Land of the Brave and the Free

The Journals of Corrie Belle Hollister #7

by Michael R. Phillips

In the latest volume of this series, a kindly pastor helps Corrie recover from amnesia, and she goes on to aid the Union cause in the Civil War and mourn President Lincoln's assassination. Original.

Genres: Historical Fiction, Christian Fiction, Fiction, Christian, Historical, Civil War, Young Adult

317 pages, Paperback

First published May 1, 1993

About the author

Librarian Note: there is more than one author with this name in the Goodreads database.

Michael Phillips has been writing in the Christian marketplace for 30 years. All told, he has written, co-written, and edited some 110 books. Phillips and his wife live in the U.S., and make their second home in Scotland.

Reviews

[Autumn Nicole · Rating 4 out of 5]

I LOVE this book! This series was on of my favorites when I first read them, but it meant so much more to me re-reading it now. So many of Corrie's thought processes are my own. She was facing the same things in this book that I am now facing in my own life. God led me to reread this book at just the right time - it really spoke to me.

"Did I really believe that God was my Father, that he had made me exactly as he planned, my looks and all? Did I really believe that I was of value to him? Did I really believe that I had nothing to fear, nothing to worry about, and no reason to feel lonely since I was in his care?"

[Amanda · Rating 3 out of 5]

A challenging book to read in some ways, as the main characters in some ways the "perfect" Christians. It made me do some self-evaluation about my own life, which can be difficult in spite of being necessary and good. Another quick, simple, and enjoyable read.

[Olivia · Rating 3 out of 5]

I liked this book a whole lot more than the last one. Although once again I was a little annoyed with a statement made; "Southerners' hatred of black men was so extreme and irrational, I had to fight against hating the Southerners myself." It seems to me that it's stretching it a bit to say that Southerners as a whole hated black men. There were good Southerners. What about the people on the Underground Railroad, which was mainly in the SOUTH? So this I was unimpressed with.

I really liked the part where Corrie went to her hometown in New York. All the things she remembered were neat, and her change of heart was encouraging to my spiritual life.

[Shelly Ann · Rating 5 out of 5]

I read this book way back in 1993/94, it took along time. But it was worth
the read!! Very good, I loved how the couple met, how he found her, and
how they got engaged was awesome!!! Loved the whole story!

[sonya morgan · Rating 5 out of 5]

My favorite of the journal's so far!


I love how Corrie is growing up. This novel it's rich with history, intrigue, and relationship. I always enjoy her times of spiritual growth and discovery.

[Partridge Public]

Phillips, Michael PB

[Bear · Rating 3 out of 5]

Read during the era of "whatever was on mom's shelf was allowed" and I recall liking them at the time. Not sure why now.

[Penny · Rating 4 out of 5]

This was another very good book in this series. It followed the end of the Civil War, which held a lot of interest. Some of the book dragged a bit.

[Rebecca Martin · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book follows Corrie Belle Hollister as she grows into a woman of God and takes part in both the Civil War and President Lincoln's election.

[Linda Hubbard · Rating 5 out of 5]

I love the book and all the history within the pages I am a big history buff so I love the story like Corrie was really there with Lincoln, Lee and Grant

[Bruce Dinsman · Rating 5 out of 5]

What a ride it was again! Not only does Michael R Phillips do serious historical research and development, but he is also well versed in relationship issues of the spiritual and temporal range and especially how they affect each other. This book covers the end of the Civil War and Corrie maturing enough to know that God is enough. What I want to know from the author is how he gets in the head of a 20-year-old woman and knows what she's dealing with? You're going to want to read this one, and maybe back up to the first book and reread the whole series. I have found that I have matured a lot as a Christian reading all that the author puts into the series.

[Amy · Rating 5 out of 5]

Michael Phillips has reached a new pinnacle in this series. I have so far loved each volume: This one completely eclipses even those! I LOVE Corrie Belle Hollister, and her path to maturity in Christ! This book gives so much depth and beauty while building tension, I cried through the last third of it! I am so thankful for this Christian author using his talents in this way. Bless you Michael Phillips.

[Linda · Rating 4 out of 5]

I enjoyed this book. It is the continuing story of Corrie’s two years away from home. She spends time involved in the Civil War, fundraising and working with the Sanitary Commission and the Sisters of John Seventeen, all who worked with injured soldiers. During this time she recovers from a serious wound and is nursed back to health by a man and his landlady. It is clear the man will eventually become her husband. This is also the time when Lincoln is assassinated. All of which leads to her maturing and growing into an adult woman. This is a coming of age story.

[Barb Wittwer · Rating 5 out of 5]

Another great episode

I'm already searching for the next book... That should tell you enough to get you reading. This book was a little more repetitive than the others but I've still enjoyed the inspiration and the great story.

[christine ✩ · Rating 3 out of 5]

pFFTTTT

[Gayle · Rating 4 out of 5]

I am thoroughly enjoying this series.

[Terry Yaceyko · Rating 5 out of 5]

Very enjoyable read.

[Dru · Rating 1 out of 5]

You can always tell when there are books before the one you are reading. Didn't enjoy this because I didn't understand what was all going on.

[Serenity F. Helzerman · Rating 5 out of 5]

Oh yes, she she loses her memory. 😜 can’t forget that one! 🤭

[Emily · Rating 5 out of 5]

Finding home in Christ in life perfect theme for my life great book :) !

Read in 2 days April 8th-9th 2019

[Anita · Rating 5 out of 5]

Audiobook, 13.5 hours

[Trudy Bowman]

cant seem to find it to read have NOT
READ IT YET