All Things Hidden
by Tracie Peterson and Kimberley Woodhouse
This book is set in Alaska in 1935. The story is about a father and daughter that work together to take care of people as a doctor and nurse team. Life on the Alaskan frontier is not easy for Harold Hillerman and his daughter, Gwyn. Despite the obvious difficulties, Gwyn and her father have made a life for themselves and enjoy the beauty of nature and the native people of Alaska.
With the Depression in the states, the government has decided to help some young families relocate and begin a new life in Alaska. With the promise of help to build houses, transportation to get there, and the start of a better life, a number of families begin the journey.
Dr. Harold is concerned about the large amount of people that will be coming to Alaska, and the great chance for disease and not enough help. He sends a message to a young doctor he mentored as a child in hopes that maybe he might be looking for a challenge. Dr Jeremiah Vaughan receives this request at a time in his life when things are not looking very promising. After working and giving his all to his career in Chicago, he finds himself with the treat of his medical license being threatened. This move to Alaska might be just the reprieve he needs.
Dr. Vaughan, Dr Hillerman, and Gwyn work together to do their best to help all the people that are arriving in Alaska. Through measles, TB, and many other health issues that are faced in the building of this new community, the work keeps the 3 very busy.
Gwyn loves to be outside in the garden and has learned many ways to help survive the Alaskan winters and is eager to help those arriving to succeed in this new venture.
This book is filled with struggles of a single young woman adjusting to many changes in her world. There is also a little mystery, and many adventures. I enjoyed reading this book, and would strongly recommend it to others. The intertwining of faith and adventures of the Alaskan frontier keep the reader turning the next page to find out what happens next.
I received a complimentary copy of this book in return for my honest opinion. The opinions shared in this review are soley my responsibility.
