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Shiloh Legacy #3
Say to This Mountain
The families of Shiloh, Arkansas, face the troubles brought on by the Great Depression
447 pages, Paperback
First published January 1, 1992
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About the author
Bodie Thoene
202 books1,364 followersBODIE AND BROCK THOENE (pronounced Tay-nee) have written over 45 works of historical fiction. These best sellers have sold more than 10 million copies and won eight ECPA Gold Medallion Awards.
Bodie began her writing career as a teen journalist for her local newspaper. Eventually her byline appeared in prestigious periodicals such as U.S. News and World Report, The American West, and The Saturday Evening Post. She also worked for John Wayne’s Batjac Productions (she’s best known as author of The Fall Guy) and ABC Circle Films as a writer and researcher. John Wayne described her as “a writer with talent that captures the people and the times!” She has degrees in journalism and communications.
Bodie and Brock have four grown children—Rachel, Jake Thoene, Luke Thoene, and Ellie—and five grandchildren. Their sons, Jake and Luke, are carrying on the Thoene family talent as the next generation of writers, and Luke produces the Thoene audiobooks.
Bodie and Brock divide their time between London and Nevada.
Bodie began her writing career as a teen journalist for her local newspaper. Eventually her byline appeared in prestigious periodicals such as U.S. News and World Report, The American West, and The Saturday Evening Post. She also worked for John Wayne’s Batjac Productions (she’s best known as author of The Fall Guy) and ABC Circle Films as a writer and researcher. John Wayne described her as “a writer with talent that captures the people and the times!” She has degrees in journalism and communications.
Bodie and Brock have four grown children—Rachel, Jake Thoene, Luke Thoene, and Ellie—and five grandchildren. Their sons, Jake and Luke, are carrying on the Thoene family talent as the next generation of writers, and Luke produces the Thoene audiobooks.
Bodie and Brock divide their time between London and Nevada.
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August 24, 2019
An exciting and inspiring conclusion to this historical fiction trilogy. It really took me to another time, and showed how life was around the time of the Great Depression. Though I've read lots of historical novels, the Thoenes' books are always a step above the rest.
March 4, 2011
"Say To This Mountain" is set in 1929 right after the stock market crash. It picked up immediately after the end of "A Thousand Shall Fall." This book was my favorite of the trilogy and was the third in the series. You really need to read at least "A Thousand Shall Fall" before this book to fully understand the events in this one. Besides, reading this novel out of order will spoil many events in the previous two novels.
There were several point of view characters from different parts of America and different stations in life. The characters were interesting, engaging, and dealt with realistic struggles. However, one character did do a pet peeve of mine: he decided not to tell his wife and child that they were in danger because...it might worry them.
The story was a fast read. The suspense was fairly high from beginning to end due to relationship tensions and threat of physical danger to several of the main characters. The historical and setting details brought the story alive in my imagination. The backdrop of this book was the fall-out from the market crash and how it affected various types of people.
Several of the main characters were Christians. There were multiple occasions where the characters briefly had conversations about God and how He worked, but they flowed naturally as a part of the story and weren't "preachy."
There was no explicit sex. There was a minor amount of "he cussed" style bad language. Overall, I'd highly recommend this enjoyable, well-written historical novel.
There were several point of view characters from different parts of America and different stations in life. The characters were interesting, engaging, and dealt with realistic struggles. However, one character did do a pet peeve of mine: he decided not to tell his wife and child that they were in danger because...it might worry them.
The story was a fast read. The suspense was fairly high from beginning to end due to relationship tensions and threat of physical danger to several of the main characters. The historical and setting details brought the story alive in my imagination. The backdrop of this book was the fall-out from the market crash and how it affected various types of people.
Several of the main characters were Christians. There were multiple occasions where the characters briefly had conversations about God and how He worked, but they flowed naturally as a part of the story and weren't "preachy."
There was no explicit sex. There was a minor amount of "he cussed" style bad language. Overall, I'd highly recommend this enjoyable, well-written historical novel.
July 12, 2017
An exciting finish to the Shiloh Legacy series. Very much scripture is used in this series and shows how God can work in the midst of danger, trials, and adversity in people's lives. This series starts at the ending months of World War I, up to the final times of 1930. It covers the stock market crash and the beginning of the great depression. If readers think that they have a hard time in the present days, they have no idea of people experienced that lived according to this time and the things that they faced. It explains how those who live for the Lord, see greater blessings that those who live for themselves. I recommend that you read the full series in order starting with 'In My Father's House'.
June 14, 2017
We were left on a cliffhanger regarding Jefferson, Lilly, and the babies.
It turns out that had not died, but had gone to OK for Sheriff Riggs. Jefferson was trying to hunt leads to his parent's whereabouts, but with the question of his identity, he was locked up until the trial.
Birch and Trudy rather fade into the background as the readers get to see Ellis and Rebecca again. Life has taken its toll, and they are not newlyweds anymore. In their situation, the reader is introduced to strict capitalism in the form of Jack Titan, owner of Titan's Tires. Ellis works as a doctor, and the owner uses the doctors to declare men unfit to work. The union is hardly effective if the union leaders are fired.......This brings in blackmail and a fight outside the factory.
Hock, Willa-Mae, their youngest and a grandson...... all live in the same town as Ellis. Their neighbor is a mother and at first extremely prejudiced, but after relying on them to watch the two young boys, her pride will not let her allow them to watch the boys for nothing. Sadly, she commits suicide after laying crumbs leading Ellis and Rebecca to Willa-Mae so that the couple can take care of her sons.
Max and David are still being hunted by Smiley. Boss Quinn was killed, but Smiley doesn't believe it.
It turns out that had not died, but had gone to OK for Sheriff Riggs. Jefferson was trying to hunt leads to his parent's whereabouts, but with the question of his identity, he was locked up until the trial.
Birch and Trudy rather fade into the background as the readers get to see Ellis and Rebecca again. Life has taken its toll, and they are not newlyweds anymore. In their situation, the reader is introduced to strict capitalism in the form of Jack Titan, owner of Titan's Tires. Ellis works as a doctor, and the owner uses the doctors to declare men unfit to work. The union is hardly effective if the union leaders are fired.......This brings in blackmail and a fight outside the factory.
Hock, Willa-Mae, their youngest and a grandson...... all live in the same town as Ellis. Their neighbor is a mother and at first extremely prejudiced, but after relying on them to watch the two young boys, her pride will not let her allow them to watch the boys for nothing. Sadly, she commits suicide after laying crumbs leading Ellis and Rebecca to Willa-Mae so that the couple can take care of her sons.
Max and David are still being hunted by Smiley. Boss Quinn was killed, but Smiley doesn't believe it.
September 17, 2010
Bodie Thoene (pronounced Tay-nee)is my favorite Christian author. When I start reading one of her books ---I can't book it down. I love that she and her husband, Brock (the historian for her books)produce sequel books. The characters are real, like the people we meet every day. They experience good things, but they also experience horrible, awful things too. That's life. This is book 3 I have just started reading book 2 because I couldn't find if for a long time. Now, I (although out of sequence)can go back and read what happened to city-boy Davey Meyer who is street smart and gutsy. He had an inner longing to belong to somebody. I can't wait to read about Max Meyer a Wall Street sort of guy, and Jefferson Canfield who was incarcerated for 10 years, Willie Mae and Hock Canfield all who were running from Shiloh to hide something. I've got to find out why Jefferson was incarcerated. A great read....although these books can be read in any order, if possible Read book 1 first. If you've never read any Thoene books---I know you'll be glad that you started. Other (sequels) books by the Thoene's The Zion Covenant (6 books),The Zion Chronicles (5 books), Saga of Sierras (7 books)and The Galway Chronicles(4 books)
December 10, 2014
The final book of the series
Shiloh Legacy follow s Jefferson Canfield the son of Willa-Mae and Hock Canfield, Ellis Warner a medical doctor who is trapped into doing things other than what he vowed upon becoming a doctor, Birch Tucker who entered Jefferson's life after Jefferson saved his two sons from drowing in a river and a new comer David Meyer trying to escape the mob leader from New York and his final realization that small town has a lot to offer a person looking for a second chance. This book follows the crash of the stock market, company owners who do not see his workers as persons but a way to get as much money with the least amount of responsibility toward his workers and others who was caught up on the dream of becoming rich from the growth of the stock market. I love that Jefferson is finally after many years rejoined with his parents.
Shiloh Legacy follow s Jefferson Canfield the son of Willa-Mae and Hock Canfield, Ellis Warner a medical doctor who is trapped into doing things other than what he vowed upon becoming a doctor, Birch Tucker who entered Jefferson's life after Jefferson saved his two sons from drowing in a river and a new comer David Meyer trying to escape the mob leader from New York and his final realization that small town has a lot to offer a person looking for a second chance. This book follows the crash of the stock market, company owners who do not see his workers as persons but a way to get as much money with the least amount of responsibility toward his workers and others who was caught up on the dream of becoming rich from the growth of the stock market. I love that Jefferson is finally after many years rejoined with his parents.
January 17, 2014
I may have just finished this book yesterday but I've already forgotten many of the details. For me that means that the book wasn't good or bad enough to make an impression. It's middlingly better than the first two books in the series because once again the Thoene's narrow the scope of the book. (I will say though, the mobster chasing Max and Davey to Shiloh...big stretch.) Also, the Thoenes seem to come close so many times to portraying difficulties in the lives of their major "good" characters that are realistic and don't always end positively. However, they don't quite make it which for me makes this book (and these types of books) a little less enjoyable. The difficulties and the resolutions are exaggerated. It's a decent book but definitely nowhere near a masterpiece.
April 15, 2010
I like this book almost as much as the first two in the series but left off one start because of the ending. After the reading about and being emotionally immersed in the troubles of life toward the end of 1929 I sincerely doubt that everything could have ended so perfectly. The conclusion was just a bit too tidy and unrealistic considering the ups and downs of life that had been portrayed throughout the entire series. Otherwise this was a fantastic book and I would definitely recommend the trilogy to others.
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January 30, 2008
Third in the 'Shiloh legacy' series. This draws together threads from the first two books, although it could probably be read as a stand-alone novel. The story revolves around a large number of situations, gradually interweaving characters' lives, with a low-key Christian theme moving throughout: of hope even when life seems to be falling apart, and trusting God despite crises. Satisfying ending; eye-opening from the point of view of US history.
November 7, 2014
My to-read list is a mile long, and I'm currently reading several books for other purposes, so possibly that has affected my thoughts about this book. I generally appreciate the Thoenes' books for their historical insight and accuracy and for their faith-based encouragement. This book delivers that, but it just didn't hold my attention like others. I confess I skimmed the last third of it just so I could finish and move on.
September 18, 2016
I'd actually rate it 3 and a half. Its a good book, with very interesting, twisted and different stories but the one thing they have in common apart from "Love" is a sort of depressing feel. Each story gave me the same feelings and it wasn't love and usually not sympathy. Is it worth reading? Possibly yes, possibly no.
October 22, 2008
Third and final book in the series. Satfyin ending though I whish some of the endings would have been elaborated on a little bit more. But I enjoyed reading this series and learning more about the time frame around the great depression.
May 26, 2009
The third book in the Shiloh series. Bodie Thoene is a master of historical fiction. The three books are almost hard to read because of the description of the times, but the faith of the characters pulls them and you through.
September 5, 2010
A really good ending to this story, I like it when all ends are tied up. The way the US history is woven in to this story is very well done-it almost reads like a story that really could have taken place.
March 22, 2011
"........... love the part where God moved,worked miracles through those unsurmountable hard times that seems like eternity with their faiths.
a great put together of art, the stock market, hard times in Arkansas and those surviving families.
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May 19, 2014It follows 5 groups of people and keeps you wondering how they will all fit together. What is the author's purpose for bringing a person up. It took a little to keep track of everyone, but I enjoyed the book.
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November 10, 2017
Great series
As always, the author weaves a story line that covers all 3 books and finishes with an ending you are happy with. Also makes you think about how I would personally respond in many of the circumstances the characters find themselves in.
As always, the author weaves a story line that covers all 3 books and finishes with an ending you are happy with. Also makes you think about how I would personally respond in many of the circumstances the characters find themselves in.
September 22, 2007
I loved this book because it made the peoples life so real and easy to believe. I also enjoyed the plot because of the redemptive qualities it has put together.
May 5, 2008
From war to crash to depression we have followed them far. From one of the other origional four points of view--a war vet turned financial reporter. I had to keep reading.
April 15, 2011
This was a pretty depressing read and things were probably resolved too quickly in the end. However, I fell in love with all of the characters. The author does such a good job of characterization.
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December 9, 2008
I loved this whole series. One of my favorite historical fiction books.
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February 12, 2009
For my review of the Shiloh Legacy trilogy/series, CLICK HERE.
January 24, 2009
Third book in the Shiloh Legacy Series, and I loved all three of them.
April 11, 2009
third in the series of shiloh legacy, historical novels.
June 11, 2009
I really enjoyed this series. This last book takes place during the depression in Årkansas. What a hard life they had! But it also brought out just how families survive during hard times.
September 20, 2010
really loved these as well! These authors researched their ancestors and wrote about their lives. Some of the stuff is fiction, but a lot of the stories are true.
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March 16, 2011i looks like a good book
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August 10, 2011I think it started a bit slow but once I got more than half way I could not put it down. Some great life lessons in the book as well.
January 31, 2012
I really liked this whole 3-book series. It gives insight into the depression era
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