The Stranger at Home
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Code: 005733
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$4.80
Author: Mary Martha SherwoodPubl: Keepers of the Faith
Bind: Perfect Bound
Size: 5 1/2 x 8 1/2
Pages: 45
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This is a story about a little girl who lived with her grandmother. After a number of years, she returns home to her family, but finds she is a stranger to them. Her brother and sisters have had the benefit of godly parents, who have educated and trained them well, while she has been indulged by her doting grandparents. This is a story of her struggle to come to terms with her family, her sin, and her God. Written in 1830, it is a little gem with glimpses into godly family life and home education.
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Review by: Amy in Columbus, OH
"It often happens that one rebellious child is enough, to destroy the peace of a whole family." This short book has a lot of food for thought! While my modern mind had a hard time wrapping my brain around sending my child to live with her grandparents for 6 years and not seeing her once, I do know that things like that did happen in times past. At first I blamed Elvira's parents for sending her away, but when they extended so much grace to her and she refused to obey I did see that Elvira's heart was to blame. This book will make you ask, What would I do with a child who would not respond to discipline? Would I take the extreme measures that Elvira's parents did? I thought there was excellent illustration of a sinner's realationship to God before being saved. I also liked the lesson of not meddling in other parents' affairs. A woman stops to visit and she knowing nothing of Elvira and her rebellion starts meddling. I loved the homeschooling scenes in this book. A thought provoking read.
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