Choctaw District 11 Seniors hosted a book signing for Author Ashley Turney’s book Forgive Us Our Debts.
The book is a historical Christian novel set in 1927 Choctaw Nation Oklahoma, in the Talihina area. Turney grew up in Talihina and used family stories/histories from her own and her husband’s family to build the world for her story. Turney’s mother-in-law, Lisa Turney, is an active member of the District 11 seniors’ group and helped bring this story of faith, family, and culture to her community. Readers will recognize family names from the McAlester and Talihina areas as well as towns/communities in the area.
Turney’s research for the history of the area and language was aided by Choctaw culture, history, and language experts, including Archie Meashintubby, Ryan L. Spring, Olin Williams, and information from the Choctaw Nation Cultural Center.
Forgive Us Our Debts is the story of a young woman in a marriage of necessity following an attack. She must learn the true meaning of forgiveness to build a life with her husband. But the past does not always stay behind us. When secrets come to light, will the truth heal or shatter everything they’ve built? Forgive Us Our Debts is a story of triumph over tragedy and Ashley’s love letter to God’s grace, to her home, and to the generations that came before.
Forgive Us Our Debts is available on Amazon and Kindle Unlimited.