Cry Freedom

By Marlo Schalesky

Book Overview

First a prisoner, now a slave--so far from her heart's cry for freedom. But nothing threatens Kwelik's dream as much as the whisper of forbidden love and the question of whether she'll be brave enough to stand against the fire of her fears. When the choice comes, will she sacrifice everything to find the freedom of following God... even when He leads her into the flames? Jonathan Grant fled his privileged English life to forge a new start on the American frontier. Yet the past that he so desperately wants to leave behind continues to haunt him. He searches for meaning through love, through war--and still freedom eludes him. In a time of hope and betrayal, England and France are fighting on American soil, using the colonists and Indians as their soldiers. Kwelik and Jonathan will be caught up in the conflict; their lives intertwined, then torn apart... All in the search for freedom

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1581341695
• ISBN13: 9781581341690
• Release Date: February 2000
• Publisher: Crossway Books
• Length: 379 Pages
• Weight: 2.90 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.0" x 5.5" x 8.4"

Customer Reviews

Incredible! And I don't use that term lightly....

What can I say about this book? It's so awesome...I almost can't describe it. When I started reading it in the beginning, I wasn't too excited. I thought it was going to be another one of those pointless "Christian" romance novels where the girl believes in God but never even thinks about Him until the very end when she's got the guy, who she managed somehow to convert, and then they both sappily thank God. But this was so different. The love story, while still there, melted into the background of Kwelik's extreme faith. I also love the fact that she doesn't do Christian platitudes...like,"Oh yeah, I'm going through all this horrible stuff, but the Lord will take care of it" Don't get me wrong, the Lord does get you through unimaginable things, but in the mean time, it still hurts. You can really feel Kwelik's agony and torment, but she still trusts in God. I also love the part about White Wolf. It really shows just how much bitterness and unforgiveness can completely change who you are inside, until you're someone no one can recognize. This book is fantastic!

Prepare To Step Back In Time

Schalesky writes with such powerful prose that the reader not only believes the story, we are swept back in time to the early 1700's to experience it. What is the cry for freedom in a land that we today take for granted? What is the cry for freedom that every person feels within their life on a spiritual level? Schalesky weaves these questions into a story of historical accuracy and with characters who live and breath upon the page. As both a historical fiction and contemporary fiction reader, I will definitely return to Schalesky's books again and again. A reminder of our nation's foundation and with insights that touch us today -- a definite must read!

I Was Hooked!

I really enjoyed Cry Freedom. I do not have much time to read but once I started this great book I couldn't put it down. I was instantly drawn to the characters and the excitement of the story. I appreciate the authors ability to bring the past to life with such historical accuracy. I CAN'T WAIT FOR THE NEXT BOOK IN THE SERIES!

Excellent Reading

TERRIFIC! "Cry Freedom" is a most interesting book, very well written; it drew me into the story where I was lost in that time period. It took my imagination back to an exciting era; an era where it seemed that the majority of people were conscious of living according to Bible standards. Excellent reading, difficult to put down. IT IS DEFINITELY A "MUST READ". I have recommended this book to several friends and church members. I plan to purchase several copies as gifts for friends and relatives. We're looking forward to each book of the series - I totally enjoy stories written for that time period - it couldn't be better. My appreciation to the Author for such excellent entertaiment in reading.

Gripping Writing

"Cry Freedom" is a novel that I'm passing around to all my friends. The story is truly enjoyable and the characters are unforgetable. I can't wait for the rest of the series! Perhaps my favorite part of the book was the gripping writing. I was impressed by the great descriptions. I felt like I was there!If you'd like a good book to add to your home library, I'd highly recommend this book. But make sure you clear a few hours from your calendar when you first pick it up . . . you won't want to put it down.