Tami's Reviews > Fire of the Covenant: The Story of the Willie and Martin Handcart Companies

This is a remarkable story! I must admit, I, myself, went through the accusations and questions of where was God in all this and why did these captains leave so late in the year, but Lund does a fantastic job helping the reader understand they had no choice in the matter and that God was with them all along the way. It deepens my respect and admiration for our early pioneers who sacrificed literally EVERYTHING for religious freedom and obedience to God's commands.

I liked this book better than Lund's "Undaunted." I think there was a lot more time spent on actual events and people than his fictional characters. I think his fictional characters only enhanced the story. Lund does a great job using those characters to put the reader into the story and feel like one is sharing in the experience. I also loved how he included excerpts from actual pioneer's journals and expedition notes to help the reader learn the truth.