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Long Journey To Freedom: The Alice Lake Story
In an era when the unseen was greatly feared and the devil himself was believed to walk among men, suspicion could be as deadly as any weapon. The Puritan colonies in the 1600s, were governed by rigid religious doctrines and a constant fear of spiritual conflict which quickly became a breeding ground for hysteria, where cruel accusations spread swiftly among once-close neighbors.
For the God-fearing Lake family, what began as a quiet life rooted in faith and community would eventually unravel into a nightmare---one where truth was silenced and innocence offered little protection against the wagging tongues of the hate-filled accusers.
Long Journey To Freedom is a true story, taking the reader down the path of young love, joy, fear, many trials, repentance and judgment.
For the God-fearing Lake family, what began as a quiet life rooted in faith and community would eventually unravel into a nightmare---one where truth was silenced and innocence offered little protection against the wagging tongues of the hate-filled accusers.
Long Journey To Freedom is a true story, taking the reader down the path of young love, joy, fear, many trials, repentance and judgment.
308 pages, Paperback
Published May 22, 2025
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May 28, 2026
“Long Journey to Freedom” is a story about one of my very distant relatives, Alice Lake. I never knew she existed before reading this book, but from now on, her story will forever remain in my heart.
Alice struggles with the idea that God cannot forgive the grievous sin that has been haunting her for years. She had a child out of wedlock, and tried to take the unborn child’s life. While it didn’t work, the child was a constant reminder of the terrible sin she committed in the past, and she could hardly live with herself. Time and time again throughout the story, Alice wrestles with feeling as if God was still angry with her and could never forgive her, even though she had confessed her sin to Him (and He is faithful and just to forgive our sins. 1 John 1:9). This story was a reminder that God truly can forgive us (and has forgiven, if we repent of them) from our sins, no matter how terrible we may think they are. It’s also a reminder of the consequences of sin. Alice was tormented by her acts for the rest of her life, and could barely take the guilt. Even if we are forgiven, our pasts sin often have a way of taking their place in the forefront of our minds, and the memories of them will be with us forever.
D. Earl Gregg, the author, is none other than my amazing Nana. 😊 I’m so proud of her for masterfully writing such a gripping, heart wrenching story (and if you see this, Nana, I’m so sorry I didn’t read this book until now! 😭). You never cease to inspire me with each and every book. Thanks for writing Alice’s story and bringing it to life! (XOXO! Love you!😊)
Alice struggles with the idea that God cannot forgive the grievous sin that has been haunting her for years. She had a child out of wedlock, and tried to take the unborn child’s life. While it didn’t work, the child was a constant reminder of the terrible sin she committed in the past, and she could hardly live with herself. Time and time again throughout the story, Alice wrestles with feeling as if God was still angry with her and could never forgive her, even though she had confessed her sin to Him (and He is faithful and just to forgive our sins. 1 John 1:9). This story was a reminder that God truly can forgive us (and has forgiven, if we repent of them) from our sins, no matter how terrible we may think they are. It’s also a reminder of the consequences of sin. Alice was tormented by her acts for the rest of her life, and could barely take the guilt. Even if we are forgiven, our pasts sin often have a way of taking their place in the forefront of our minds, and the memories of them will be with us forever.
D. Earl Gregg, the author, is none other than my amazing Nana. 😊 I’m so proud of her for masterfully writing such a gripping, heart wrenching story (and if you see this, Nana, I’m so sorry I didn’t read this book until now! 😭). You never cease to inspire me with each and every book. Thanks for writing Alice’s story and bringing it to life! (XOXO! Love you!😊)
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