All Together in One Place (Kinship and Courage Series #1)

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I have enjoyed Jane Kirkpatrick's books in past and this one did not disappoint. It seems that her historical books are very well researched and she develops her characters fully. I especially appreciate the fact that this storyas with her other books that I have read are at least loosely based on real people and or events. I did have a little trouble with keeping the characters straight in this story but that may be more due to my somewhat elderly mind then any lack of clarity in the book.

A group of men and women sold homes and possessions they could not carry, packed what they felt was essential into wagons and then began the journey to Oregon. Our group was relatively small, but most people in this group brought cattle, horses, mules, and oxen also. They met in a location where they could gather and set out together. Unfortunately, soon after starting, problems began happening. Several of the men were killed when the livestock stampeded during a storm. The remaining people decided to go on with their plans since they had sold their homes, farms, and businesses and had nothing left to go back to.Then, the remaining men decided to take the cattle and drive them to Oregon and they left the women and children to bring the wagons with their possessions to Oregon promising to leave letters for them at first on the way.I enjoyed this book. Read it to learn about the cross country trip of the women and children.

I have been reading quite a few books about wagon trains going to Oregon or California lately. This books sits right up there with the others. The landmarks were much the same in all the books. Sometimes while reading this book I felt like I had read it before. There was one main part of the story line that assured me that I had not read it before and that was that there were only women making this journey. They started out on the journey with their husbands, fathers, brothers and sons. About a third of the way through the journey, disease went through the camp and the majority of the men died. There were 4 young teenage boys left. Two stayed with the wagon train and the other two went on to Oregon with some of their livestock. These women learned to live on their own, make decisions and get the job done with the wagons and whatever else needed to be done to make this journey. If you like reading about this time period in our history, I would definitely recommend you read this book. I have read several of Jane Kirkpatrick's books and have enjoyed them all and I plan on continuing to read them!

This book was, in my opinion, very well written with deep insight and truth. There were many nuggets of inspiration freely given to be devoured by an open minded reader. For this I am grateful.Well done, Ms. Kirkpatrick.

Intriguing, engaging, and fun. Each character so different and likable in spite of her failures or successes. Truths about living laced throughout. The reader cheering each person on.

This novel wasn't a fast passed suspenseful read, or an intriguing romance but a wonderful exploration of characters and their development. Based on a wagon train of diverse people who lost their men, suffered incredible physical and mental blows and still survived. Not only survived but in glory made the whole trip.These women were selfish and some very weak to begin with but over time grew into themselves and with each other.It was really a good story of how the hard places develop our character. God was a direct component of this book without being too sweet. He was there in every place with most of the characters finding his truth in their own way. They each saved each other becoming a community instead of their individual selves but contributing their own strengths to the whole. Not everyone would probably enjoy this but I did.

This is a "must read" novel for anyone interested in the 1850's westward journey to reach California and Oregon over the historical Oregon Trail. The pioneers risked everything to make it there and the courage, strength and determination they had to have is an astonishing accomplishment.Jane Kirkpatrick weaves a grand story based on a true accounting by Ezra Meeker in his 1852 journal. It notes his profound impression of a small group of covered wagons reaching their final destination along the Trail. In disbelief, he observes that there were no men in this group of 11 women and children. All the men had died along the way leaving the women to fend for themselves. Based on this recollection, Ms. Kirkpatrick reveals obvious historical research to enhance the story line and satisfy those historically hungry readers with accurate representations of life along the trail.I would furthur urge historical buffs to pay attention to the author's notes and acknowledgments following the conclusion of the story. She recommends many excellent reference books which offer true accounts of the overlanders experiences, including detail books regarding everything from the pioneer's clothing to maps.A truly wonderful book, the reader should be pleased to know they have two more sequels to keep the wonder going!

People set out on the Oregon Trail. After numerous tragedies, 6 women and their children are traveling alone. The story tells how being forced to work together helps each of them grow and mature until they become a supportive unit. A good story with lots of story line and multiple points of view. I enjoyed this book.

En 1851, l'Oregon est seulement un territoire, pas un état des USA. Le gouvernement donne des terres aux colons qui viennent s'y installer. Des milliers de famille veulent en profiter, mais la route est longue, des mois à travers la prairie, les Rocheuses, à voyager dans des chariots dans des conditions précaires.Une jeune femme quitte le Wisconsin avec son mari, il rêve de l'Oregon alors qu'elle aurait voulu rester. Ils se joignent à un groupe avec d'autres femmes, une jeune femme aveugle, une autre qui elève des chevaux et qui semble fuir un terrible secret, une soeur qui emmène de jeunes asiatiques que des maris, trouvés par correspondance, attendent en Californie. Le groupe est victime d'une épidémie de choléra et les femmes finissent par se retrouver sans homme adulte, à devoir choisir entre continuer le chemin ou faire demi-tour...Le roman est passionnant, hyper bien documenté, pour découvrir un épisode de l'histoire du Far West mal connu en France: The Oregon Trail.