There Were Whispers

About the Book

It's hard to imagine what life must have been like for people in Norway in the 1800s that would motivate them to cross the Atlantic Ocean to begin a new life in America. There Were Whispers is a story loosely based on the author's great grandparent's life as transient farmers in central Norway. It tells of the struggles and hardships that led up to Johan and Lisabet seeking such a dramatic change in their circumstances. Much of the culture and many of the traditions of that time are incorporated in their story. Chapter after chapter, you'll find yourself experiencing the hardships and joys that the Engen family encountered on their epic journey to a new life and future for themselves and their children.

About the Author

Susan Eng Price first realized an interest in her ancestors as a teenager when she discovered an old slide of her great grandfather, John Eng, standing in front of the barn and tobacco shed in Southwest Wisconsin. Intrigued by the memories her father shared with her of John, she painted a picture of him to give to her own grandfather that Christmas. Upon opening the painting of his father, her grandfather was moved to tears, and Susan felt a true appreciation of her artistic talents. Since then she has spent a lifetime drawing and painting, and loving every minute of it. Susan’s art soon expanded to include writing, and her talents again have been recognized by those around her. Over the years, many unanswered questions about her family’s immigration and personal history eventually inspired her to research and write about her family genealogy. Susan writes in a way that makes you feel like you are right there with the characters in her story - feeling every emotion; their accomplishments, pain, and joy.