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Customer Reviews for Revell House on Malcolm Street, The: A Novel - eBook
Revell House on Malcolm Street, The: A Novel - eBook
It's 1920, and Leah Breckenridge is desperate to provide for her young daughter after losing her husband and infant son in an accident. In a boarding house run by her late husband's aunt, Leah finally finds refuge. Is it the people---or the house itself---that reach into her heart with healing?
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Customer Reviews for House on Malcolm Street, The: A Novel - eBook
Review 1 for House on Malcolm Street, The: A Novel - eBook
Overall Rating:
Very Disappointed
Date:February 4, 2011
Faith
Location:Illinois
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Really enjoyed all of her other books, but was very disappointed with this one.
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Review 2 for House on Malcolm Street, The: A Novel - eBook
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WONDERFUL HEART FELT NOVEL
Date:November 4, 2010
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What can I say that others haven't already said. It was wonderful. It was an emotional roller coaster all the way thru. Leah and Josiah had endured so much sorrow that without the grace and mercy of God they would have never gotten thru it all. And that precious little daughter of Leah's was something special and so faithful. That was a perfect description of childlike faith. It was so multi-layered.This is a fantastic read for everyone. Get it and enjoy. Keep these coming Leisha!
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Review 3 for House on Malcolm Street, The: A Novel - eBook
Overall Rating:
Poignant historical novel about living thru grief
Date:October 9, 2010
Quality:
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The House on Malcolm Street by Leisha Kelly is a thoughtful and moving historical novel. Leah Breckenridge has had a terrible year; first her mother died, then her husband, John, was killed in a tragic train accident, and finally her infant son Johnny died in the flu epidemic. Leah and daughter Eliza are left alone, homeless and broke, and because of a abusive relationship with her father she cannot stay with him, so she hesitantly accepts an invitation from John's aunt Marigold to stay with her in her boarding house. Eliza thrives with Aunt Mari's faith filling the house, but Leah is still angry with God for taking away those she loved. Aunt Mari's other border is Josiah Walsh, a childhood friend of John's who also lost his wife and their unborn child in a tragic accident. Mari hopes that the two can help heal the other's wounds, but both are too caught up in their own grief to reach out. Kelly's novel isn't exactly a romance, but it is poignant and heart-felt. Readers will ache for both Leah's and Josiah's loss, and while Leah's secret may be obvious to readers, it's revelation is still profound. There are several storylines loose at the end of the novel, will Saul and Mari's relationship last the prejudice of their neighbors? Will Josiah and Leah move forward to love? I hope that Kelly gives readers a sequel answering these questions and giving another look at the Kurcher family as well.
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Review 4 for House on Malcolm Street, The: A Novel - eBook
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AN EMOTIONAL HISTORICAL FICTION!
Date:October 8, 2010
THE HOUSE ON MALCOLM STREET by Leisha Kelly is a historical fiction set in 1920 Illoinois. It is written in first person, is well written with details and depth. It has faimly drama, tragedy, lost, faith, secrets, moving on with your life, finding the truth,railroads,death, sadness, hopeless,lost of family,trust, healing your heart,finding good friends and moving toward the future. The characters are interesting, caring, believable, and will capture your heart.This book will make you think, reflect on the people you have helped and cared for. I would recommend this book especially if you enjoy a get to your heart story that will hold your attention. This book was received for review from the publisher and details can be found at Revell, a division of Baker Publishing Group and and My Book Addiction and More.
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Review 5 for House on Malcolm Street, The: A Novel - eBook
Overall Rating:
The House On Malcolm Street
Date:October 3, 2010
Quality:
5
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It's the fall of 1920 and Leah Breckenridge's life has changed so much the last year that she is basically lost. Her husband was killed in an accident, and then her baby son dies from the influenza. If that isn't enough to overwhelm her she couldn't pay the rent, and has found herself along with her six yr old daughter Eliza, also called Ellie, homeless. She can't go back home to her parents, her mother is dead, and her dad had never really made her feel welcome. The only option she has is to go to Illinois to stay with her husbands Aunt Marigold who runs a boardinghouse.The only issue is Leah has a terrible fear of trains, and that is the only way for her to travel, so she must put her fears aside and do whats best for her daughter.
Upon arriving in Ill. she meets Josiah who offers to take her to the boarding house only to find out that he actually lives there with Marigold. Turns out he was a childhood friend of Leah's husband and a distant relative of Marigolds. Leah and Josiah don't hit it off at all, she gets the feeling he doesn't want her there, but unknown to her is the fact that he is dealing with his own grief. Will Leah find refuge at the House On Malcolm Street, and can she find her way back to God?
This was an amazing story, Leisha Kelly really knows how to draw you into a story and hold your attention until the end.She tells this story from the perspective of two people Leah and Josiah. In telling the story this way you get swept away with both characters feelings,their pain and grief literally jump off the page. The nightmares and the fear of trains that had plagued Leah most of her life draws us in with a bit of mystery which isn't resolved until the end of the story. The characters develop very well in this book and you quickly become immersed in their stories.
Leah had lost so much, even her faith in God, but her daughter had enough faith for both of them, and when they get to Marigold's house and we see what a kind, compassionate woman she is I was relieved that they might find a home. I also liked Marigold's ministry and how she could get people around her to help, allowing them to feel good about doing for others, the relationship with her neighbor was also another aspect of the book that I really enjoyed.
The only downside to this book was that it ended. I wanted to keep on reading about these characters, I can easily see how there could be a sequel to this book, I really hope that's the case because I want to read more about the people on Malcolm Street.
I would easily rate this book a 5/5
Even though I was provided a copy of this book by Revell, thanks Ms. Hausler, it in no way influenced my opinion of this book.
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Review 6 for House on Malcolm Street, The: A Novel - eBook
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What a sweet story filled with growing faith!
Date:October 3, 2010
Quality:
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The faith of a child can only bring us closer to Christ when we are in their presence. Little Eliza is a precious girl who has lost her father and is now leaving her home town with her mother. After the death of Leah Breckenridge's husband life changed forever. Leah has nothing left except for Eliza and fears of what tomorrow will bring. Leah has been invited to stay with Aunt Marigold in Illinois, a train ride from Missouri. As Eliza sees the trip as a exciting journey, Leah sees it as one of fear and anxiety. Leah is carrying burdens with her that no one should have to carry, but the through the faith of her daughter, she is beginning to understand that God is there. Always has been. There is a deep fear that Leah carries of trains, after all one did take the life of her husband. But there is so much more that life has taken from Leah. As she gets off the train she meets a young man who is not willing for her to go alone, but wants to help her on her way. This young man is Josiah Walsh. He too lives with Aunt Marigold and is carrying burdens of his own. There is healing in this house. A home where the Lord's presence is strong. Everyone needs an Aunt Marigold in their life. I know I do. Throughout this story we see healing, forgiveness, and grace. Family ties are bonded and painful pasts are broken. This is such a sweet story. What was my favorite character? Eliza, the child of faith. I can learn from this story to have a child like faith. To not be held back in fear, but to trust my Savior. This is one you will adore and one that has such strong meanings. There is so much to share, but then I would be giving too much away and I wouldn't want to do that. Happy reading!
This book was a gift from Revell for it's review.
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Review 7 for House on Malcolm Street, The: A Novel - eBook
Overall Rating:
Lots to think about
Date:October 2, 2010
Quality:
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The House on Malcolm Street by Leisha Kelly
This isn’t a feel good book or a quick read. It’s a book that makes you sit back in your chair and realize you’ve been there in some way at some time with your faith. The House on Malcolm Street will have you reflecting on people who have helped you or maybe you helped in the past, or even better who can you help now?
This isn’t a feel good book or a quick read. It’s a book that makes you sit back in your chair and realize you’ve been there in some way at some time with your faith. The House on Malcolm Street will have you reflecting on people who have helped you or maybe you helped in the past, or even better who can you help now?
It’s 1920 and Leah Breckenridge is widowed with a young daughter and no way to support her. She leaves St. Louis and heads across the river to Illinois where her late husband’s aunt has a boarding house. There Leah along with a few others begin healing their hearts and opening them to others.
The House on Malcolm Street is not a fast page tuner, but it is one that I will pull off my shelf again to read. There is a lot to be learned from the characters in this book.
Back cover:
It is the autumn of 1920, and Leah Breckenridge is desperate to find a way to provide for her young daughter. After losing her husband and infant son, she is angry at God and fearful about the days ahead. Finding refuge in a boardinghouse run by her late husband’s aunt, Leah begins the slow process of mending her heart.
It is the autumn of 1920, and Leah Breckenridge is desperate to find a way to provide for her young daughter. After losing her husband and infant son, she is angry at God and fearful about the days ahead. Finding refuge in a boardinghouse run by her late husband’s aunt, Leah begins the slow process of mending her heart.
Is it the people who surround her—or perhaps this very house—that reaches into her heart with healing? As Leah finds peace tending to an abandoned garden, can she find a way to trust God with her future?
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Review 8 for House on Malcolm Street, The: A Novel - eBook
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Date:September 17, 2010
Lisa Nelson
I love to read Leisha Kelly's books. I like the way she presents the story from more than one perspective. This book was so good!! I hope she writes another one soon!!
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