In the shadow of the Great Depression, a tragedy turned into adventure could have dire consequences for Eleanor and her family. Eleanor is persistent. So, when the unthinkable strikes, and her family loses everything, she believes this new start to be fun. If only Teddy isn't left behind. Leaving their farm for city life, Eleanor thinks things will work out. But her hope falters as they join the thousands searching for nonexistent jobs. Eleanor is desperate. At age ten, she's powerless. But that doesn't stop Eleanor, who determinately fights for their survival. Even as guilt haunts her. Despite her creativity and resolve, hunger, homelessness, and winter's frigid cold leave Eleanor and her family frail. Now they face separation and even death. When her father surrenders, it seems the end. Then an unexpected answer to prayer opens opportunities, only to be clouded by a devastating heartbreak. As her family appears to be fragmenting, can Eleanor guard what remains? If you liked Kristin Hannah's The Four Winds, Christina Baker Kline's Orphan Train, and Elizabeth Hardinger's All the Forgivenesses, you'll enjoy Guarding What Remains. Buy Now and join Eleanor on her jagged journey. What readers are saying about Guarding What Remains: "...an unforgettable read!" "...a powerful story of pain and forgiveness, human frailty and resilience, temptation and grace, hopelessness and steadfast love." "...I couldn't put it down..." "Poignant. Heart wrenching. Must read." "...What a roller coaster ride of emotions...such a full, rich story..." "A beautiful and well-researched novel of the Depression..." "...This book offers hope in the midst of life's struggles..." ".... I laughed, cried, cheered and pondered my faith..." "The author reels you in from the start and does not let go until the last page. A great variety of believable characters that you can't help but root for them...