A Book Review: Tess of the Storm Country by Grace Miller White

I read this book because it is the book that my husband's grandfather read more that 75 years ago and later he gave the name 'Tess' to my mother-in-law. I had heard the story before that she had been named for the main character in this book, but had never read it.

This story will transport you to another time. A time when there were squatters and they were treated horribly. A time when people's preconceived ideas and expectations led them to make poor and unfounded judgments (oh wait...we still do that). You will follow a young girl and see a mustard seed of faith grow in her. And you will see that even though she has none of the 'modern advantages,' she is the one who is the richest.

Tess passed away two months ago and we located the book to read. The story captured me early on and is one of love and faith and adventure and drama and unfairness. I am sure that Mr. Brown wanted his daughter to have the fine qualities of Tess when he chose this name for her. She lived up to the name and her dad's expectations.

We miss you Tess.