This is not your typical Brunstetter Amish book, make no mistake by me saying this I don't mean I don't like them because I do enjoy them immensely! This is a bit different than her Amish books and her cookbooks. The main character, Amanda Pearson is a woman of deep faith taught to her by her preacher father. After a failed engagement this Quaker woman decides to spread God's word and become a missionary woman to the Indians. Before she gets there her and her traveling mates, her father and a trail guide go through many perilous things including fatalities that leaves Amanda on her own to navigate. Determined to continue on in the wilderness herself she becomes deathly ill before being rescued by an Indian woman married to a white man. They become friends despite not having the same religion and the Indian woman speaking just enough English to get by. I love how I felt as though I was there experiencing the wilderness from the travel,to the descriptions of the herbal medicines,to the clothing type and lodging descriptions. What a wonderfully inspirational writer Brunstetter is! I would love to see more historical books like this by this author!
Pub Date 01 Dec 2018
I was given a complimentary copy of this book from Barbour Publishing, Inc. through NetGalley. Thank you. All opinions expressed are my own.

Amanda Pearson has decided to become a missionary to the Nez Perce Indians after a broken engagement. Her father accompanies her but dies during the journey. Her guide is killed. Will she carry on or will she turn back?

This was a good clean historical book. It moved a little slow which I like something I can't put down when I'm reading, so am not giving it a high rating.

WOMEN, OF COURAGE. Wanda. Brunstetter
Amanda expecting to marry the next day, when Nathan comes by in the evening to speak to her. Traveling west, they would be on their own, without pay,as it was before as a Quaker minister. As a cabinet maker he made, and gave them money for expenses. With the Spaulding, to work along with them to bring Christianity to the Indians, Her trials start on the trail, and she forges ahead, relentless as a missionary in 1837. A realistic look at the life she endures, the heartaches, and hardships she has.
Little Fawn is an Indian child that Amanda found, and tells her story. The love of family and faith in God..
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This book by Wanda E. Brunstetter was absolutely wonderful! I have read most of her Amish books and I would say this is my favorite book so far from this author. It wasn’t Amish, it was about a Quaker woman, Amanda Pearson, who after being left by her fiance, decides to become a missionary in the frontier bringing Indians to Christ. She begins her 3,000 mile trek in 1837 during the time of frightening Indian attacks and many other hardships common to pioneering people of the early to mid1800’s.

Her trials begin to seem unsurmountable but she forges on till she finds help and friendship. She is relentless in her missionary goal. She meets Buck McFadden, a non-believer who she finds herself attracted to. But her strong Christian convictions will not allow more than a friendly relationship.
Amanda endures many hardships and experiences things she had never imagined she would experience. The trials are continual and she surely must wonder if her decisions had been right or not.
The title of this book is very appropriate for Amanda as well as other women she encounters. You really have to admire the women that helped to forge our country. This was a 5 star book! Very well done, Wanda!


The Story of Little Fawn (Sequel)
Little Fawn is the Indian daughter found by Amanda. This is her story. It was wonderful. Little Fawn has some adventures of her own. This is a story of faith, trust in God and family and love. It was a great addition to the book! So happy to have read this as well. Loved finding out what happens and it was so worth the read.

I received an ebook copy from NetGalley. All thoughts are my own.

Woman of Courage by Wanda Brunstetter is the fictional story of more than one very brave woman. It begins in Dansville NY in1837 when Amanda Pearson’s fiancé tells her he is in love with her best friend the night before they were to be wed. Amanda and her father are Quakers and decide to travel to Oregon to assist with the Spaulding Mission to bring Christianity to the Indians. Along the way her father passes away from a heart attack and then their guide is killed in an accident. How will Amanda find the courage to continue the journey? Still quite a way from the Mission will she be able to survive on her own in the wilderness?
I really enjoyed this story. The characters are all very strong and so well-written I almost felt like I was there. I have read many of Wanda’s Amish books so this was a change for me. I like the fact that she gives some historical background and information on the beliefs of the Indians we encounter in the story. There is so much hope and trust in God in the story without it being “preachy”. I give this book 5 of 5 stars.
I received an advance copy of this book through Netgalley in exchange for my honest review.

Wanda Brunstetter never ceases to amaze me! She is a brilliant Amish fiction author, and captivates her readers with each story. This book is a Quaker story, not Amish but her brilliance shines through just the same way. Each page turn brought me closer to the heart of the story, and left me with amazing messages from God. If you want a story that will warm your heart and stay with you for a long time to come, grab this story now. Wanda Brunstetter will not disappoint with this fabulous 5 star read.

*I received a complimentary copy of this book from the publisher and was under not obligation to post a review, positive or negative.*

Woman of Courage by Wanda Brunstetter
I love a good novel that is easily read and you feel transported back in time.. That is how I felt with Amanda and all her trials and tribulations. Everything she conquered on her journey in this story.
This is a great book that I enjoyed reading.

Wonderful series! This book dealt with a Quaker woman's strong faith and her perseverance to travel to the west coast to assist missionaries there to spread the Gospel to the Indians. She endured unbelievable hardship on her journey and never gave up.
Wanda Brunstetter is known for her Amish novels, but her vast knowledge of American history and her deep roots of faith allow her to write about any period of time. She is truly an inspirational writer!

This is a great read. I love how the author makes you feel like you are a part of the story and writes in such a way that you "hear" and "see" all the sounds and action. The bonus story of Little Fawn was also really good. This is a book that you just have to find out what happens next, but you don't want it to end. You won't regret getting this book. Thank you Barbour Publishing via NetGalley for the ARC copy of this book. It was awesome!! This is my honest opinion.

I really enjoyed this story. It was so different from the usual type of stories that I've read by this author. Amanda was such a strong character with an unending faith. Her resolve as a Quaker to bring faith to the Nez Perce' Indians was amazing. Amanda's journey and experiences along the way made for a great story. Highly recommended!

Wanda Brunstetter's Woman of Courage (Shiloh Run Press 2014) begins when young Amanda Pearson is jilted by her fiancee and sets out on a three-thousand-mile journey across early 1800's America to help a missionary couple in the Oregon territory. Her father joins her but dies of a heart attack early, leaving her with a tough but fair guide. When he is killed, she is alone, bereft of even the most basic survival skills, and would have died herself if not for a mountain man who unexpectedly finds her near death after bears ravaged her campsite. He places her in the care of another mountain man who is married to an Indian (Mary) he hopes can save her life. Despite these initial setbacks, her faith in God is not shaken and He always seems to answer her prayers.

While there are many fascinating characters in this story, one of my favorites is Mary--Yellow Bird to her native Nez Perce tribe. She was kidnapped from her People and sold to her trapper husband who is ambivalent about their relationship until one seminal event that changes everything for both of them. Seeing the white man's life through her eyes is humbling and educational.

While this surely is a book about a woman of courage--which of these two women the author refers to, I'm not sure--the thread that connects everything is Amanda’s unrelenting drive to spread the word of God and turn nonbelievers into Christians. I have to admit, I cringed at the idea of forcing religion on those with their own long-held beliefs but I know historically, this is what happened. Brunstetter, a New York Times bestselling author, addresses this with respect for all those involved and as nicely as possible.

This review will be published on my blog, WordDream, Oct. 4th.

Woman of Courage by Wanda E. Brunstetter received a five star rating as her book was one of the better reads for this genre. As I have written before this type of fiction is what used to be called a dime store novel which is not an insult. It was the kind of fiction you read before soap operas were heard on the radio or watched on TV. Christian books of this type are formatic and follow a basic theme. Woman of Courage is this type of book but is exceptionally well-written hence the five star rating. I rarely rate books like this five stars as it takes really good writing to create a really interesting story.

Based on what I wrote above her book is a good one. One of the characters dies of a heart attack, another dies from a snake bite and one almost dies from a bear attack. Eventually the main characters reach their goal and the story ends.

There is a bit of gentle romance and a few "thees" or "thous" to make sure it is understood the book has Christian characters to tell the story.

Recommend.

Review written after downloading a galley from NetGalley.