Reviews and Comments

A good read, a bit sentimental with the emphasis on the old ways of raising a family in the country. The main character, Kate, and her husband visit Kate's grandmother. The family is worried about grandma Rose after a fire in the house so Kate arrives a few weeks before Christmas to keep an eye and make sure Rose doesn't accidentally hurt herself. Kate and her husband Ben plan to only stay for a few weeks before returning to their busy life in Chicago but fate has other plans. Through a series of notes from grandma Rose and a break from a hectic life style, Kate gradually looks at staying on the family farm instead of return to Chicago. A good read about the importance of family and relationships that help people to make it through tough times in life.

I loved reading this story about an older lady helping a young woman to accept her oddness and to embrace an lifestyle that isn't focused on who has the most possessions and the best family life. A wonderful focus on the importance of people while also finding a way to make a living that provides a satisfied life.

Enjoyed this book and the back and forth between the two stories of Molly, a foster child in 2011 and Vivian, an orphan in 1929. As the story tells of their hardships, with family and foster families, it builds the relationship between these two women, one just starting her life and the other approaching the end. I also like learning a bit more about this period of history.

Enjoyed reading this story about a grand daughter traveling to India and gradually hearing the story about her grandmother and the family of her mother. As Jana learns about her family's past, she starts to see her mother's actions in a new light. An interesting look at a different culture and different times.