About the Book
Book: A Nurse for Jacob
Author: Caryl McAdoo
Genre: Christian Historical Romance
Release Date: July 2, 2020
Physician heal thyselfWhile physical wounds heal with time, a special balm is needed to heal those sick of soul. In the Civil War aftermath, two such people’s paths cross. Recent graduate of the Harrow School of Nursing first class in May 1868, Lydia Andrews arrives at the Touro Infirmary in New Orleans, hired on Clara Barton’s endorsement. There she meets Doctor Jacob Johnston, and both soon learn that love is the salve to soothe wounded souls.
Click here to get your copy!
MY REVIEW
Attention readers of historical fiction. If you are looking for a clean and fun book , look no further. This story is rich in history and I loved how the author includes a bit of history about nurses. Clara Barton has always been a person of interest for me. Having her mentioned in this story was exciting. It is not a long story but is packed with wonderful characters and a faith element that clearly resonates that God is first in the author’s life.
Lydia was a sweet character who is very skilled in nursing. I liked how she jumped in when needed and never let any doubts get in the way. It was nice to see how she interacted with patients and how caring she was. Lydia must have been on cloud nine knowing that Clara Barton had recommended her for the job. What a great privilege it would be to have someone like Clara sing your praises. There were a few nurses that were a bit envious of Lydia but I find that to be typical of women. Why can’t we be joyful for each other instead of allowing the enemy to become bitter over another’s accomplishments?
I’m not really sure I liked Jacob for most of the story. He was a little arrogant at times and took to Lydia much sooner than I liked. Maybe he was attracted to her faith and God was allowing Lydia to show him that God never stopped loving him? Whatever the reason, the author gives readers a story that will test Lydia as she begins to spend more time with Jacob.
This book is in a series but I feel like it could be read as a stand alone. I will say that you should read the entire series because the author is so gifted in writing stories that are faith filled and I always grow closer to God after finishing any book she writes.
I received a copy of this book from Celebrate Lit. The review is my own opinion.
Attention readers of historical fiction. If you are looking for a clean and fun book , look no further. This story is rich in history and I loved how the author includes a bit of history about nurses. Clara Barton has always been a person of interest for me. Having her mentioned in this story was exciting. It is not a long story but is packed with wonderful characters and a faith element that clearly resonates that God is first in the author’s life.
Lydia was a sweet character who is very skilled in nursing. I liked how she jumped in when needed and never let any doubts get in the way. It was nice to see how she interacted with patients and how caring she was. Lydia must have been on cloud nine knowing that Clara Barton had recommended her for the job. What a great privilege it would be to have someone like Clara sing your praises. There were a few nurses that were a bit envious of Lydia but I find that to be typical of women. Why can’t we be joyful for each other instead of allowing the enemy to become bitter over another’s accomplishments?
I’m not really sure I liked Jacob for most of the story. He was a little arrogant at times and took to Lydia much sooner than I liked. Maybe he was attracted to her faith and God was allowing Lydia to show him that God never stopped loving him? Whatever the reason, the author gives readers a story that will test Lydia as she begins to spend more time with Jacob.
This book is in a series but I feel like it could be read as a stand alone. I will say that you should read the entire series because the author is so gifted in writing stories that are faith filled and I always grow closer to God after finishing any book she writes.
I received a copy of this book from Celebrate Lit. The review is my own opinion.
About the Author
Award-winning author Caryl McAdoo prays her story brings God glory, and her best-selling stories—over fifty published—delight Christian readers around the world. The prolific writer also enjoys singing the new songs the Lord gives her; you may listen at YouTube. Sharing four children and nineteen grandsugars with Ron, her high-school-sweetheart-husband of over fifty years, she lives in the woods south of Clarksville, seat of Red River County in far Northeast Texas. The McAdoos wait expectantly for God to open the next door.More from Caryl
From the get-go, the idea about writing a story with a nurse heroine intrigued me; I haven’t had one before. My niece is a nurse and I have several friends and readers who serve. I believe nursing is a divine calling and admire the many who choose to be a medical servant.
The connection in the multi-author Nursing the Heart Collection is that the first class of nurses recently graduated from the Harrows’s School of Nursing are placed across the country through the friends and acquaintances of Clara Barton, who teaches at the school.
So I joined the project and started my research of medical practices in the post-Civil War years. It was a time where many medical breakthroughs occurred, and older instruments were greatly improved. I so enjoyed learning how healthcare practices have changed.
I think you’ll enjoy all that to as an integral part of this historical romance. This Texas author hopes readers will love my two medical servants, Lydia Andrews and the older Doctor Jacob Johnston, and I’m always “Praying my story gives God glory!”
Blog Stops
Debbie’s Dusty Deliberations, August 11
Splashes of Joy, August 11
Texas Book-aholic, August 12
Inklings and notions, August 13
For Him and My Family, August 14
Captive Dreams Window, August 14
Betti Mace, August 15
Locks, Hooks and Books, August 16
Older & Smarter?, August 17
deb’s Book Review, August 18
Artistic Nobody, August 19 (Guest Review from Joni Truex)
Ashley’s Bookshelf, August 20
Pause for Tales, August 20
Connie’s History Classroom, August 21
KarenSueHadley, August 22
Musings of a Sassy Bookish Mama, August 22
Happily Managing a Household of Boys, August 23
Simple Harvest Reads, August 24 (Guest Review from Donna Cline)
Giveaway
To celebrate her tour, Caryl is giving away the grand prize of a $25 Amazon gift card!!
Be sure to comment on the blog stops for nine extra entries into the giveaway! Click the link below to enter.
Sounds like a good read.
ReplyDeleteThank you, Rita :) I hope you have the opportunity to read it soon :) Blessings!
DeleteWonderful review, Deana! Caryl is an exceptional author. I'm looking forward to reading this one.
ReplyDeleteHey! There's my sister from the south! How are you? We're blessed and highly favored as I'm certain you are! Hugs and more blessings!
ReplyDeleteDeana! Thank you for the great review! I'm so happy that you chose to participate in my Celebrate Lit Blog Tour again! I know there are so many good books to choose from! You are such a blessing to me--and many other authors, I'm certain. Love and hugs and blessings galore for you!
ReplyDeleteThis sounds like a great story. Thank you for sharing your review and the book and author details
ReplyDeleteThis sounds like a very good read. Great cover!
ReplyDeleteStories about nurses are always interesting!
ReplyDelete