These Is My Words
The Diary of Sarah Agnes Prine, 1881-1901
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4.6 • 633 Ratings
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Publisher Description
A moving, exciting, and heartfelt American saga inspired by the author's own family memoirs, these words belong to Sarah Prine, a woman of spirit and fire who forges a full and remarkable existence in a harsh, unfamiliar frontier. Scrupulously recording her steps down the path Providence has set her upon—from child to determined young adult to loving mother—she shares the turbulent events, both joyous and tragic, that molded her, and recalls the enduring love with cavalry officer Captain Jack Elliot that gave her strength and purpose.
Rich in authentic everyday details and alive with truly unforgettable characters, These Is My Words brilliantly brings a vanished world to breathtaking life again.
PUBLISHERS WEEKLY
Based on the real-life exploits of the author's great-grandmother, this fictionalized diary vividly details one woman's struggles with life and love in frontier Arizona at the end of the last century. When she begins recording her life, Sarah Prine is an intelligent, headstrong 18-year-old capable of holding her own on her family's settlement near Tucson. Her skill with a rifle fends off a constant barrage of Indian attacks and outlaw assaults. It also attracts a handsome Army captain named Jack Elliot. By the time she's 21, Sarah has recorded her loveless marriage to a family friend, the establishment of a profitable ranch, the birth of her first child--and the death of her husband. The love between Jack and Sarah, which dominates the rest of the tale, has begun to blossom. Fragmented and disjointed in its early chapters, with poor spelling and grammar, Sarah's journal gradually gains in clarity and eloquence as she matures. While this device may frustrate some readers at first, Taylor's deft progression produces the intended reward: she not only tells of her heroine's growth, but she shows it through Sarah's writing and insights. The result is a compelling portrait of an enduring love, the rough old West and a memorable pioneer. First serial to Good Housekeeping; author tour; Literary Guild and Doubleday Book Club selections. FYI: Selected as the March 1998 Good Housekeeping "Novel of the Month."
Customer Reviews
These Words
This book held my interest all through. The fascinating story of a brave pioneering woman, Sarah Prine. She had one adventure after another in the Arizona Territory of late 1800s is told with great details of the times and her family’s part of them. The characters are interesting, especially Sarah and her husband Jack. It’s also a great love story.
Best book ever
A refreshingly Strong female character. This book is a page turner. The relationship between Sara and Jack is so sweet and wholesome. Thank you Nancy Turner for giving your audience a strong beautiful woman to read.
These Is My Words
I absolutely loved this book! I loved it so much that I ended up reading ALL of Nancy E Turner’s books. I loved the history in this book, and almost felt like I was on that wagon train with them. I felt all of the joys Sarah did, as well as all of the heartbreak that she endured. I highly recommend reading this book followed by the other two books in this series. Then you can wrap it all up with Light Changes Everything that tells the story of Sarah’s niece. You won’t be sorry...