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Story Behind The Book
The “Roaring Twenties” was a time of great change, when women raised their hemlines and bobbed their hair. When Elena settles into a strict conservative town as the newest doctor, a slew of problems begin to arise. The town is not ready for a female doctor, let alone one so strong and independent. Elena Yeates, the town’s newest doctor, must struggle to prove herself in this western town, while keeping her composure, poise, and femininity. As she fights to prove herself, the town’s most eligible bachelor finds it a challenge to see if he can win her heart. With the 1920’s rise of women's rights, this novel gives you great insight at the struggles women had to go through, all the while watching a young love blossom!
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<p class="MsoNormal">Linda Weaver Clarke is an amazing author who writes amazingly visual and descriptive books, without the story getting too wordy!! This story centers around John, middle child of Melinda and Gilbert Roberts, and Elena, the new town doctor. The chemistry between these two can be seen throughout the book by all the joking and kidding around they do with one another. I enjoyed the time frame in history that the story is told, where women's rights were expanding all over the country. Elena's character is challenged by the men in town to prove herself as a 'real' doctor. Even Gilbert, the patriarch, had to overcome his opinion of being 'uncomfortable' in seeing a woman doctor.</p> <p class="MsoNormal"> </p> <p class="MsoNormal">"Elena, Woman of Courage" is an amazing journey of visual reading that will take you to the lands of Idaho and transport you into the surroundings of the story. You feel you are living the life of the characters, who feel like your own family members, as you get to know each character’s flaws and strengths. The love of a man and woman is only as strong as the bond and life they share together! --<strong>Allison King, Allison’s Attic Book Review</strong></p> <p class="MsoNormal"> </p> <p class="MsoNormal"><strong>J</strong><span style="font-weight:normal;">ohn Roberts, son of Melinda and Gilbert Roberts is one of the most eligible bachelors in town but when a relationship becomes serious, John takes off. Melinda just wants to see him happy and settled down. The first time John sees Elena Yeates, he is amazed by her beauty. He feels a flutter in his heart every time he sees her. But Elena wants nothing to do with him. <em>Elena Woman of Courage</em></span> is a wonderful book full of history, passion and romance, as well as a touch of suspense and humor. The characters are matched perfectly and it is sweet to watch romance develop between John and Elena. --<strong>Kim Atchue-Cusella, Book Loons</strong></p> <p class="MsoNormal"> </p> <p class="MsoNormal">The story focuses on the new doctor in town, Elena Yeates. She's seeking acceptance in the conservative western town of Paris, Idaho, in 1925. While Melinda Roberts wishes to switch from her old doctor to the new female doctor, the men folk are quite skeptical of her. That is, except for one. John, a "confirmed bachelor", is entranced by the new woman in town, who just happens to be the new doctor.</p> <p class="MsoNormal"> </p> <p class="MsoNormal">Clarke’s books are enjoyable to read, and although they're wholesome, they're never boring. Linda Weaver Clarke is outstanding at presenting the characters' thoughts, especially when it comes to romance, and she captures the highs and lows of romantic life rather adeptly. The author also pays close attention to historical accuracy, enabling readers to learn about U.S. history in her novels. --<strong>Suko’s Notebook</strong><span style="font-weight:normal;"></span></p>