Book excerpt: Life is not easy for a young country-town girl in the nineteenth century, but Becky Sanders strives to make the best of it. Already experiencing the loss of her father so early in life, Becky tries to understand why such unfair events occur. As Becky faces the ups and downs of life, she learns to trust in God in all situations, but her faith is tested when her fiancA(c), a coal-miner, is involved in a disastrous cave-in. Join Becky on her journey through life as she strives to find her strength in God and learns a very valuable lesson: No matter how good or bad things get, life really is a Heavenly Gift.