Across the Crying Sands

By Jane Kirkpatrick

Description:

Mary Edwards Gerritse is a witty and confident young woman who spends as much tim outdoors as possible on the rugged Oregon Coast where she and her husband John are making a new life. But challenges of the landscape, relationships, spirituality and the work required put strains on their young family. After a major loss, Mary takes on the task of delivering the mail over a treacherous mountain and along the coast of what today is known as Cannon Beach where she recaptures the spark that she lost and discovers that a life witout risk is no life at all.

Book Takeaway:

Even in the darkest of times, we are not alone. Friends, family and faith will carry us through even when we feel like we've gone "to sea in a sieve."

Why the author wrote this book:

I'm drawn to stories of strong historical women and Mary's journey to find herself through disappointment and loss spoke to me and I hope to readers of all ages.