Atlanta, GA – In a world moving ever faster, Determined and with Courage: “The Marriage” Volume 4 slows us down – to honor the deliberate, devoted, and often grueling journey of building a life with someone. In the fourth installment of his heartfelt series, author Marlin L. Patterson gives readers a front-row seat to the romance, responsibility, and raw resilience of pioneer marriage. Available now on Amazon, this remarkable volume is more than a love story – it’s a blueprint for enduring faith and devotion.
A Love Rooted in Grit, Grown Through Honest Labor
After reuniting with his long-absent father in the rugged territory of southern Utah, young carpenter Jed Sandalin dreams of more than wood and stone – he dreams of a home with the radiant and spirited Anna Saunders. Mr. Patterson, with the authenticity of someone who lived through similar trials, brings their courtship and eventual marriage to life with stunning realism.
From hauling lumber from the sawmill and shaping furniture by hand, to building a simple loving home for the young lady he loves, Jed’s labor is his love letter. His devotion takes shape not in flowery speeches, but in the grain of the wood, which he loves to carve into beautiful flowers and animals and give to children along his way. He also possesses the touch of the soil, and the gentle courage it takes to stay – and build – when it would be easier to run from work and drift with the world.
Jed surprises Anna with a pump organ so she can share her hidden gift of music with those around her; it’s not just a romantic gesture; it’s a celebration of her voice, her spirit, and their shared purpose. Jed sees in Anna, through her meticulous works, that she has a special talent with her hands. He helps her develop that gift, and she becomes a talented artist with her paintings.
Their wedding, held in the modest but sacred space of a newly framed home, is a testament to the kind of love that isn’t flashy – but fierce in its quiet strength. It’s a scene etched with hymns, handmade furniture, and a hope that transcends hardship.
Homage to Endurance, Family, and Faith
What sets The Marriage apart isn’t just its nostalgic setting – it’s the deep humanity at its core. Mr. Patterson doesn’t shy from showing how hard life was on the frontier. Illness, physical exhaustion, loss, and the harsh demands. And yet, love is never reduced to sentimentality. It is earned, nurtured, and fought for. Jed’s idea for living is “Do what you love and love what you do.”
This is a story that shows how spiritual conviction and moral character are passed on not just by words – but by action, by example, by the everyday heroism of ordinary people.
For Every Reader Who Believes in Legacy
Mr. Patterson’s work is ideal for fans of historical fiction, faith-based literature, and memoirs of his Covered Wagon Pioneer Ancestors on both his mother’s and father’s side of his family. It’s also a treasure for anyone who has ever looked at a well-worn family photo or an old wedding ring and felt the weight of generations in their hands.
Determined and with Courage: “The Marriage,” Volume 4 is now available on Amazon. Step into a story where every beam of the house is a memory, every sacrifice a promise, and every chapter a hymn to commitment.
About the Author
Marlin L. Patterson was born in 1934 during the Great Depression, in a run-down homestead shack near Midvale, Idaho. He was raised in an era without electricity or running water, where every meal and memory was made by hand. His deeply rooted faith and intimate connection to pioneer life breathe authenticity into every line of his writing. Through his Determined and with Courage series, Mr. Patterson tells stories not only of survival – but of purpose, prayer, and unbreakable strength of the human spirit.
About Author’s Tranquility Press
Author’s Tranquility Press is a leading voice in independent publishing, championing stories that uplift, challenge, and connect. Based in Atlanta, GA, the press is dedicated to helping authors bring their most meaningful narratives to life — and into the hands of readers worldwide. Through a mix of promotional support and publishing expertise, they ensure powerful stories, like Patterson’s, find the audience they deserve.
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