First Dawn (Freedom’s Path Book #1)

Judith Miller

Jul 2005 · Freedom's Path Book 1 · Baker Books

About this ebook

Lured by the promise of "real" freedom and a new town to call their own, sharecroppers Ezekial Harban and his three daughters leave behind remnants of slavery in the war-torn south and set off for Nicodemus, Kansas. When they arrive, they are shocked to see that little of what they were promised actually exists. Many head back home, but Ezekial and his daughters are determined to build a new life in the stark territory. Dr. Boyle, a newly arrived doctor in neighboring Hill City, is called to deliver a baby in Nicodemus. He and his family are moved by the plight of the settlers there and vow to help. But the white pioneers of Hill City face problems, too. When the lives of these two families intersect, neither town will ever be the same. Freedom's Path Book 1.

Ratings and reviews

This is an excellent book telling of the struggles of not only the harsh climate but of a people who had come out of winning a war that freed the people who had been enslaved for all their lives and treated like animals. The people had a hard life trying to survive with no support of anyone. It showed that a white man could help because he was just the same as the black man struggling to get along in the frontier of Kansas. The book was very interesting and I came away feeling that the black man was closer to God than some of the white people.

The story was okay. I just was completely bored from beginning to end. The other reason I gave this story three stars was the facts about the Bible and how it tells you to live your life, if she hadn't included those facts, I wouldn't have read this book at all.

This story could've been told in 1/3 of the space. I kept waiting for the exciting part to happen which wasn't until half way through the story.

About the author

Judith Miller is an award-winning author whose avid research and love for history are reflected in her bestselling novels. When time permits, Judy enjoys traveling, visiting historical settings, and scrapbooking the photographs from her travel expeditions. She makes her home in Topeka, Kansas.