Rosetta disguises herself as a man so she can fight along side her husband, jeremiah, in the civil war. The righteous also shall hold on his way, and he that hath clean hands shall be stronger and stronger. Were looking at right now but come near you you will only look with your eyes and see the recompense of the wicked because you have made the lord your dwelling place. Pat conroy, new york times bestselling author of the prince of tides and the death of santini a gripping story, and mccabes writing gives it considerable impact. Simply put, rosetta wakefield is one awesome woman. I shall be near to you by erin lindsay mccabe blog tour. Reading guide for i shall be near to you by erin lindsay mccabe discussion guide for book clubs. I am talking to my mom on the phone when she asks me. Erin lindsay mccabes i shall be near to you my book. Reading guide for i shall be near to you by erin lindsay. Erin lindsay mccabes i shall be near to you erin lindsay mccabe studied literature and history at university of california, santa cruz, earned a teaching credential at california state university, chico, and taught high school english for seven years before completing her mfa in creative writing at st.
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