Sonja M. (meri) reviewed on 3/7/2011 + 39 more book reviews

The reason I gave this book five stars is because I could really hear the voice of the characters shining through. I was predisposed to like this book, because I enjoyed the author's book, The Glass Castle. This book was even more enjoyable for me, because it told the story of the author's grandmother, who lived through the Great Depression, and was a remarkable, hard working woman. I was sad that she had a problem controlling her anger, especially when it was directed at her kids. If you read between the lines, you realize that some of the problems the author's mother had later in life could be traced back to some of the extreme situations she lived through as a child. If you like American history, though, and an honest, non-judgmental story, this will be enjoyable.

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