A quiet strength

Name: A quiet strength
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Author: Unknown Author
ISBN: 9780739406793

by Unknown Author

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369 pages1999Bethany HouseISBN 9780739406793

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About this book

When her stetson-wearing neighbor left to seek his fortune, Virginia Simpson remained at home, sustained by hope and an expectant heart. But Now her beloved Johnathon is back, and Virginia can't wait to become Mrs. Lewis. But married life isn't as she planned it, and when her old friend, Jenny Wood returns with a surprising choice for the young couple, Virginia must make a choice, and depend on God to help her make the right one.

Publication Details

Publisher: Bethany House
Published: 1999
Pages: 369
ISBN: 9780739406793

About Unknown Author

(born 18 February 1935) is a Canadian author and pioneer of inspirational fiction. Her books are often set in a pioneer time period and centered around female protagonists. She is a committed Evangelical Christian. Janette Steeves was born in the Depression years in Champion, Alberta, to a Canadian prairie farmer and his wife, Fred and Amy Steeves. She graduated from Mountain View Bible College in Didsbury, Alberta. Janette met her husband Edward Oke (pronounced "oak") while they both attended college. They were married in 1957 and have pastored churches in Indiana, and Calgary and Edmonton, Canada. He later became the president of the college. Janette and Edward had 4 children, including a set of twins. Her daughter, Laurel Oke Logan, has co-written books with Janette. Her first novel, titled Love Comes Softly, was published by Bethany House in 1979. This book was followed by more than 75 others. She received the 1992 President's Award from the Evangelical Christian Publishers Association for her significant contribution to Christian fiction, the 1999 CBA Life Impact Award and has been awarded the Gold Medallion Award for fiction.