Ruth

by David N. Walker

When 12 year-old Ruth's father left for the Civil War, she was left to operate the farm while her handicapped mother ran the house. Follow Ruth as she has maturity thrust upon her, not only operating the family farm on her own, but also marrying a worthless husband and dealing with his immaturity.
Ride along as Ruth and her husband Sam head across the country to a new life in the Pacific Northwest, breaking through the Union Army's battle lines along the way.
Agonize with Ruth as she is faced by one roadblock after another in her attempt to build a normal life.

282 pages, Kindle Edition

Published October 17, 2016

About the author

David N. Walker is a Christian husband, father and grandfather, a grounded pilot, a would-be Nashville star, and a near-scratch golfer who had to give up the game because of shoulder problems. A graduate of Duke University, he spent 42 years as a health insurance agent. Most of that career was spent in Texas, but for a few years he traveled many other states. He started writing about 20 years ago and has six unpublished novels in addition to the published books listed here.