TENDER VICTORY

by Taylor Caldwell ‧ RELEASE DATE: Jan. 9, 1955

There's almost a revival atmosphere to this story of an idealistic young minister, of Protestant persuasion, who manages- before the story ends- to inspire a whole community with religious and humanitarian and civic zeal. And he acquires in the process, security for the waifs of Europe's aftermath of war whom he had brought home with him; virtual rebirth for the hard-shelled (soft-hearted) doctor who had felt life held nothing further for him; a second chance for the disillusioned, bitter daughter of the high mogul who had taken the Communist, power-hungry, line. A host of others, whose lives were darkened by the conditions in the ugly mining town, find that something can be done about it. And the power of religion is shown as something not confined to Protestant, Catholic or Jew, but stronger for tolerance and cooperation. Our ""little minister"" is this time a substantial he-man, ready with his fists when occasion demands, but ready, too, to turn the other cheek when forgiveness is the better path. There is a period when even he succumbs to rebellion, thirst for revenge, doubt- but he comes through, the stronger for it. Taylor Caldwell has an immense following, and this will hold them, despite a wholly new approach.

Pub Date: Jan. 9, 1955

ISBN: N/A

Page Count: -

Publisher: McGraw-Hill

Review Posted Online: N/A

Kirkus Reviews Issue: Jan. 1, 1955

Categories: FICTION