Sally Jadlow

Author, speaker, creative writing teacher.

Sally Jadlow has taken diaries and letters from her ancestors and turned them into novels. The first, The Late Sooner is set in Oklahoma during the First Land Run of 1889. The second The Late Sooner’s Daughter is set in Missouri during the early 1900s. The third, Hard Times in the Heartland covers the Great Depression of the 30s and WW II.

She also writes inspirational stories, devotionals, and poetry. Sally likes to garden and cook for her four children, fourteen grandchildren, and two great-grandchildren.

Books available at: https://www.amazon.com/-/e/B007F5H0H4

Books by Sally Jadlow

The Late Sooner

Sanford Deering wants to make his claim in the Oklahoma Territory on April 22, 1889. His wife, Lucy, expecting their third child, is determined to stay in Missouri. She refuses to let him go. Soon after the birth, Sanford learns land is still available.

The Late Sooner shows the struggles, heartaches, and trials of the Deering family as they face claim-jumpers, prairie fires, and famine during the years following the first land run in Oklahoma. This account is based on Sanford’s one line a day diary. Author Sally Jadlow is his great-granddaughter.

“Sally Jadlow took her great-grandfather’s diary and wove it into an incredibly beautiful story of hope, passion, adventure, trust and faith. This is one book that will always be near to my heart.”
-Nelda Brown, Past President, Logan County, Oklahoma Genealogical Society”

“After the bugle sounded on April 22, 1889, there were still pockets of free land available. The Late Sooner is the story of one family of homesteaders who claimed some of that land despite extreme hardships, trials, and grief. It is important to record stories for future generations. Sally Jadlow has accomplished this very well.”
-Don Odom, Junior High School History Teacher (retired), Guthrie, Oklahoma

The Late Sooner’s Daughter

The Late Sooner’s Daughter is a sequel to the very popular The Late Sooner. Follow Nora through the late 1800s and early 1900s through trials, discoveries, fears, and triumphs.

“In the early years of the 20th century, The Late Sooner’s Daughter plans one life for herself, only to find love and fulfillment in a different life altogether. A good read, strong on history and character.”
Theresa Hupp, author of Family Recipe, and blogger for Story & History at mthupp.wordpress.com

“An exciting true story of Christian family life at the turn of the century and a young girl’s struggle to find love. The adventures of The Late Sooner’s Daughter will have you turning pages to the very end.”
Beth Barnett, author of Jazz Town

“In The Late Sooner’s Daughter we watch as Nora overcomes challenges, accept unexpected changes, and looks to the Lord when grief strikes cruel blows. This book strengthens the need to learn from our ancestors to help us gather the courage and hope needed to face our daily struggles and adventures. Great read.”
Carolyn Hall, author of Prairie Meals and Memories

Hard Times in the Heartland

When Henry Freeman is orphaned in the depths of the Depression, he, the eldest of six brothers, is left to care for the rest of the family, especially the youngest–11-year-old David. Follow Henry as he struggles to raise his brother, find a wife, and survive the war.

While Henry is on the battlefield, his wife Harriet fills a man’s position as a clothing store manager and raises their daughter.

Part of this novel is based on Henry’s letters from WW II.

“Hard Times in the Heartland” is an award-winning novel–the third in a trilogy that includes “The Late Sooner” and “The Late Sooner’s Daughter.” This series is based on diaries and letters of the main characters–all relatives of the author.

God’s Little Miracle Book: Expanded Edition

God’s Little Miracle Book contains 27 true stories of God’s intervention in the lives of every-day people. Gunnar has been run over by a car. Carolyn’s neck bones are disintegrating. Jessie drowned. Jennifer has an inoperable spinal cord tumor. This is an expanded edition containing relevant scriptures at the end of each story as well as study questions suitable for individual or group study.

God’s Little Miracle Book II: Expanded Edition

When Henry Freeman is orphaned in the depths of the Depression, he, the eldest of six brothers, is left to care for the rest of the family, especially the youngest–11-year-old David. Follow Henry as he struggles to raise his brother, find a wife, and survive the war.

While Henry is on the battlefield, his wife Harriet fills a man’s position as a clothing store manager and raises their daughter.

Part of this novel is based on Henry’s letters from WW II.

“Hard Times in the Heartland” is an award-winning novel–the third in a trilogy that includes “The Late Sooner” and “The Late Sooner’s Daughter.” This series is based on diaries and letters of the main characters–all relatives of the author.

God’s Little Miracle Book III: Expanded Edition

God’s Little Miracle Book contains 27 true stories of God’s intervention in the lives of every-day people. Gunnar has been run over by a car. Carolyn’s neck bones are disintegrating. Jessie drowned. Jennifer has an inoperable spinal cord tumor. This is an expanded edition containing relevant scriptures at the end of each story as well as study questions suitable for individual or group study.

Joshua’s Journey: One Boy’s Victory Over Allergies

When Henry Freeman is orphaned in the depths of the Depression, he, the eldest of six brothers, is left to care for the rest of the family, especially the youngest–11-year-old David. Follow Henry as he struggles to raise his brother, find a wife, and survive the war.

While Henry is on the battlefield, his wife Harriet fills a man’s position as a clothing store manager and raises their daughter.

Part of this novel is based on Henry’s letters from WW II.

“Hard Times in the Heartland” is an award-winning novel–the third in a trilogy that includes “The Late Sooner” and “The Late Sooner’s Daughter.” This series is based on diaries and letters of the main characters–all relatives of the author.

The Road Home

God’s Little Miracle Book contains 27 true stories of God’s intervention in the lives of every-day people. Gunnar has been run over by a car. Carolyn’s neck bones are disintegrating. Jessie drowned. Jennifer has an inoperable spinal cord tumor. This is an expanded edition containing relevant scriptures at the end of each story as well as study questions suitable for individual or group study.