Follow the River by JAMES ALEXANDER Thom Summary and Reviews
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Book Reviews of Follow the River
Book Review: A ten star if I could
Summary: 5 Stars
Every time I think that I can't find any good reading material, along comes a reader review on Amazon that turns me onto something truly special. Such is the case with "Follow the River". What an incredible story of survival and historic testament to the power of the human spirit.
Mary Draper Ingles lived with her husband and 2 small boys in Drapers Meadow in what is now Radford, Virginia in 1755. She and her family were pioneers who helped to settle this part of the country. Mary and her 2 small sons were abducted from their home in the Drapers Meadow settlement one day and this book recounts both factually and fictionally her abduction.
This story recounts Mary's abduction based on the author's research of the historical records of the time. Mary escapes her captors and returns from the Ohio and Indiana border back down into the Radford, Virginia area. This is such a remarkable story since Mary was the first white woman to have ventured that far west and then she returned back to Virginia on her own.
I am not sure how I did not hear about her growing up since I grew up in West Virginia and Mary Ingles returned back down through present day Charleston, West Virginia and the Kanawha River Valley where I grew up. She also came through the New River area which even today is remarkably beautiful but rugged and inhospitable area. She did it when it was truly not settled and she had no maps and very little on which to survive.
I am so glad to have read this book. Mary's descendants were still living on the land that Mary and her husband settled in 1755 when the author wrote this book in the 1980's. The author was able to read some of the accounts of Mary's abduction and survival from family documents.
For those who enjoy historical fiction based on fact and who love to read about the indomitable human spirit, this book should be high on your reading list. A definite ten stars!
Book Review: A true survival story with history and major flavor.
Summary: 5 Stars
This book is an inspiration to all. You think you have gone through a lot, read this book and realize how meaningless the events in everyday life are. The story is gripping and the pages eminate a tale to give you hope and the realization that you can do anything you set your mind to.Book Review: ALMOST UNBELIEVABLE
Summary: 5 Stars
I was introduced to this book a few years ago.The vivid details and the courage of these women have since stayed with me.I would recommend this book to anyone.The experiences that they endured are so humbling that it makes one wonder if,in our modern times,would one have the ability and determination to survive the fate that was given these women.Book Review: AWESOME STORY
Summary: 5 Stars
I have read this book so many times it is falling apart. What I want to know is "Why the HELL isn't it in Hard Back!?" A book this good should be offered in Hardback. I find it very hard to believe there is not one out there somewhere!Book Review: Absolutely Terrific
Summary: 5 Stars
This book was given to me when I was in my middle teen years and even then I found it so completely interesting that I could not put it down. It was given to me by my grandmother and she also thought it was a wonderful story. The book is a story about a womans love for her home and her family and her struggle to keep those things together in her life. Although her and families struggles are described in great detail, the book gives enough feeling of her love for them that anyone with children can actually feel her longing to be with them and to protect them. I suggest this book to anyone who wants to read a book full of emotions such as fear, love, hate and desolation. If ever you think you have a bad time in your life, read this book and think of how bad some had to have it just to live day to day.