WHEN SPARROWS FALL



As a homeschooler, I couldn't resist the opportunity to review When Sparrows Fall, by Meg Moseley. I'm so glad I did! I've often wondered about the families that "look a bit different," and you can tell they are part of some kind of non-mainstream group. When Sparrows Fall gives us an inside look into one of these families, to see the not only the closeness of the people, but also the pain. Family, ideals, and religious control all culminate in this fantastic debut novel!


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In When Sparrows Fall(Multnomah, May 3, 2011) Moseley’s main character, Miranda, a wife and mother of six, is caught in a restrictive life until her husband dies suddenly. Two years later, after deciding to break away from a conservative church community that is more oppressive than nurturing, she is injured in a fall. Her brother-in-law, Jack, arrives not only to take care of the children but also to reintroduce Miranda and her family to an independent lifestyle where they can serve God in freedom.

Jack also gives Miranda the courage to break free from a controlling pastor who hangs a secret over her head but also has his own scandal brewing. Her decision to confront the past and move forward allows her oldest son to deal with a suppressed past tragedy that has caused the young boy to be distrustful and angry.

Moseley’s experience with home schooling gives her a unique view of the Christian practice of “quiverfull,” where patriarchal hierarchy and highly conservative ideals provide for a tightly-controlled environment for women and their ever-growing number of children. Online groups such as “Quivering Daughters” share the stories of those who have emerged from such lifestyles.

Meg Moseley, who lives in Georgia with her husband, grew up in California and her life experiences include being an administrative assistant for a Christian college and working at a candle factory. She enjoys motorcycle rides with her husband, books, travel and gardening. This is her first novel and she is an avid blogger at www.megmoseley.wordpress.com

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