Sep 19, 2026
Don't know about you, but I think a good historical event as the foundation of a story is one of the best there is. Terrie Todd's The Reluctant Healer of Halifax offers just that sort of foundation. Listen in and hear the story of how it became a part of this multi-author series!
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The tragedy of Halifax is riveting enough by itself, but what Terrie Todd did with that story is nothing short of amazing.
She's a favorite author, but seriously, this might just become a favorite book.
The Reluctant Healer of Halifax by Terrie Todd
Her Family, Her Home, Her Future—All
Leveled in One Thunderous Explosion
When life seems weighed down by
challenges, there are always pillars of enduring hope and love to
be discovered.
Three days ago, Pearline Campbell's family was whole and Oliver
Hamilton still loved her. But upon returning to Halifax disfigured
and shellshocked, Oliver ended their relationship. Then came
Thursday, December 6, 1917, when the Halifax harbor was leveled by
a tremendous explosion. . .and Pearline fears nothing will ever be
whole again. Her parents are dead, her brother is missing, and her
sister refuses to speak. Pearline must fortify herself to open her
home to needy orphans, including an unidentified baby. Where can
she find the strength for each new day as misery grips the
city?
More from the Enduring Hope Series:
The Angel of Second
Street by Barbara Tifft Blakey
The Undercover Heiress of
Brockton by Kelly J. Goshorn
The Caregiver of Wounded
Knee by Debby Lee
The Daughter of
Shiloh by Terri J. Haynes
The Girl from Tomorrow’s
Town by Naomi Musch
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