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A Mother's Story: A sweeping family saga filled with emotion Kindle Edition

by Maggie Christensen (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.5 out of 5 stars 399 ratings

A lost child. A mother’s grief. A daughter’s journey.

In Scotland, in1941, as WW2 increases in ferocity, Rhona Begg goes against her parents’ wishes and enlists in the ATS—a decision that brings with it heart-breaking consequences. After the war, weighed down with regret and grief, Rhona receives news that has the power to change her life.

Across the ocean in Australia, Nell Duncan worries about her husband who is fighting in the Far East. When she receives the dreaded news that he is missing in action, her world collapses. The end of the war brings changes to Nell’s life, but her dream of bearing a child is no longer possible and she grieves for what might have been.

In 1971, when Joy Baker gives birth to her daughter, she begins the journey to discover her ancestry. What she finds shocks her to the core and propels her on a journey to the land of her birth.

Three women. Three mothers. Three astonishing stories.

From wartime Scotland to present day Australia. A Mother’s Story is an emotion-filled sweeping family saga.

Perfect for lovers of WW2 historical sagas and women's fiction.

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    November 2, 2021
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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B0991CVHST
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Cala Publishing
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  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ November 2, 2021
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 739 KB
  • Simultaneous device usage ‏ : ‎ Unlimited
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
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  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 286 pages
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0645128321
  • Page Flip ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.5 out of 5 stars 399 ratings

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Maggie Christensen

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Maggie Christensen writes about mature heroines coming to terms with changes in their lives - women who have learned to live and love in later life and the heroes worthy of them, heartwarming stories of second chances. Readers often describe her books as feel-good reads with people you'd want as friends.

After a career in education, Maggie Christensen began writing contemporary women's fiction portraying mature women facing life-changing situations. Her travels inspire her writing, be it her frequent visits to family in Oregon, USA, her home on Queensland's beautiful Sunshine Coast.

From her native Glasgow, Scotland, Maggie was lured by the call 'Come and teach in the sun' to Australia, where she worked as a primary school teacher, university lecturer and in educational management. Now living with her husband of thirty years on Queensland's Sunshine Coast, she loves walking on the deserted beach in the early mornings and having coffee by the river on weekends. Her days are spent surrounded by books, either reading or writing them - her idea of heaven!

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Customers find the book's story quality positive, with one describing it as a wonderful heart-felt narrative about lives lost. Moreover, the writing is well-executed according to multiple reviews. However, the book receives mixed reactions regarding its emotional content, with one customer finding it emotionally gripping while another describes it as heart-breaking.

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Customers enjoy the story of the book, with one customer describing it as a wonderful heart-felt narrative about lives lost.

"...War time hurts everyone so much. It hurts everyone. Well written a moving story" Read more

"A sad but wonderful story of lives lost and found. I enjoyed reading this book and highly recommend it to those interested in the history of this era." Read more

"...It’s a beautiful story, although fiction, that really could be true." Read more

"Excellent feel good story!..." Read more

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Customers appreciate the author's writing style.

"...War time hurts everyone so much. It hurts everyone. Well written a moving story" Read more

"I liked the way the author wrote the story and how she wove the story from WWII thru the mid 70s...." Read more

"I could hardly put this book down. Well written and easy to follow. The characters were believable." Read more

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Customers find the book heartbreaking, with one review noting how wartime affects everyone deeply.

"Much love between a mother and a daughter. War time hurts everyone so much. It hurts everyone. Well written a moving story" Read more

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Top reviews from the United States

  • Sue Hutton
    5.0 out of 5 stars Nice story
    Reviewed in the United States on March 28, 2022
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    Much love between a mother and a daughter. War time hurts everyone so much. It hurts everyone. Well written a moving story
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    4.0 out of 5 stars A Wonderful.Story
    Reviewed in the United States on April 10, 2022
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    I liked the way the author wrote the story and how she wove the story from WWII thru the mid 70s. She told the story of two women living in different countries who came to love the same child due to extenuating circumstances.
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  • Merry Gantley
    5.0 out of 5 stars excellent
    Reviewed in the United States on September 21, 2022
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    A sad but wonderful story of lives lost and found. I enjoyed reading this book and highly recommend it to those interested in the history of this era.
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  • 9 am
    5.0 out of 5 stars emotionally gripping
    Reviewed in the United States on January 19, 2022
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    Bring on the Kleenex! This story had me locked in after just a couple of pages. Discussions of war time scarcities, rape, single motherhood challenges, family dynamic issues are all out there. But all done very tastefully and without sensationalism. If you are a mother or love a mother, it will pull at your heartstrings.
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  • Cathy Roberts
    5.0 out of 5 stars wonderful heart felt story
    Reviewed in the United States on March 17, 2022
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    I loved this book. I cried through most of it, though I was angry how something like this could have happened. If you choose to read this book, you will not be disappointed. It’s a beautiful story, although fiction, that really could be true.
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  • Patricia Q. Dorwin
    5.0 out of 5 stars Any Mothers Story
    Reviewed in the United States on April 7, 2022
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    Each woman who reads this book and is also a mother will know exactly what Rhona is feeling. True, many younger women will have little or no knowledge of the way unwed mothers were treated. This book will delight you with joy and possibly reduce you to tears.
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  • Karen
    5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent feel good story!
    Reviewed in the United States on November 16, 2021
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    I could hardly put this book down. Well written and easy to follow. The characters were believable.
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  • Kindle Sherry
    5.0 out of 5 stars Heart-breaking…but good ending!
    Reviewed in the United States on February 27, 2022
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    Story will stay with me for a long time. Just can’t fathom all the tragedy people faced during WWII in England.
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  • Eileen
    5.0 out of 5 stars Amazing
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on February 12, 2025
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    I have only discovered this author over the last few months, the novels have been wonderful.
    A Mothers Story is a most compelling story, I have read this over two nights, not being able to put it down.
    A story of war, rape, pregnancy, family life, heartache, happiness.
    Emotions run high, the story is told with tears and laughter, I sighed and cried.....
    If you wish to loose yourself in a book for a few hours this is one to read.
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  • Keri Karamitsos
    5.0 out of 5 stars What an emotional read
    Reviewed in Canada on May 14, 2023
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    I Just finished this book a WW2 historical fiction filled with lots of emotions highly recommend. Without giving too much of this book away. This book is about a mother who spends most of her life searching for the baby daughter she thought she lost. A wonderful family story I totally loved and couldn't put it down. Loved how it was written especially how the words flowed off the pages. As well loved the characters in the story and felt they were were well developed. This is the first book by Maggie Christensen I have read look forward to reading more by her.
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  • quail001
    5.0 out of 5 stars emotional roller coaster for sure
    Reviewed in Australia on February 8, 2022
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    I was captured the whole way through. I was so hoping mother and daughter would find each other. The characters were so real and I felt I knew them. Would recommend to anyone who has a heart.
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  • Linda Sadler
    5.0 out of 5 stars Breathtaking
    Reviewed in Australia on February 7, 2022
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    The first time I have read this authors books. Such a beautiful and emotional story, oh did I cry. Will be reading more of this lady’s books.
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  • Annette D
    5.0 out of 5 stars A Mother’s Story.
    Reviewed in Canada on December 11, 2021
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    A heart wretching story of love and pain. How sad thinking your daughter was dead after a bombing but how wonderful to,find her alive years later. Really enjoyed reading this story and would loved to have had more story of the mother and daughter meeting. Highly recommend this book.
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