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Review Date: 6/23/2012
Helpful Score: 2
I loved it. It's a page turner from beginning to end. Couldn't wait to pick it up again when I put it down. Loved all of the books I have read by this author.
Review Date: 11/11/2008
This books gives a good insight into the lives of the rich and famous as well as those who want to be. His life was quite interesting from childhood.
Review Date: 8/22/2011
I was unable to put this book down. The story is riveting. It gives a very good background of China from the early 1900's to present. It is about a girl in a family of 7 children who was not shown love from her parents. The family dynamics are fascinating and her triumphs despite her upbringing are redeeming.
Review Date: 1/21/2010
Another great book in this series. Keeps you guessing until the end. I like the character development of the relatives of Benni, the main character, and look forward to seeing their relationships continue. I have already ordered the next two books in the series and look forward to reading them.
Review Date: 3/3/2011
I have read the whole Mitford series as well as the first Father Tim book; loved them all. However, I could not get throught this one. The story didn't seem to go anywhere ( I read half of the book) and the pages of the diary were very boring to me. Maybe the story comes together in the end, but I was just forcing myself to contine reading it. Sorry, Jan Karon.
Review Date: 3/25/2009
Helpful Score: 12
I found this book absolutely enthralling from beginning to the end. It was quite interesting to read about a feminist in the beginning of the 1900's and her struggles with her personal decisions. It was very well written and I am interested to see what else this author will write.
Review Date: 7/13/2014
Helpful Score: 3
I finished reading this book because I couldn't imagine how it would end. Very disappointed in the ending. The characters were unsympathetic people, for the most part and I really didn't care what happened to them.
Review Date: 7/4/2011
Helpful Score: 4
The main character, Mary Sutter, is a young woman with an excellent reputaion as a midwife; yet, she yearns to become a doctor/surgeon at a time when it is an impossible goal for a woman. The story starts at the beginning of the Civil War and much can be learned about the war strategies, medical practises, and atmosphere of the country at that time. It contains history lessons, medical background, and a love story. Very well written.
Review Date: 7/5/2010
This is first time I read this author. This book is about two sisters, wonderful and supportive relationships between women friends with love stories and tragedies in between. Wonderful story and I look forward to reading more from this author.
Review Date: 3/23/2015
I got this book for my 2 1/2 yr. old grandson who loves this series. He asks for one of the Strega Nona books every night.
Review Date: 9/15/2010
Helpful Score: 1
This is the first time I read this author. It is not your typical "Amish" book. The story is gripping and a page-turner from the first page to the last. I loved it.
Review Date: 5/18/2009
Helpful Score: 1
The author is the widow of JFK,Jr's cousin who died 3 weeks after John, Jr. It is their story together as well as their relationship with John, Jr. and his wife. The author is an excellent writer and you will not want to put it down until it's finished. I highly recommend it.
Review Date: 11/18/2014
This is a wonderful story of a young white girl in 1963 Mississippi and the loving relationship she has with a young black woman.
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