I recently read a mini series by Francine Rivers called Marta's Legacy. (Her Mother's Hope and Her Daughter's Dream.)
I am a somewhat picky reader. I know the themes I like, and there are many books that hold no interest for me. But this was an excellent series.
It explores the relationships between mothers and daughters over 4+ generations, and passes the story telling baton between the women. Marta is the main character, and she grows up in pre-war Switzerland. She has a terrible relationship with her father and it is her mother who encourages her to "fly" and find her dreams. However, she is traumatized by a family tragedy and ends up passing on well intentioned but less than perfect coping and relational skills to her daughter who continues the trend.
All the women in this story love God and strive to do what is right, but until Marta's grand granddaughter Dawn pulls some of the pieces back together, they struggle with misunderstandings and a way to express their love.
The trip through history and changing culture is interesting as is Marta's legacy of the importance of education, hard work, and trusting in God.
But it's the resolution of their differences, the crumbing of long build walls, the restoration of loving relationships that makes this book especially beautiful. And the ability they find to look forward with peace and hope, knowing that their future is secure in Christ.
It's a great series and I recommend the read.
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