We Hope For Better Things (Paperback)
By: Erin Bartels

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"In this powerful first novel . . . Bartels successfully weaves American history into a deeply moving story of heartbreak, long-held secrets, and the bonds of family." Publishers Weekly, Starred Review
"A forbidden interracial marriage, an escaped slave, an expectant mother waiting for her Union soldier to return - all of these stories are deftly told by Bartels, as she explores the hard realities of racism and its many faces during various eras of American history. . . .Compelling characters make this winning debut also appealing for fans of general historical fiction." Library Journal
"Bartels' debut tells the story of three Balsam women, each of a different era, told against the backdrop of racism and violence in America. . . .will appeal to fans of faith-based women's fiction authors like Colleen Coble." Booklist
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"A forbidden interracial marriage, an escaped slave, an expectant mother waiting for her Union soldier to return - all of these stories are deftly told by Bartels, as she explores the hard realities of racism and its many faces during various eras of American history. . . .Compelling characters make this winning debut also appealing for fans of general historical fiction." Library Journal
"Bartels' debut tells the story of three Balsam women, each of a different era, told against the backdrop of racism and violence in America. . . .will appeal to fans of faith-based women's fiction authors like Colleen Coble." Booklist
- Category : Fiction
- SKU : 9780800734916
- Barcode : 9780800734916
- Size : 140 x 216 mm
- Long Author : Erin Bartels
- Number of Pages : 400 pp
- Language : English
- Format : Paperback
- Publisher : Baker Publishing Group