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Testimonial Tuesday: The Storm Testament

By Carol Williams

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January 24, 2017 01:00 AM

"Dan Storm flees Missouri law to face a fiercer destiny in the Rocky Mountains."

I've always enjoyed novels about pioneer life. Pioneer life novels put life in perspective and makes it super easy to understand the hardships suffered by our predecessors and appreciate the comforts of our modern days.

The Storm Testament is a book by Lee Nelson, first published in 1982. It is an historical novel based on the journals written by the author's great-great grandfather, Dan Storm. The journals were lost for many years, and discovered to be serving as insulation in an old publishing building.

The book is disturbing in the detailed descriptions of the history of persecution and predjudice that is an ugly part of this nation's history.

It is an engaging novel, the first of a 4 part series, and taught me a lot about the differences in the various Native American tribe traditions and cultures. I had no idea the Native Americans were involved in the slave trading of women and children to Mexico, in an effort to gain horses, which was a sign of wealth. Horses were also used as a dowry to "buy" a woman from the head of her family.

In many ways, this was a disturbing novel, yet well written and certainly worth reading.

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Barbara Todaro

Retired...Mentoring Newbies - Franklin, MA

Previously Affiliated with The Todaro Team

Good morning, Carol Williams I should spend more time reading books other than women and weightlifting!!!!!!!!!!! can't change an old dog and her habits...

Jan 24, 2017 04:21 AM

Roy Kelley

Gaithersburg, MD

Sheila Anderson

Referral Group Incorporated - East Brunswick, NJ

The Real Estate Whisperer Who Listens 732-715-1133

Good morning Carol. How odd to lose a book to insulation. The slave trade part is not unusual but certainly troubling.

Jan 24, 2017 04:26 AM

Roy Kelley

Gaithersburg, MD

James Dray

Fathom Realty - Bentonville, AR

Good morning Carol. Some people call me disturbing, so I believe I would enjoy the book.

Jan 24, 2017 04:42 AM

Roy Kelley

Gaithersburg, MD

Dorie Dillard Austin TX

Coldwell Banker Realty ~ 512.750.6899 - Austin, TX

NW Austin ~ Canyon Creek and Spicewood/Balcones

Good morning Carol Williams ,

Thanks for reflecting on a book you have enjoyed reading. It's good to hear your thoughts and summation.

Jan 24, 2017 05:19 AM

Roy Kelley

Gaithersburg, MD

Ed Silva, 203-206-0754

Mapleridge Realty, CT 203-206-0754 - Waterbury, CT

Associate Real Estate Broker

That sounds like an interesting book. So many books on our history are laced with a great deal of fiction but if theses are written from journals they would be true works to appreciate.

Jan 24, 2017 05:40 AM

Carol Williams

Although I'm retired, I love sharing my knowledge and learning from other real estate industry professionals. - Wenatchee, WA

Retired Agent / Broker / Prop. Mgr, Wenatchee, WA

Good morning Gabe Sanders . I believe the younger generations need to have a better understanding of our past, in order to appreciate what they have. Thanks for stopping by. Have a great day.

Jan 24, 2017 06:12 AM

Carol Williams

Although I'm retired, I love sharing my knowledge and learning from other real estate industry professionals. - Wenatchee, WA

Retired Agent / Broker / Prop. Mgr, Wenatchee, WA

Good morning Barbara Todaro . You're not too old to learn new tricks. You just have your priorities.

Jan 24, 2017 06:14 AM

Carol Williams

Although I'm retired, I love sharing my knowledge and learning from other real estate industry professionals. - Wenatchee, WA

Retired Agent / Broker / Prop. Mgr, Wenatchee, WA

Good morning Sheila Anderson . Not exactly sure how it became insulation but what I can surmise from the prologue is: after the publishing company went out of business, the new owner of the building used the envelopes of manuscripts, that were stored in the attic, for insulation.

Jan 24, 2017 06:18 AM

Sheila Anderson

East Brunswick, NJ

Carol Williams

Although I'm retired, I love sharing my knowledge and learning from other real estate industry professionals. - Wenatchee, WA

Retired Agent / Broker / Prop. Mgr, Wenatchee, WA

Good morning James Dray . I heard you are only disturbing in a good way.

Jan 24, 2017 06:19 AM

Carol Williams

Although I'm retired, I love sharing my knowledge and learning from other real estate industry professionals. - Wenatchee, WA

Retired Agent / Broker / Prop. Mgr, Wenatchee, WA

Good morning Dorie Dillard . I don't read books as much as I used to but I do enjoy a good historical novel. Thanks for stopping by today. Happy Tuesday!

Jan 24, 2017 06:21 AM

Carol Williams

Although I'm retired, I love sharing my knowledge and learning from other real estate industry professionals. - Wenatchee, WA

Retired Agent / Broker / Prop. Mgr, Wenatchee, WA

Good morning Ed Silva . I'm anxious to move on to Part II in the series. Thanks for stopping by today. Happy Tuesday!

Jan 24, 2017 06:22 AM

Sheri Sperry - MCNE®

Coldwell Banker Realty - Sedona, AZ

(928) 274-7355 ~ YOUR Solutions REALTOR®

Hi @Carol - I find our history fascinating. Thanks for sharing your reading adventure.

Jan 24, 2017 06:35 AM

Roy Kelley

Gaithersburg, MD

Carol Williams

Although I'm retired, I love sharing my knowledge and learning from other real estate industry professionals. - Wenatchee, WA

Retired Agent / Broker / Prop. Mgr, Wenatchee, WA

Good morning Sheri Sperry - MCNE® . I do love a good pioneering story. Sure am glad I wasn't born during that time, though. Thanks for stopping by today. Happy Tuesday.

Jan 24, 2017 06:43 AM

Roy Kelley

Retired - Gaithersburg, MD

Thanks so much for sharing this book recommendation.

Have an outstanding week.

Jan 24, 2017 08:30 AM

Carol Williams

Wenatchee, WA

Will Hamm

Hamm Homes - Aurora, CO

"Where There's a Will, There's a Way!"

Very Interesting Carol Williams, I can see were horses back then would be use for lots of trading and I knew that blanks and horses where gifts to parents for a bride. A book in a wall, lucky someone found it.

Jan 24, 2017 08:37 AM