Shana P. (girlinthemoon) reviewed If You Lived Here, I'd Know Your Name : News from Small-Town Alaska on + 17 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 12
I felt disappointed that the author kept coming back to her active Christianity... granted, it's a big part of her life and her place in her town, but it wasn't what I was expecting. I wanted to like this book much more than I did. The descriptions about Alaskan rural life were interesting, and her family was likable, but I didn't feel a connection.
Michelle J. (mlbish) reviewed If You Lived Here, I'd Know Your Name : News from Small-Town Alaska on + 11 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 7
A comfortable, homey set of stories about Heather Lende's life in small-town Alaska. Lovely vignettes about lovely people. It will put a smile on your face (and maybe a tear in your eye).
Rachel M. (songtoisis) reviewed If You Lived Here, I'd Know Your Name : News from Small-Town Alaska on + 16 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 6
My husband and I brought this book along on our Alaskan cruise this past fall in order to get a sense for small-town life in the state. The author's accounts of her family's life within the community is eye-opening and richly detailed. Fascinating reading!
Judy M. (menzrob) - , reviewed If You Lived Here, I'd Know Your Name : News from Small-Town Alaska on + 81 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 5
What a fun and interesting read! You wouldn't think that would be the case as the author writes the obituary column for her local paper, but she tells about the people and locale in such lovely way it's had to put the book down. This one will be passed around my family for a while!
Susan R. (Sue-in-AZ) -
Helpful Score: 4
Well written true stories with a personal twist to each one. A great inside peek into life in small town Alaska.
Since the author wrote obituaries for the local paper, she knew everyone in town. She tells their stories with plenty of generosity and a great deal of love. The big down-side: someone passes away in almost every story. Bring your kleenex - definitely an enjoyable and heartwarming read.
Since the author wrote obituaries for the local paper, she knew everyone in town. She tells their stories with plenty of generosity and a great deal of love. The big down-side: someone passes away in almost every story. Bring your kleenex - definitely an enjoyable and heartwarming read.
