Welcome to this stop on the Julie by Catherine Marshall Reissue Celebration Blog Tour with JustRead Publicity Tours!
Author: Catherine Marshall
Publisher: Gilead Publishing
ReIssue Date: April 17, 2018
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Will the dam hold?
Julie Wallace has always wanted to write. Trying to escape the Great Depression, Julie’s father buys the Alderton Sentinel, a small-town newspaper in flood-prone Alderton, Pennsylvania, and moves his family there. As flash floods ominously increase, Julie’s investigative reporting uncovers secrets that could endanger the entire community.
Julie, the newspaper, and her family are thrown into a perilous standoff with the owners of the steel mills as they investigate the conditions of the immigrant laborers. As the Alderton Sentinel and Julie take on a more aggressive role to reform these conditions, seething tensions come to a head.
When a devastating tragedy follows a shocking revelation, Julie’s courage and strength are tested. Will truth and justice win, or will Julie lose everything she holds dear?
Julie Wallace has always wanted to write. Trying to escape the Great Depression, Julie’s father buys the Alderton Sentinel, a small-town newspaper in flood-prone Alderton, Pennsylvania, and moves his family there. As flash floods ominously increase, Julie’s investigative reporting uncovers secrets that could endanger the entire community.
Julie, the newspaper, and her family are thrown into a perilous standoff with the owners of the steel mills as they investigate the conditions of the immigrant laborers. As the Alderton Sentinel and Julie take on a more aggressive role to reform these conditions, seething tensions come to a head.
When a devastating tragedy follows a shocking revelation, Julie’s courage and strength are tested. Will truth and justice win, or will Julie lose everything she holds dear?
I read the story of Julie,
years ago, when my grandmother gave me a copy. I've enjoyed it now as much as I
did then. Julie's story is a powerful testimony to faith. Alderton was a town
filled with problems, but within the framework we meet several wonderful,
faithful people. I especially enjoyed the way Julie's family worked together to
try to establish a newspaper and the many folks who God sent to help them.
Catherine Marshall's research about the Johnstown flood and difficult working
and living conditions for the blue collar workers enhance the story with
accuracy and believeability. The story is full of excitement, a bit of romance,
a thread of faith, and a nod to families and people who work together for the
good that God has called them to. If you haven't read this wonderful book, you
have a chance to now. Julie is being re-released by Gilead Publishing. I'd also
recommend this story for Young Adult readers. I received a complimentary copy
of the book and a positive review is not required.
About the author:
Catherine Marshall (1914-1983), “The New York Times” best-selling author of 30 books, is best known for her novel “Christy.” Based on the life of her mother, “Christy” captured the hearts of millions and became a popular CBS television series. Around the kitchen table at Evergreen Farm, as her mother reminisced, Catherine probed for details and insights into the rugged lives of these Appalachian highlanders. Catherine shared the story of her husband, Dr. Peter Marshall, Chaplain of the United States Senate, in “A Man Called Peter.” A decade after Dr. Marshall’s untimely death, Catherine married Leonard LeSourd, Executive Editor of “Guideposts,” forging a dynamic writer-editor partnership. A beloved inspirational writer and speaker, Catherine’s enduring career spanned four decades and reached over 30 million readers.
Catherine Marshall (1914-1983), “The New York Times” best-selling author of 30 books, is best known for her novel “Christy.” Based on the life of her mother, “Christy” captured the hearts of millions and became a popular CBS television series. Around the kitchen table at Evergreen Farm, as her mother reminisced, Catherine probed for details and insights into the rugged lives of these Appalachian highlanders. Catherine shared the story of her husband, Dr. Peter Marshall, Chaplain of the United States Senate, in “A Man Called Peter.” A decade after Dr. Marshall’s untimely death, Catherine married Leonard LeSourd, Executive Editor of “Guideposts,” forging a dynamic writer-editor partnership. A beloved inspirational writer and speaker, Catherine’s enduring career spanned four decades and reached over 30 million readers.
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wow thank you for your review. this sounds like such a wonderful book. i have not read any of her books and would love to.
ReplyDeleteYou're welcome! I hope you enjoy it as much as I did. You'll have to check out Christy, too!
DeleteThank you for your review and the information on "Julie" by Catherine Marshall as well as being part of the book tour.
ReplyDeleteI can't wait until I have the opportunity to read this book.
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So glad you stopped by! I hope you enjoy Julie as much as I have.
DeleteThank you for joining the tour and your diligence in posting. Greatly appreciate your efforts!
ReplyDeleteI'm happy to be a part of this fun tour!
DeleteI'm really glad this was a rerelease as I don't always get around to reading all the books I think I might like.
ReplyDeleteI loved this book the first time I read it, too.
DeleteThank you for sharing about "Julie". I've not read Catherine Marshall's books. Sounds like I've been missing out.
ReplyDeleteI enjoyed her book Christy, too.
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