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Lanie Belle Freeman, a 14‑year‑old from Fairhope, Arkansas, begins keeping a daily journal on April 12, 1928, documenting her life and aspirations. In a town where her family owns a five‑acre homeplace, Lanie dreams of attending college and becoming a writer. The narrative follows her through the challenges of a struggling local business, an expanding family, and the looming hardships of the Great Depression. As the Freeman household faces unexpected obstacles and tragedies, Lanie’s faith in God and her steadfast determination become the glue that holds her family together. The story explores the resilience of a tight‑knit family and the enduring hope of a young woman in a time of economic uncertainty.
First publish date: 2005
Genre: Christian Fiction/Historical Christian Fiction
Authors: Gilbert Morris
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