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Brides of Alaska
Journey to Alaska with bestselling author Tracie Peterson. The bleak wilderness of America’s 49th state challenges three women in different eras: Julie, a nurse, who must serve victims of a 1925 diphtheria epidemic; Beth, whose Canadian-born husband is killed in World War II; and Rita, who takes on the ultimate test of endurance, the Iditarod dog sled race. Each must surmount the obstacles in her life, and perhaps, with God’s help, find true love as well.
397 pages, Paperback
First published May 1, 2016
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Tracie Peterson
250 books3,131 followersTracie Peterson is a bestselling author who writes in both historical and contemporary genres. Her novels reveal her love for research as well as her strong desire to develop emotionally meaningful characters and stories for her readers. Tracie and her family live in Montana.
pen name: Janelle Jamison
pen name: Janelle Jamison
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April 9, 2017
“Brides of Alaska” was the first book that I read by Tracie Peterson. It was not my most favorite book, but it wasn’t my least favorite either. I didn’t enjoy it as much as I had hoped I would.
This book has three short stories in it that are all set in Alaska and are woven together in some way.
So the first story, “A Light in the Window”, is about a nurse during the 1925 diphtheria epidemic. I didn’t really care for the main guy character which made it a little harder to enjoy the story. The thing that I liked the most about this story is the historical facts about the diphtheria epidemic and the Great Serum Race.
The second story, “Destiny’s Road”, was probably my favorite story. I also thought that the salvation message was well done.
The last book, “Iditarod Dream”, was the story that I was most looking forward to since I really enjoy learning about the Iditarod and following it each year. Well, I didn’t find this story to be quite as good as I’d hoped. The main character was quite annoying through the first half of the book. The thing that I did like was the Iditarod facts. They were very accurate for the time. Some things have changed with the race since the book was written in 1994, but it was very accurate for its time.
So, I did somewhat enjoy this book, but it just wasn’t my favorite
This book has three short stories in it that are all set in Alaska and are woven together in some way.
So the first story, “A Light in the Window”, is about a nurse during the 1925 diphtheria epidemic. I didn’t really care for the main guy character which made it a little harder to enjoy the story. The thing that I liked the most about this story is the historical facts about the diphtheria epidemic and the Great Serum Race.
The second story, “Destiny’s Road”, was probably my favorite story. I also thought that the salvation message was well done.
The last book, “Iditarod Dream”, was the story that I was most looking forward to since I really enjoy learning about the Iditarod and following it each year. Well, I didn’t find this story to be quite as good as I’d hoped. The main character was quite annoying through the first half of the book. The thing that I did like was the Iditarod facts. They were very accurate for the time. Some things have changed with the race since the book was written in 1994, but it was very accurate for its time.
So, I did somewhat enjoy this book, but it just wasn’t my favorite
December 31, 2017
Being as I live in Alaska, I had high hopes for this book, with the anticipation of loving it as I’ve read other books from Peterson and enjoyed them. Unfortunately I was disappointed in it. While the Alaska theme was nice and some of the historical detail and history was intriguing, I found the characters completely unloveable and the storyline hard to get into right away. The main guy in the first story comes off forceful, unrelenting and controlling, especially with kisses (and on the very first day they meet, no less). I get like there was absolutely no special interaction to draw these two people into a relationship after one day, yet he’s professing love and marriage and she is wobbling in her thoughts toward him. Then she up and marries him on whim, and almost immediately starts questioning the decision and won’t be honest with him about her fear of being forced to quit her job as a nurse (because he won’t like it). Maybe it’s just me, and my experiences dealing with victims of sexual assault and abuse, but from the first incident of him basically forcing her to enter this odd interactive relationship/thing I was just turned off. I think Peterson is traditionally a great writer and has turned out many great stories, sadly for me this just wasn’t one of them.
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May 22, 2016
This is a wonderful Christian book about a family in Alaska. The three books included in this volume spans several years and tells the history of Alaska.
June 1, 2019
Honestly not my favorite Tracie Peterson book. The book seemed to drag on even though the ending predictable. I felt like there was a lot of the characters thinking about what they were going to do rather than actually do it. There was also a great deal of "preaching". While I love Christian books and I appreciate the use of scripture to bring points into clarity sometimes it can be a bit overwhelming. All the stories were related to each other and the flow was very good but I still did not enjoy the book as much as I wished. Probably my favorite was the last story. Alice was the most believable character. The details of the Iditarod dog race was really interesting as well. Again not my favorite but still enjoyable.
December 8, 2018
Can you ever go wrong with a Tracie Peterson book? Spoiler alert: NO. The storyline is based on one family, with a sub-book on certain family members. All based in Alaska. I enjoyed the stories, but was very touched by the realistic Christian struggle that was very much a part of the whole story. Tracie Peterson, puts a much needed emphasis on our need for God in our lives. Great story, great message!
May 11, 2019
No Disappointment
I have read most of Tracie's books and with every single one her writing sucks me right into the plot. This one was no different. I loved being in Alaska and living through the experiences of these characters. Their strength and growth in their faith as they faced trials and tribulations was inspiring.
I have read most of Tracie's books and with every single one her writing sucks me right into the plot. This one was no different. I loved being in Alaska and living through the experiences of these characters. Their strength and growth in their faith as they faced trials and tribulations was inspiring.
May 30, 2019
This was my first Tracie Peterson book and I immediately fell in love with her writing. She takes beautiful love stories and puts them in the middle of history. So very interested. I keep looking for her books and have enjoyed all that I have read. Thanks, Tracie, for your books. I can't get enough of them.
August 18, 2024
The stories were interesting enough to keep me engaged. The religious theming was really heavy handed and obnoxious, though that’s on me for not paying attention to the labels when I grabbed this from the free library. It was also heavily laced with misogyny and conservative trope, though much of that was consistent with the time.
September 16, 2019
Wonderful book, can't wait to start the next one!!!
Love all the bible verses and how stories evolve.. Recommended highly. Three stories about faith and the love individuals have for Jesus...
Love all the bible verses and how stories evolve.. Recommended highly. Three stories about faith and the love individuals have for Jesus...
January 15, 2022
Not my fave but this is fun to read. Some words are hard to understand since I live in PH (we don't have snow here 🙂). It's kinda relatable with my trust and faith with God. Their romance is cute, especially with August and Beth.
March 11, 2022
Rereading this during Iditarod season :) The first story is a sweet reminder of why we have the Iditarod. I always enjoy a story that solves a spiritual dilemma and not just a guy/girl romance with a superficial problem. Our worth is in Christ alone!
August 12, 2018
3 Beautiful stories intertwined with each other. The perfect book for someone who likes to know what happens to characters after the story is over.
June 1, 2019
A great story of adventure and love in Alaska. Enjoyed the three stories. Tracie Peterson writes great stories.
November 7, 2019
I enjoyed these 3 stories. Interesting historical fiction with details about Alaska. Great reminders of how to walk by faith.
February 13, 2022
read as individual books
October 21, 2024
it’s refreshing. It’s emotional and tragic and happy and frustrating all into one and I think you could (even if you didn’t enjoy it) take pleasure in those facts in itself.
April 15, 2023
Three separate stories, but all linked together.
Ok book, but I didn't love it. I checked the date these stories were written after I had finished the book and it was 30 years ago. This would make these some of the earlier stories that Peterson published. The storylines were rather simplistic - I think her writing style has developed and she writes much better stories now!
Ok book, but I didn't love it. I checked the date these stories were written after I had finished the book and it was 30 years ago. This would make these some of the earlier stories that Peterson published. The storylines were rather simplistic - I think her writing style has developed and she writes much better stories now!
January 12, 2020
I loved that all three short stories were interwoven through the generations of the Eriksson family. That and the suspense brought about by the treacherous conditions that Alaska can put a person in made for three unique and well written stories. I have always loved Tracie's writing and she did not disappoint with this mini-series either. This was the first book I read in the new year and I am happy that I chose it because reading about Alaska in the middle of winter, while it's snowing, is quite magical.
August 31, 2016
Read this trio of books many years ago. Have re read a couple of time. I thoroughly enjoyed all the details of Alaska and especially in the first book, about early Nursing.
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