A Simple Man

by Sharon Mierke

Abraham Whitechild had no knowledge of his start in life. He never knew his parents and he had a slight rememberance of living with the Blackfoot. One man did make an impression on his future, although he was not to fully understand that until it was too late. He chose his own direction in life. He was all alone but never lonely. His solitary life, however, came to an abrupt end. He was charged with a crime he did not commit. Now he was a wanted man - wanted, dead or alive for murdering an innocent woman. The wanted poster had his picture on it and his name. Suddenly, his simple life became a very complicated one.

227 pages, Kindle Edition

Published January 20, 2024

About the author

"I'm not sure when someone decides to become a writer. I was once asked why I started and I said, 'I was tired of reading so decided to start writing!' Some dream about it but never do it and others are foolish enough to try. I have always loved Daphne DuMaurier's quote: 'Writers should be read and not seen or heard.' I loved the thought of writing but having anonymity at the same time. I doubt that can be achieved in today's world. I write for the pleasure of writing and I share it because I hope others will find joy in reading it."

Reviews

[Judy Hannigan · Rating 5 out of 5]

"A Simple Man" is a simple story about a remarkable man who lived what he considered to be a quiet life in a remarkable time. The author tells Abraham Whitechild's story in plain prose that packs an emotional punch - at least it did for me. I think it will do the same for most readers.

The author says in her biography that she writes because she hopes others find joy in reading her stories. I think she succeeds in that mission. I felt joy and shed a few tears, too. Her writing moved me and I will be buying and reading more of her novels. I will also be thinking about this one for a long time to come because it's really not "simple" at all.

[Janice Coy · Rating 4 out of 5]

A Simple Man tells the story of Abraham Whitechild who lives alone in a remote Montana Valley. He's perfectly happy with his situation until one day in the spring of 1871 he discovers his name on a wanted poster during a rare trip to Virginia City for supplies.
This case of mistaken identity sets the mountain man on a path of unanticipated change and self discovery.
Can he be happy in his new circumstances? After all, he's a simple man.
I've read other historical fiction by Mierke, and once again she demonstrates a comfortable knowledge of the time period and its inhabitants.

[Kent I. Merrill · Rating 5 out of 5]

Simply a great story!

A Simple Man is a wonderful story of a lone mountain man who loved the beauty and solitude of the frontier but unexpectedly
finds friendship, love, devotion and family.
The author captures the emotions of the reader with simple dialogue and marvelous description.

[K · Rating 5 out of 5]

beautiful written

I’ve always loved your books. This is one of my favorites. Thanks for a beautiful written story of the mountain man.

[Andrea Daily · Rating 4 out of 5]

Great book to break a slump

Good book no major storyline but a good read nice paced and fun! Was a slow but meaningful book with good lessons to take away.