To whet your reading appetite for this funny and thought-provoking book, you can’t do much better than read these reviews submitted by Indianapolis residents:

This is a story about an Indiana Quaker family facing war, challenging their religious beliefs, the temptations they face and their reactions, and the strength they find in themselves, their family and their community in times of crisis. The time frame is before the Civil War – but it could be today in reference to the times of strife and challenges we all face currently and where we find our inner strength.
-Sheila Pratt

A great read filled with Hoosier values. Adapted into a beautiful Oscar nominated film by William Wyler, staring Gary Cooper, Dorothy McGuire and a very young Anthony Perkins. While the film shows a decidedly Hollywood interpretation, the rich cinematography, fine acting, and haunting Dimitri Tiomkin score make the story oh so memorable. One of my favorite works of fiction for it's accessible prose yet deep and heart warming message.
-Mike Williams

Since its original publication in 1946, The Friendly Persuasion has won millions of admirers, both critics and general readers alike, and to this day remains in print, a testament to its enduring qualities.

This pathfinder will help introduce you to the rich imagination of Jessamyn West, and in particular, her One Book "The Friendly Persuasion.".

FIC WES West, Jessamyn The Friendly Persuasion Summary: Presents the lives of Jess and Eliza Birdwell and their children, Irish Quakers who lived by the banks of the Muscatatuck in Indiana around the time of the Civil War. Also Available: Cassette, Video

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