Stepping Heavenward
Stepping Heavenward
Fiction | Novel | YA | Published in 1998
Book Brief
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Novel • Fiction
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Historical Fiction•
ChristianMassachusetts • 1830s
1998
YA
18+ years
Super Short Summary
Stepping Heavenward by Elizabeth Payson Prentiss is a Christian-themed novel following a young person's spiritual journey towards personal growth and deeper faith. Through diary entries, the individual navigates life's challenges, relationships, and evolving understanding of spirituality and purpose. The narrative provides insight into personal reflection and development in the 19th-century context.
Inspirational
Heartwarming
Contemplative
Reviews & Readership
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Review Roundup
Stepping Heavenward by Elizabeth Payson Prentiss is widely praised for its deep spiritual insights and relatable depiction of personal growth. Readers appreciate its heartfelt narrative and authentic portrayal of struggles and faith. However, some criticize its dated perspective on gender roles. Overall, it remains a cherished work for those exploring spiritual and personal development.
Who Should Read Stepping Heavenward?
Readers who appreciate Stepping Heavenward by Elizabeth Payson Prentiss often enjoy introspective narratives about personal growth and faith, akin to Little Women by Louisa May Alcott. They are drawn to 19th-century settings and value themes of spirituality and moral development.
9,083 ratings
Loved it
Mixed feelings
Not a fan
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Novel • Fiction
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Historical Fiction•
ChristianMassachusetts • 1830s
1998
YA
18+ years
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