Celestia Whitehead

Lead Kindly Light Celestia Whitehead

In this inspiring and often humorous true story, Dell and Celestia have two compelling dreams: to raise a family of twelve extraordinary children and to build a suitable home for them all, with the labor of their own hands. When they arrive in Alaska during the oil boom, it seems that the Last Frontier will be their own Land of Promise. They soon find out that achieving their dreams requires an adventurous stint in the wilderness. Dell achieves one important goal when he finally passes the Alaska Bar Exam and begins practicing law; but when his ability to support his family is impeded by a failing economy, Celestia comes up with creative and sometimes off-the-wall solutions. To complicate matters, both parents find their unusually clever and attractive teenagers can easily outsmart them. The family must depend on help from above to ensure their physical and spiritual welfare, so they can continue raising and launching twelve, extraordinary children. The Whitaker's journey is funny, inspiring and faith-promoting.