The story is based on the life of the author's grandmother, a courageous and clever woman, who taught herself to read as a teenager and was a pretty independent woman. It's a love story as well as a tale of the struggle people, especially women, went through in the early beginnings of the settlings in America.
I have read this book several times, once with my first book club ever, in England, once with my international book club who voted it best book of the year.
Read more on my original post here.
Another book I've been meaning to read for year! It does sound good. :)
ReplyDeleteI can heartily recommend it, Lark. Everyone I know loved it. I'm sure you will, as well.
DeleteNever heard of it, but will definitely look for it now. Thank you for the tips.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful story, Lisbeth. And it has two sequels.
Deletehmm, sounds good. On my way to your review
ReplyDeleteThanks, Emma. And thanks for your comment there.
DeleteI think I have this on my TBR! Thanks for reminding me!
ReplyDeleteDefinitely worth getting into, Carol. You will love it.
DeleteI added this to my Goodreads page, thanks for the recommendation!
ReplyDeleteThanks, Cindy. Such a lovely book about the first American settlers. And it's based on a real person.
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