Abraham and Anna: The Staats Family ChroniclesBy Saundra Staats McLemoreDescription:
From an early age, Abraham and Anna realize that the journey of life has its twists and turns. Abraham is from a family of hard working people of Dutch-German descent, his father a builder of fine furniture. Anna comes from a prominent family in the community, her father a law counselor. When Abraham and Anna meet at the tender age of four, an early bond occurs. On their first day of school, they meet two other first graders, Samuel and Naomi, who will become their lifelong friends. Over the years, they become inseparable. By the age of fourteen, Abraham and Anna begin to court, as do Samuel and Naomi. However, a pact made by four people from the previous generation turns all their lives on end. The story takes us on a journey from 18th century Bound Brook, New Jersey, to England, France, Boston and New Castle, Delaware. Along the journey, the friends come to realize the importance of understanding Romans 8:28 in their lives: "And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are the called according to His purpose." Book Takeaway:Wait upon the Lord, because He has the best for your life. Why the author wrote this book:Abraham and Anna is loosely based on my ancestor Abraham Staats who was born in 1750. I wanted to create a love-story of fiction with the family values, friendships, love of God, and history of the 18th century. |