Tuesday, January 13, 2009

Unbridled Dreams

Title: UNBRIDLED DREAMS
Author: Stephanie Grace Whitson
Publisher: Bethany House Books
2008
ISBN: 978-0-7642-0327-5
Genre: Inspirational/historical

Irma Friedrich has been born in an influential and rich family, but in spite of having all the material comforts she ever wanted, she’s miserable. She wants to stay on her uncle’s ranch and work round-ups and practice trick-riding. Ever since Irma has met Buffalo Bill Cody, and he mentioned adding females to his Wild West show, Irma has dreamed of joining the famous act.

But first she has to convince her parents. But Irma’s mother, Willa, is convinced that Irma is throwing her life away. She believes Irma should go to finishing school at the same school that Mr. Cody sent his daughter, and then she would find a suitable match, marry well, and give up her foolish “circus” dreams.

At odds, Irma and Willa battle this out constantly. Willa has her own ideas about who Irma should marry too…but what is she to do when the King of Cowboys, Shep Sterling, rides into town, representing all that Irma desires…and everything her mother fears.

UNBRIDLED DREAMS is the first historical book by Ms. Whitson that I’ve read, though I read and loved her contemporary books. I enjoyed getting to know Irma, her hopes and dreams, and her family and friends. Irma and her mother both had strong personalities, and they were portrayed well in the book.

The faith message is expertly woven in, and the historic western community in which the book is set is also very well-developed. I thoroughly enjoyed reading this book by award winning author Stephanie Grace Whitson and look forward to many more books by this talented author. $13.99. 347 pages.

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