In the mid-1800s, women in America were facing many of the same challenges that women are still facing today. Jane Kirkpatrick examines these challenges in her Christian fiction novel Something Worth Doing.
Based on real-life suffragist Abigail Scott Duniway, Kirkpatrick tells the story of a young woman who settles in Oregon Territory with her family and becomes a teacher in a one-room schoolhouse. She is soon courted by two men, one of whom captures her heart.
Abigail is torn between settling down to start a family and being an independent woman. A series of events puts Abigail in a position where she witnesses first-hand the limits placed on women by society. She wants to make a difference, but will she be able to?
Fans of Jane Kirkpatrick and history lovers alike will enjoy Something Worth Doing. It’s a refreshing departure from the typical Christian fiction set in the 19th century.
Disclosure: I received a complimentary copy of this book from the publisher. All opinions are my own.
Oh, you’ve got me ready to order this new Jane Kirkpatrick book! I have most of hers – she’s a favorite author of mine. And I have a bit of connection to her through her husband. Jane’s husband’s mother was the best friend of my best childhood friend’s mother. At times while visiting my friend, the Kirkpatrick boys and their parents would also visit. And, quite a few year’s later, my best friend’s mother introduced me to my sweetheart! So, Jane and I have a bit of connection – and I LOVE her books.
~Adrienne~
Wow, Adrienne, that is so neat! It really is a small world after all. 🙂 I hope that you are doing well and that the smoke from the fires in clearing up.