by Mr. & Mrs. Stephen B. Castleberry
Sarah McLean is a nineteen year-old girl who longs to become a wife and mother. The focus of the book is Sarah's learning to submit to and trust God's provision through her parents' authority. This is a wonderful book for parents and youth to read together as they learn the concepts of Biblical courtship. This family read-aloud is exciting and appropriate for all ages.
"The principles of courtship are well explained in (the book) as a part of the story line...There are no worldly ideas or language in this book. No television, no movies, no disrespect, no feminism, no nothing!" From a review by Cathy White in An Encouraging Word, July 1996
"Thank you for writing and publishing such a needed book! . . . I was often encouraged as a mother to love my children more. I felt this book was not only a book for young women but also ‘older women.' I was very pleased with all the characters and how the good qualities were lifted up, and ungodly revealed as such." Illinois
"I was especially pleased when I read the copyright date, for I have found good- quality books to have been written 75-100 years ago and have had to rely on companies having them reprinted. Thank you for this ministry; may our good Lord richly bless you!" Nevada
"This book is a refreshing change from contemporary books written for teen girls, and one parents will appreciate too. . . The book features a good discussion on character traits and how these traits affect the marriage relationship. This is a good book for families to read together. It paints an excellent picture of everyday Christian home life. We really liked it." From a review in In Keeping With the Faith, Nov-Dec. 1996, p. 18
Softcover, 166 pages, fiction
The Courtship of Sarah McLean is part of the Castleberry Farms Press Courtship Series. These books are written to encourage young adults who intend to follow a Biblically-based courtship that includes the active involvement of parents. The main characters in these books are committed followers of Jesus Christ, and Christian family values are emphasized throughout. The reader will be encouraged to heed parental advice and to live in obedience to the Lord.
The books in the Courtship Series can be read individually and in any order, but we are providing a recommended reading order for those who wish to read the McLean books in chronological order:
- The Courtship of Sarah McLean (McLean book #1)
- Jeff McLean: His Courtship (McLean book #2)
- Journey of the Heart (McLean book #3)
The Castleberrys have also written Waiting for Her Isaac, about a totally different family and situation than the three books about the McLean family. (See below.)