
This is the story of 3 generations of German immigrants and their families living in Texas in the later 1800's. It is a look at the challenging life they faced in making a home for themselves in the new world and how they interacted with people native to the area. The main character is Marcus and we follow his life from a young boy as he grows up, falls in love, learns about the values of his parents and grandparents and determines his own fate. The story has elements of racism and religion and how different people interpret how their God expects them to meet the challenges of life, racism and religion. The book is written in a very straight forward manner and I found it an interesting read and I think it would also hold the interest of readers 12 and above.