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Thursday, October 31, 2019

Giveaway - Captain Garrison

A young boy lives on an island near the sea and longs to sign onto a ship and go on an ocean voyage. When his dream comes true, he finds himself captured by pirates, barely escaping shipwreck, and unjustly accused of a crime.

That story line has been repeated often in stories through the years since we love to hear tales of men braving danger on the sea.

But in Captain Garrison, Katrina Hoover Lee includes all the above while also telling a story that goes deeper into the danger of the soul.


Katrina has written several nonfiction books including Blue Christmas and Voices of Syria. This is her first historical fiction telling the story of Nicholas Garrison who lived from 1701-1781. I enjoy historical fiction but often wonder where the history ends and the fiction begins. Katrina based her story on Garrison's short biography that he wrote before his death. His account is included in the back of the book so curious readers like myself can figure out exactly what is true in the story.

I've been fascinated with the accounts of the Moravian missionaries in the 1700s and this book delves into their work and passion. I found the book both an enjoyable read and personally encouraging.

The book is excellent for teens. Katrina doesn't ignore the evil of Garrison's early life and, though his infidelity is written about discreetly, if you read this book aloud to your children (something I'd recommend) you might want to look ahead to decide what is appropriate for young children.

Katrina is giving away a copy of Captain Garrison to a Home Joys reader.

To enter a giveaway for Captain Garrison, leave a comment on this post. Share with us a character from history that you find inspiring. If reading by email, click over to the blog and let your comment there.

Don't forget to share your email address with your comment or I have no way of contacting you.

To purchase your own copy of Captain Garrison go to TGS International.

You might also enjoy Katrina's blog.

Giveaway open for one week from today and is open to all US postal addresses. Winner chosen by random.org.

71 comments:

  1. Since my dad is gone, I guess he is a person in history. He was always full of inspiration, and wasn't shy about sharing it. He made right choices throughout his life, even if they weren't the most popular, and i thank God that I an benefitting from those choices today.
    I'd love to read this book. I'm reading books to put in our school library abs this looks like a good one for the older grades.

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  2. I would love to win for my oldest 2 grands, I homeschool all 5 and we are trying to build our library. They would say, Jesus, Benjamin Franklin or John Wycliff.Thanks for having such a great giveaway.

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  3. My daughter loves reading your blog. We are Josh Hess's family.:)She would enjoy reading this book. One character in history that she finds inspiring is Darline Deibler Rose.

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  4. Oops! I forgot to add an email in the previous post. Our email is hesscroft@gmail.com

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  5. Gladys Aylward's courage and determination amazes me. I have been following this book and would love to read it.

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  6. This book sounds interesting! But, ugh, just one person?! I love history and find all history intriguing. There's pieces from so many lives that show strength. Having just been to Gettysburg, I thought of Jenny Wade, how she died while staying to help her sister who just gave birth and baking bread for the soldiers. Or being at Antietam a month ago and reading more of Clara Barton. I love continually learning more about our founding country.

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  7. I would love to get this book to read and put into the church library. It sounds so interesting. I have been following Katrina on her blog, too.
    A man from history, there are various ones including my dad but Enoch in the Bible and Noah. They loved God and were found in favor with God. Besides Jesus, their lives encourage me.

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  8. I love reading your posts..book reviews and just "life"!! A character i enjoyed reading about or the characters in books about the Titanic! I've read fiction and nonfiction stories on that event. God bless your life!(my dad died when I was 5 so your blog has touched my life)
    Deb at petedeb8689@gmail.com

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  9. I'd love a copy of the book! An inspiring historical figure that I find to be courageous is Lady Jane Grey. I read a letter she wrote to her sister on the night before her execution. She was faithful to God until the very end. I was blown away after looking her up to find out that she was only about 16 years old when she wrote it. She sounded wise beyond her years. An amazing legacy.

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  10. I find people like Charles Spurgeon inspiring because they had a lot of deep thoughts, and they also shared their struggles. thequietphotographer96@gmail.com

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  11. I do enjoy Katrinas blog and her other books as well.
    Now, who do I find inspiring from history?
    Corrie Ten Boom from recent history. Her story The Hiding Place was life changing for me. I’ve read most of her books as well.

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  12. I never knew my grandmother, but looking at the family she raised, she must have been an amazing lady!

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  13. Corrie Ten Boon is one of my favorite! I'm always amazed at her positive outlook in life even during very rough times!

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  14. A book worth the read! I have almost completed the reading of it. I agree with Gina's evaluation of the book.

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  15. Ruth is an inspiring character because she gave up so much in order to follow God and to serve her mother-in-law.
    nebraskasenorita93@gmail.com

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  16. One of my favorite historical figures is also a biblical character. Hezekiah. Lynn Austin does a fabulous job in the Chronicles of the Kings series in bringing his life alive on paper. Her writings forced me to the Bible over and over and I was delighted to find that she dug deep into scriptures to write the story about him.
    Suzie
    doublejoys@msn.com

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  17. George Muller's faith inspires me! weaverfamily2002 at gmail dot com

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  18. Daniel Boone is a favorite of our son who would enjoy reading this book. :) jakah@verizon.net

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  19. Count me in! I'd like to have one of these books for our brand new school library! One of my favorite characters from history is Corrie Ten Boom, which other people mentioned as well. There is always something to be thankful for, even fleas. That is one lesson I have learned from the ten Boom family.

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  20. My husband is the history bluff in our family and his boys are following in his footsteps. I would love to have this book for them! Also, two of Karina Hoover's sisters are my sisters in law.
    I do enjoy certain times and persons in history such as pioneer women from early America.
    Email is nevwen05@gmail.com
    Wendy Troyer

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  21. My husband is the history bluff in our family and his boys are following in his footsteps. I would love to have this book for them. Also two of Katrina Hoover's sisters are my sisters in law.
    I enjoy women from early American history.
    Email is nevwen05@gmail.com

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  22. Annie Funk the Mennonite missionary on the Titanic is inspiring to me--and yes, I'd love to read Captain Garrison. Contact me at dejoybee@juno.com.

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  23. I would love to take this book with me for my grandsons when we go visit them in PNG. A favorite historical figure of mine is Abraham Lincoln.

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  24. I love to read history story I think my favorite is about American history. Regina nelnreg@gmail.com

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  25. My Grandpa... Had a difficult childhood but kept looking to Jesus in life and made a huge impact on the following generations down to great grandchildren.
    representative0111@gmail.com

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  26. When I was younger I always enjoyed reading about Helen Keller and Harriet Tubman. I just asked my daughter, and she said Annie Oakley.
    zuvers2009@yaho.com

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  27. I would love a copy of this book! A inspiring person from history for me was Amy Carmichael.

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  28. Besides the all the characters in the Bible, and my Grandparents, and my dad, I am impressed with Abe Lincoln, George Washington Carver, and Helen Keller. Those are just the first few to come to mind.

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  29. I read a book recently about Otto Frank that I really enjoyed. berthamast at gmail dot com

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  30. Having just visited Europe, I am so inspired by Corrie Ten Boom, but since others have already mentioned her I'll go with Felix Manz' mother who, it is said, stood on the bank as he was being drowned, calling to him to be faithful to the beliefs he was being martyred for. It was very real to me as we stood on the very bank where it happened in Zurich, Switzerland! rodnjeanie@ juno.com

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  31. It is hard to pick one, but thinking of this time period made me think of Count von Zinzendorf who I have learned about in more recent years. virginiaruthw at yahoo.com

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  32. I would love to win this for my son who is almost obsessed with history and loves historical fiction. I would say one of his favorite people in history at the moment is Abraham Lincoln. He really likes reading about the civil war era. salvemaker@gmail.com

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  33. As an aspiring author of historical fiction I would love to read another author's novel based on history.
    - Frieda
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  34. I would love to read this to my children! Corrie Ten Boom was one of my favorites as a child. I loved her story. Lilias Trotter is another inspiring lady! Thanks for the giveaway! My email is lynellesbox @ gmail.com

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  35. George Washington Carver was an inspiration to me. Overcoming prejudices and obstacles.....He gave God the honor for all his accomplishments.
    leonagood60@gmil.com

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  36. All the unknown people who helped on the underground railroad to help slaves become free, who no one knows their names.
    dvhalteman@gmail.com

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  37. This looks like an interesting book to read! Peter has always been an inspiration to me ... his mouth got him in trouble so often but God used Peter mighty in His Kingdom when he surrendered his life totally to God. glendagroff69@gmail.com

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  38. My children chose George Bauman, a character from the Martyr's Mirror, who is written about as 'Joyful George' in the Fruitful Families devotional book, written by Howard Bean.
    writebrained@emypeople.net

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  39. This book looks interesting.
    One of my favorite historical characters from history would be Amy Carmichael. Her passion for helping others and how she gave her all for the Kingdom inspire me.
    My email address is 94polkadots@gmail.com

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  40. I've heard lots about this book and would love to have my own copy! I don't have a specific character but I would probably say Holocaust survivors. I've read many books about them and their stories move me to tears and a deeper level of gratefulness. Elie Wiesel, Corrie Ten Boom, Edith Hahn Beer, & Priska, Rachel, and Anka in Born Survivors to name a few.
    rodenbeck2003@juno.com

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  41. My 15 year old loves to read and I know he'll enjoy this book. I think I admire Moses a lot. He gave up a luxurious living in the palace of Pharaoh and eventually led, give or take a million Israelites through the desert for 40 years. Not many people ever accomplished something like that. Neil. email PRATTNEIL@CS.COM.

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  42. Queen Esther's strength always inspired me! marykaygarman@gmail.com

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  43. Mary Slessor's life as a missionary is very inspiring! amandanolt92@gmail.com

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  44. My Grandma, in spite of being poor and her husband rather ecentric, raised 15 children who all grew up to marry and be productive members of society. She was known for always being willing to help those even less fortunate and gave many a needy person a home. jayswife86 @gmail.com

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  45. I'm not sure how to pick just one, but someone who has inspired me through the years (and isn't mentioned on here yet!) is Elisabeth Elliot. Her submission to God's will and leading in her life really spoke to me as a teenager. And I was privileged to hear her speak and to meet her back in the day. :-) balmer1968@gmail.com

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  46. One book I enjoyed reading is called Judith. It's the story of a young Jewish girls stand for Christ.
    kristajb99@gmail.com

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  47. I always enjoyed reading about Charles Wesley. Mjdueck70@gmail.com

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  48. Our son enjoys reading books about adventure. His favorite person would probably be Gideon. He's enjoyed learning about his life in Bible class.
    mheisey7@comcast.net

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  49. Even though her name has been mentioned multiple times, I must still say that Corrie ten Boom has molded and shaped my life as few other figures of history have. timsjanet78@icloud.com

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  50. Amy Carmichael and Elizabeth Elliott.

    My son is reading about Jim Elliot right now and it's quite interesting.
    Lynn1560@gmail.com

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  51. Darlene Rose . . . And one not so long gone, Vera Heatwole. justadaisy@gmail.com

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  52. I love to read to my children especially historical books, Laura Ingalls Wilder, etc.
    raefriesen09@gmail.com

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  53. Mary, the mother of Jesus always inspires me with her words, "Behold the hand maiden of the Lord, be it unto me even as thou wilt." marcosmill@gmail.com

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  54. I talked with Katrina today where she was signing copies of her book. They only had two left so I decided to wait to buy one so that others could have the chance. She signed a book mark for me. :) kimsknittingneedles@hotmail.com

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  55. King David is an inspiration to me. I would love to read this book. Mrsd1997@gmail.com

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  56. I just bought this book and am looking forward to reading it. Who inspires me in history? Early Anabaptists, William Penn....

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  57. Katrina is such a talented writer. I have enjoyed her other writings. I'd love to win this one too! randyandlinette@aol.com

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  58. This book sounds very interesting. I enjoy reading aloud to our children. I have many favorites but right now I will say Fanny Crosby.

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  59. Amy Carmichael has been a huge inspiration in my life.
    Would love to read this to my children!
    lifeabundant02@gmail.com

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  60. I am inspired by the example of bravery and humbleness in Ester (of the Bible). She did a very daring thing, but not without seeking God first. God greatly blessed her obedience by saving the Jews' lives. ~Laurel (cairstine@hotmail.com)

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  61. I have always been intrigued with reading about the underground railroad and the many people who risked their lives to help free the slaves. I would love to read this book!
    ramast2006@gmail.com

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  62. Joseph from the Bible. He didn't yield to temptation. He also forgave his brothers and saw how God used him to save his family. dbburkey@gmail.com

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  63. I follow Katrina's and am looking forward to reading this book when I can get one! Connie auntygum@hotmail.com

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  64. Would love to have this book to read to our sons. My grandparents who stood for right even when it was against the practices in their culture, inspire me. Our boys enjoy the true stories of Fanny Crosby and others from Story Hour. Rachel mnrluv4ever@gmail.com

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  65. Fanny Crosby has always been an inspiration to me. Also others who did what God called them to do and then the miracles that happened.
    This book looks so good!
    Dorcas
    dsiegrist2010@gmail.com

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  66. This book sounds interesting, would love to read it. We homeschool, it would be useful to have. Corrie Ten Boon.
    Jodymartin2013@gmail.com

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  67. Our children enjoy reading. We have the book Faces of Syria. My husband has been reading a couple pages at a time. It opens up our eyes to the many needy orphaned children in the world who have been effected by wars. inhishandsrwl@gmail.com

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  68. Hi Gina!
    Probably my favorite characters in History would be Fannie Crosby or Helen Keller. I'm challenged with how they didn't allow their severe handicap to keep them from a fulfilled and useful life of blessing others. My email is rdmiller@emypeople.net
    God bless you!

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  69. Corrie ten boom's positive outlook on life inspires me. Jeh4281@gmail.com

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