If you are a fan of Noel Barton and her Whirlwinds Series-and I believe many of you are-you will not be disappointed with her latest addition to the saga, 'Whirlwinds Past and Present.' As was the case with her previous three books, she brings memorable characters to life in a way that you come to see them as members of your own family. As, as always, she weaves fundamental truths into her prose that is innately refreshing given everything that's going on in the world today. So go ahead and add this one to your reading list. It'll be like being reacquainted with an old friend. Dr. Aaron Hughey Professor, Student Affairs Program Coordinator Western Kentucky University It's good to know that even at eighty-nine years old Meryl Jean is still up for adventure. Her charm and heartwarming perspective still delights. Bobbie Falin Author of Flashing Dark and the Star Child series Fans of the author's Whirlwind series will be excited to hear this book, the fourth and last in the line, has been released. A mature Meryl Jean confronts the whirlwinds of her memories as the answers to lifelong questions are at last revealed. Through strong characters dealing with real-life troubles and triumphs, the author tells a most compelling story. Highly recommend. Gerry Harlan Brown Author of Canelands, Ring the Bell, & White Squirrels Noel Barton turns life's whirlwinds into well written, heartfelt prose. Rickie Zayne Ashby, Author of Walton's Creek Land of Our Fathers