Series, Every Fixed Star brings readers more of the dramatic, fictionalized account of Marie Dorion: the real-life woman who was the first mother to cross the Rocky Mountains and remain in the Northwest. In Book Two of the series, Marie learns the value of a tender heart, the faith of distant friends, and the act of holding life’s circumstances in open hands.

Following the family tragedy, the great battle for survival, and the test of faith described in A Name of Her Own, Marie relocates her family to the Pacific Northwest territory’s Okanogan settlement. The year is 1814 and, as is customary of her life out West, Marie faces constant challenges simply to keep her children clothed and fed.

Yet inside each challenge awaits a gift to be unwrapped. Countless times, Marie has proven herself a survivor. Incredibly, she must now endure further realizations of a woman’s fears: an abrupt ending to love, distance from friends, the disappearance of one child, the consequences of another’s poor choices.

Through it all, Marie is tempted to believe that she doesn’t deserve God’s love in the everyday places. When blessings arrive, she struggles to accept them, fearing they will be followed by more difficult challenges. But ultimately, the threads of past friendships and their prayers, a faithful love, and her own service to others all lead her to God’s gift of a full and abundant life.
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    1578565006
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"A complex novel with strong characterization and an authentic Native American voice."
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he Tender Ties Historical Series, Every Fixed Star brings readers more of the dramatic, fictionalized account of Marie Dorion: the real-life woman who was the first mother to cross the Rocky Mountains and remain in the Northwest. In Book Two of the series, Marie learns the value of a tender heart, the faith of distant friends, and the act of holding life s circumstances in open hands.

Following the family tragedy, the great battle for survival, and the test of faith described in A Name of Her Own, Marie relocates her family to the Pacific Northwest territory s Okanogan settlement. The year is 1814 and, as is customary of her life out West, Marie faces constant challenges simply to keep her children clothed and fed.

Yet inside each challenge awaits a gift to be unwrapped. Countless times, Marie has proven herself a survivor. Incredibly, she must now endure further realizations of a woman s fears: an abrupt ending to love, distance

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ WaterBrook (June 17, 2003)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 422 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1578565006
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1578565009
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 14.4 ounces
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 5.5 x 0.98 x 8.25 inches
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    4.7 4.7 out of 5 stars 57 ratings

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If you'd like more information about me, please come visit my website at www.jkbooks.com and click on my blog. My dog also has a blog and you can find out what it's like to be Bodacious Bo, too. A monthly newsletter called Story Sparks is my way of sharing books about authors I enjoy as well as commenting on life and love. You'll find out more about me than you probably ever wanted to know!

One item not listed on my lists of books is my selection included in an anthology called "Crazy Woman Creek: Women Rewrite the American West" published by Houghton Mifflin I also have a piece in Storytellers II, a book published a few years ago by Multnomah Press and a few short selections in Daily Guideposts of a few years back. My first novella, "The Courting Quilt" is part of a collection that made the New York Times bestsellers September 2011 in a collection called Log Cabin Christmas. The rest of my writing, as they say, is history. Or it was until my first contemporary came out this fall. Called Barcelona Calling, it's the story of a writer who loses her way as she seeks fulfillment thinking she'll find it with fame. It's a laugh out loud book according to reviewers. I hope you'll enjoy it.

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Timothy F. Casey
5.0 out of 5 stars Quality in Every Way!
Reviewed in the United States on December 23, 2022
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I received the book when it was appointed to arrive. It was in excellent condition!
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5.0 out of 5 stars Walks Far Woman
Reviewed in the United States on March 18, 2013
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Another of the books in the series of three, excellent reading. Both history and story of one woman's most amazing journey from Oklahoma to the Willamette Valley across American with two small children, and pregnant. She accompanied men, who made her walk most of the way, carrying a two yr old on her back and walking a four yr old while she was pregnant. She had to meet with other Native American men from another tribe who were angered and stunned that any man would allow a woman and children to walk and gave her a horse. Who I might add, at one point the non-native men she was the guide for, tried to kill and eat her horse when they got hungry. She fought to keep it from them and then when she goes into labor over the Blue Mountains during a snow storm, they leave her and the other two children behind for her to care for herself, two small boys and new baby and catch up after giving birth. Wow, and we think we have it bad today. No midwife, no hospital, no help. She did this alone and did move on. Must read for any woman and anyone who wants the real scoop on our history.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Book Two of a great series!!! Excellent!!!
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Thankfully I have Book Three to begin reading!! This is a fascinating novel based on the true story of Marie Dorion. This book goes more in depth of Marie's faith. It includes her struggles raising her family. It tells of the dynamics of life working for the Hudson Bay company and being a free agent. Just a wonderful book and series. Highly recommended. This book and series deserves an A++++++++
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Cheryl
5.0 out of 5 stars Learing about Madame Dorion!
Reviewed in the United States on October 10, 2012
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Learning about Madame Dorion is a project our DUP Camp has taken on. Our camp is named after her and we decided it would be fun to read this series of books. It has not been a disappointment, but an enriching experience for all who are participating. The books are captivating, inspiring, and hard to put down. As each camp member reads the book, we share it with another! So far, everyone raves about these books!
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5.0 out of 5 stars ... learn about our country's history with out it becoming boring.
Reviewed in the United States on February 17, 2017
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This is the second in a series of 3 books - they are historical novels based on fact which is one way to learn about our country's history with out it becoming boring.
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DJ
5.0 out of 5 stars LOVED THIS SERIES!
Reviewed in the United States on September 13, 2013
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This is one book of a 3-book series. When I began reading, it was book #2 & I was about halfway through before I realized it was the middle book of a series. It was so good, I purchased book #1, & book #3. Very well written.
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R. Hanna
3.0 out of 5 stars Careful research brings history to life.
Reviewed in the United States on July 26, 2006
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Jane Kirkpatrick brings the story of westward expansion to life through the experiences of Marie Dorion, her extended family and friends. The list of actual historical characters near the front of the book helps the reader identify and keep relationships in mind. The author has done her homework for presenting history in a believable and interesting way.

Perhaps narrowing her field of characters would make a more readable, but less historically accurate tale.
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