- A Life of Faith
"A Life of Faith" books are based on Martha Finley's
Elsie Dinsmore books. They have been adapted to appeal to modern children. The language has been updated, and the stories have been shortened. The books are published by Mission City Press, located in Franklin, TN.There are five series so far in the "A Life of Faith" series.
Elsie Series
The Elsie series is based on approximately the first six Elsie Dinsmore books. Some things have been changed such as the names of Elsie's two youngest children. In the original books they were Rosie and Walter. In the new version they are Rosemary and Daniel.
The series has eight books, a diary, and two supplement books.
*1.Elsie's Endless Wait(based on the classic "Elsie Dinsmore", which was published in 1867)
*2.Elsie's Impossible Choice
*3.Elsie's New Life
*4.Elsie's Stolen Heart
*5.Elsie's True Love
*6.Elsie's Troubled Times
*7.Elsie's Tender Mercies
*8.Elsie's Great HopeThe supplements are
*1.Elsie's Christmas Party Book
*2.Elsie's Life Lessons
*3.Dear Elsie
*4.Elsies Daily Diary
*5.Elsies Paperdoll Collection
*6.Elsies Endless Wait on Audiobook
*7.Elises Impossible Choice on AudiobookMillie Keith
The Millie Keith books are based on the Millie Kieth books written by Martha Finley. Millie Keith is Elsie Dinsmore's cousin.
The Millie Keith book series consist of eight books, a diary, and three supplements.
*1.Millie's Unsettled Season
*2.Millie's Courageous Days
*3.Millie's Remarkable Journey
*4.Millie's Faithful Heart
*5.Millie's Steadfast Love
*6.Millie's Grand Adventure
*7.Millie's Reluctant Sacrifice
*8.Millie's Fiery TrialThe supplements are
*1.Millie's Life Lessons
*2.Millie's Prayer Projects
*3.Dear Millie
*4.Millie's Daily Diary
*5.Millie's Paperdoll Collection
*6.Millie's Unsettled Season on Audiobook
*7.Millie's Courageous Days on AudiobookViolet Travilla
The Violet Travilla books focus on Elsie's second daughter Violet. It starts at approxiamately book seven of the original series.
The series consist of eight books.
*1.Violet's Hidden Doubts
*2.Violet's Amazing Summer
*3.Violet's Turning Point
*4.Violet's Bold Mission
*5.Violet's Perplexing Puzzles
*6.Violet's Bumpy Ride
*7.Violet's Defiant Daughter
*8.Violet's Foreign IntrigueSupplements:
*1. Violet's Life Lessons
*2) Violet's Devotional Sketchbook
*3) Violet's Daily DiaryLaylie Colbert
The Laylie book is about a young slave girl, Laylie, who meets Millie Keith and must make some very important decisions.
The series consist of only one book.
*1.Laylie's Daring Quest Laylie Colbert is a 7 year old girl growing up on Elsie's Grandfather's planation, Roselands, although it is before Elsie comes to live there. Laylie and her brother Luke are orphans, but are well taken care of by other slaves on the planation. The book follows Laylie through many trials and hardships causing her to reconsider what she truely believes.Kathleen McKenzie
Kathleen's books were not written by Martha Finley, but are part of the "A Life of Faith" series. Kathleen is not related to the other girls.
The series consist of four books.
*1.Kathleen's Shaken Dreams
*2.Kathleen's Unforgettable Winter
*3.Kathleen's Abiding Hope
*4.Kathleen's Enduring FaithExternal links
* [http://www.alifeoffaith.com] www.alof.com
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