Caroline... Down, But Not Out in Chicago

by Jean L. Kuhnke

Down, But Not Out in Chicago. Caroline finds herself without a home in the slums of Chicago. Her parents sent her to live with Aunt Ruth, but when she arrived, their circumstances had changed and they sent her back home. She overheard her parents say that they were relieved that she would not be going to Detroit with them and at sixteen she determined to make her own way in life. Without the use of telephones, neither her parents nor Aunt and Uncle knew of her choice. She started by cleaning houses for several clients while living under bridges, and in back alleys until she found an empty warehouse where she felt safer. Safer until she returned one night and found several boys waiting at her door. She waited until the boys went home and collected her few belongings and wandered around until she went into a church and fell asleep on the back pew. Pastor and Mrs. Unger directed her to a place where she could live the winter in a home while the owners were away. Her life and background prepared her for what was to come. She boarded a train with her Newfoundland Hound, given to her by the people whose home she stayed in, and went to Hillside, Arkansas hoping to find a job in the resort the McDougal’s visited during the winter. Instead of finding a job at the resort, she was asked if she would help a recent widow with her two infant children. Caroline ended up in a home that was far worse than the tenements of the inner city of Chicago where she grew up. The starving and filthy children sat limp on the porch. With little to feed them, she worked hard to give them a better life until their mother left one night without them.

178 pages, Kindle Edition

Published September 25, 2018

Reviews

[D'anah · Rating 5 out of 5]

Really good

I really enjoyed this Author's books. They are a complete story. One you can really get into. I like that it takes you through all the hardships and providential opportunities as well as gives you a satisfying ending. My favourite parts, are the God interventions. Yes, what matters is character and a true servants heart. These stories are fast becoming one of my favourites.
A really good, clean, godly read.

[Caroline · Rating 5 out of 5]

Clean read

I really enjoyed Caroline’s story with her faith in Christ, sense of family and hard work ethic. The story had enough tension to keep me reading right to the end, to make sure everything turned out alright for her! I recommend this to anyone who enjoys stories of overcoming difficult circumstances😀

[Lesley · Rating 5 out of 5]

Down, But Not Out In Chicago.

I loved Caroline and the strength and courage she had from young.
She trusted in God and was wise and God guided.
Dallas was good for her even though, he was not truthful in the beginning.
Yours books inspire and encourage me Jean.
Thank you for writing such books.

[Nellie Alexander · Rating 5 out of 5]

She is a great author!

I have been reading so many of her books in the last couple of weeks. I can’t pick a favorite. Thank you Jean L. Kunhke for taking me back in time. Mid to late 1800’s in my favorite era to read about. With each book I see, hear, smell and feel that I am right there with the characters. Thank you.

[Cleo A. Hanson · Rating 5 out of 5]

A great story of love and faith

After a childhood devoid of love, a young girl learns about God and with faith in her heart, she grows up to become a loving mother to two abandoned children and brings love and faith to her new family. Loved the book.

[Elizabeth West · Rating 5 out of 5]

Sweet Romance

Caroline...Down, But Not Out in Chicago by Jean L. Kuhnke. A great story of a young girl finding herself without a home. She works different jobs until she finds herself the mother of two abandoned children and a ranch. Then she finds love and a family.

[Linda Reville · Rating 4 out of 5]

Uplifting Story

This is a tale of a journey of faith. I enjoyed reading Caroline's story, because it reminded me that, no matter what our struggles are in this life, God is with us. We need to count our blessings, and thank Him for them.

[seaton bradford · Rating 1 out of 5]

The has a line something like”Love is the way to HAPPINESS”.

THAT LINE HAS GREAT MEANING FOR THE WORLD WE LIVE IN DURING 2020. MS. IN EACH OF HER BOOKS WHICH I ENJOY AND I LOOK FORWARD TO READING ANOTHER.

[Lea & Sandra · Rating 5 out of 5]

Strength in doing

When Caroline was presented with obstacles, she did not falter but carefully carried on striving for solutions. Some came through the guidance of others she was fortunate to meet and count as blessings. This is a book that inspires and I highly recommend.

[Patricia Braddy · Rating 5 out of 5]

Love this book

Love this author and the type of books she writes. Caroline was always a light where ever she went. Amen

[Maryk Adams · Rating 5 out of 5]

Trials to triumphs

Trials to triumphs as this fantastic story goes, with more twists and turns than you can ever imagine could happen.

[Dana Barnes]

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The long title intrigued me. Good story carried out throughout the book. The appropriate use and reference of the Bible is refreshing.

[Pam McCallister · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great book

[Judi Wicker · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great Read

I absolutely loved this book. It kept my interest from beginning til the end. Love happy stories such as this.

[Inky · Rating 1 out of 5]

There seems to be a physical assault in this book that is glossed over simply because the perpetrator is the brother of the main love interest. I found that disturbing, and it is the reason for my low rating.

While the number of children may be realistic for the historical setting, I found it difficult to think of that outcome as constituting a happy ending for the woman involved.