All right, I am supposed to review this book, right? Well, not really, I was given a copy after reviewing another book and I just haven't gotten around to reading or reviewing this one. So, since I have not reviewed this book I thought I might review the book . . . blurb.

From the beginning of the blurb, "take a three-thousand mile journey" we know that the hero/heroine is going to have the usual and horrible feelings called doubt, fear, and worse of all second guessing him/her self, not a pretty picture. Then it's followed by the "near death" experience that always leaves our lead on a trip of healing and 'oh my! I can't believe I almost died; I need to do something worth talking about and make use of myself'. Now that we know our lead is a female and she's about to meet a "Indian woman" therefore she, Amanda, has the urge to show the woman that she needs to change (in some cases this is good but seeing as I disagree with the Quakers I'm not even going to go there.) but anyway, this Indian woman will be shown by our powerful and perfect character that she's completely wrong and the woman will see that she's right, there's likely going to be tears, and all of that stuff.

There's also a " trapper who seems to be her biggest critic", huh, who could that be? One guess, the hero, the perfect trapper man that saves the girl, and "love follows her into the wilderness" and that's ALL we need to know so . . . There you have my reasons to read or not read this book, hope you enjoy.

And if you are one of the poor, I mean, dear readers of this book I dare you to tell me if I'm wrong. ;)

I received a copy of this book in exchange for my honest review and I am truly truly happy to share my true and honest thoughts.

Amanda Pearson gets jilted by her fiance, which leads her and her father to set out west, on a 3,000 mile journey in 1837, to be a missionary to the Nez Perce Indians. What she encounters along the way shows she truly is a woman of courage. There will be many heartaches, sorrows, and dangers. But along the way she will also encounter people she will eventually call her friends. A fascinating journey that kept me wondering what would happen next. ( )

Going through the difficult time our country is facing motivates me to look to the past, at "simpler" times. On thing that I learn when I look back is no matter when you look there is always some form of struggle, heartbreak, and injustice, which are also themes in Woman of Courage. Set in the west during the most primitive of times, Amanda Pearson, a Quaker, embarks on the journey of a lifetime, drawing courage from her faith, and a vow that she made to her father.

The circumstances that Amanda encounters on her journey are unfathomable, but what really drew me into the story is the incredible imagery of the journey into the untamed west. Wanda E. Brunstetter uses her pen like a paintbrush, painting the most vivid pictures. Oh to see that untainted beauty!

One of the biggest drawbacks of this novel for me was the "Quaker talk." I understand that is how they spoke, but a lot of Amanda's dialogue is so wrought with "thee's" and "thou's" that it is distracting from what she is trying to convey. As the story progresses, so does Amanda's maturity, and she slowly adapts to the western way of speaking, but is refreshing and such a relief.

The heartbreak and struggles that befall Amanda would bring anyone to their knees, and I love how steadfast she holds to her faith. Woman of Courage is a very emotional, yet inspiring story and truly a must read.

*I have voluntarily reviewed a complimentary copy of this book which I received from the Barbour Publishing through NetGalley. All views and opinions are completely honest, and my own. ( )

A Quaker women goes west to work with a mission, she becomes stranded and injured then found in the wilderness becoming stranded in a situation where she ministers to an unlikely couple and a single man. ( )

Amanda Pearson is a Quaker woman of deep faith taught to her by her preacher father. When her fiance breaks off their engagement, she and her father decide to leave New York. They sell their home and belongings and head west to become missionaries. Their goal is to bring God to the native people. The journey is perilous and both her father and guide die leaving her along to try and find the way to the fort. She becomes deathly ill and is rescued by an Indian Woman. It turns out that she is married to a white man and speaks enough English to communicate. Amanda and Mary (Yellow Feather) become friends and Mary becomes Amanda's fist Christian.

This story is very well written. There are many adventures, trials and tribulations that Amanda goes through. We learn about various tribes and some of their customs. We find out about kidnappings, slavery and relationships between the tribes. Through flashbacks, we find out how Mary ended up married to a white man and what happened in her past. Amanda was very courageous and true to her faith and beliefs. She was also a sweet and caring woman. I also felt sorry for her with all that she went though. It seemed like so many things went wrong, but with her prayers, the Lord was there protecting her and brought her through many situations. I do not want to tell you more about the actual story as it is very interesting to uncover as you read this tale. This was The Collector's Edition of the story and also contained a short story about "Little Fawn" and what happens to her as the story continues. It gave some closure to some aspects of the story. A very enjoyable Historical Fiction book with a Christian plotline. The publisher, Barbour Publishing, Incorporated, generously provided me with a copy of this book to read. The rating, ideas and opinions shared are my own. ( )