Yvonne Harris Livres

Exploring the concept of trust, the narrative delves into the complexities of relationships and the unseen bonds that connect individuals. It emphasizes the importance of faith in others, even when tangible evidence is lacking. The book invites readers to reflect on their own experiences with trust, encouraging a deeper understanding of its role in personal and communal interactions. Through thought-provoking insights, it challenges perceptions and highlights the power of belief in fostering connections.

Set against the backdrop of 1860s Canada during the Cariboo gold rush and the U.S. Civil War, the narrative follows Alice Ackerman, a determined woman grappling with social injustices. As she builds a business for gold miners, she is appalled by the mistreatment of Indigenous Peoples, culminating in a tragic wrongful execution. Her quest to find David, her missing soldier, leads her to the Deep South, where she confronts the brutal realities of racism and the Jim Crow era while trying to aid a desperate mother.

Jorani embarks on a transformative journey of self-discovery, realizing her inherent worth through her relationship with Jesus. As she navigates personal challenges, she learns valuable lessons about love, faith, and the significance of her identity. This poignant narrative explores themes of redemption and the profound impact of spiritual connection, inviting readers to reflect on their own value and purpose.

In the harsh and forbidding landscape of the far north, the path of survival is as slender as a shard of ice. This is the story of the indomitable spirit of a beautiful young woman as she challenges the odds to not only survive but thrive with her spirit intact. Set in the remote Inuit village of Panniqtuuq on Baffin Island, this story recounts a time of transformation when the old ways were confronted by the powerful influences arriving from the outside. Against the backdrop of the frigid North, this soaring saga follows a young woman emerging into adulthood. Ashoona, Daughter of the Winds is a compelling read based on a true story told to the author by a village elder about her arranged marriage to a much older man. Her words give us a glimpse through a window onto a different world that is now one only of memories--a time when Inuit society was undergoing massive upheaval.

A sweeping saga of westward-bound settlers in 1846, traveling the Oregon Trail, the treacherous Donner Pass, and the Fraser River valley.

In this thrilling adventure, ten-year-old Charlie is the target of two disreputable gold miners, one who may be a murderer. Charlie flees with his friend Claire, and the youngsters find themselves lost deep in the forest facing greater threats than the dangerous gold miners. Charlie and Claire confront the Yukon wilderness during a time when the only way to get to Dawson City in the summer was on the water with the great paddlewheelers or on foot using the Telegraph Trail. At the Echo Valley wood camp where the children are staying for the summer, there are no roads and no telephones. To survive, they must rely on their wits. Their older siblings, Edward and Victoria, try to rescue them, but are also caught up in the adventure, and a mystery that is not solved until the very end.-- (6/29/2017 12:00:00 AM)