TWO WORLDS APART is the beginning of the story about two twins, Katrina and Brandon Harris, as it begins in the year 1814. After seeing the murder of their
parents, Elena and Steven, they are thrust into the
Native American Indian world. The two twins are just eight at the time. As they are immersed in the Indian
lifestyle, each finally being taken by opposite tribes to grow up in, the reader marvels at the streamline vision of how the Iroquoi and the Cherokee warriors live and move through the territories. As Brandon assimilates the moves of the Cherokee warrior, Stalking Wolf, he grows to admire him. Katrina, on the other hand becomes involved with Brown-like-the- Bear, an Iroquoi, entangling her life with danger and sinister consequences. As the book unfolds, we even meet the very complicated Uncle Eric Harris, who has much to do with Brandon's future. The inner feelings of both Brandon and Katrina are displayed deeply in a melange of scenes playing off the two with relentless speed in plot and characterization. Will the two ever meet again, after being separated? Detailed aspects of life itself cling to the lines of Indian life in the early nineteenth century in America in this book. Sherri L. Gibson is a natural at giving us the total picture.

This novel lends credibility to the Native American
Indian. It is portrayed fairly with no prejudice
toward the Indians, while it gives us their primitive
side which occurred at that time. The deeper more
subtle scenes are beautifully done with taste and
credibility and the natural moments of "love" and
"sensuality" are flawless.

I seemed to like the bitter with the sweet in this novel. Ruthless acts that the Indians did were expained to us with passion and concern. The scenes with victuals eaten by tribes and Katrina and Brandon were marvelous. Sherri seems to be a connoisseur of food for the age in which she writes about and shows great detail in this.

I can't say enough about this book. No stone left unturned. Good print. Good plot. Excellent reading.

Give it to a close friend and let them receive joy from reading it.

Well-informed about the Native American Indian. Original words done in Indian language added to the authenticity of the novel. I also felt compassion for
both Brandon and Katrina in an overwhelming way.
This, too, was only because of the excellent storytelling of the book.

Should be commended. I believe that Sherri L. Gibson
has other books out, and this one, as well, has a
real impact on the print world for those who love to
read good stories.

It will fullfill a joy for this kind of storytelling in you, if you read it. It is a unique portrayal worthy of praise.

I am thrilled to have read something by a www.Writing.com member. Knowing that the WDC community has this kind of talent was, by far, exciting to me.

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