I usually do not give these books a 5 stars, but in this case I am. I really liked it because even though it had the typical girl grows up amongst gre...moreI usually do not give these books a 5 stars, but in this case I am. I really liked it because even though it had the typical girl grows up amongst great difficulty, falls for the "wrong" boy, etc, it has a real story to tell. There is dialogue, historical events going on (her father was a schoolteacher for the "freedmen" in the area. The staory has a lot of substance. It doesn't just wrap up in 200 pages, the story is longer and for that I am thankful. I felt I had something to "read". Now onto another note, unfortunately, unless I haven't heard, this is a stand alone book. It is not the first of a series, or trilogy, which I along with many other reviewers find disappointing. There is so much depth to the characters in this book that it would be great to see how some of the other characters' lives continue on now that they are moving along with their new way of living. There are stories just asking to be written/told. And for this reason I think I really liked this book. I am letting you read the summary from the author to get the book description.(less)
The first in a new Amish trilogy. I liked it and look forward to the second book which will be based on the second of a trio of girlfriends growing up...moreThe first in a new Amish trilogy. I liked it and look forward to the second book which will be based on the second of a trio of girlfriends growing up and getting married, or not and becoming a widow too soon, and one childless. The second book came out in 2012, but is not at any of the libraries in my consortium. I will have to seek it out from further away.(less)
Wow, what can I say to give this book the credit it deserves? The third book in the Across the Universe trilogy does not disappoint. It is remarkable!...moreWow, what can I say to give this book the credit it deserves? The third book in the Across the Universe trilogy does not disappoint. It is remarkable! I enjoyed the mysteries all entangling one by one in this volume that were introduced with book one. Really creative and thought-provoking. I liked the first book and then the second book was just as great continuing on the story and then this was truly the grand finale. Blows away all expectation.(less)
Ok, I really liked this one because the story didn't have the happy ending that we have come to acknowledge from other Amish writing authors. This is...moreOk, I really liked this one because the story didn't have the happy ending that we have come to acknowledge from other Amish writing authors. This is good. It makes me really look forward to the next book in the trilogy.(less)
The book was good for being easy to read, but was lacking more pictures. The information about each decade was nice, but could have been enhanced by a...moreThe book was good for being easy to read, but was lacking more pictures. The information about each decade was nice, but could have been enhanced by a few more photos depicting the information presented. Just ok.(less)
This was the story of a woman whose father was Amish, but left the community when the time came to chose to stay or leave. She visited her grandmother...moreThis was the story of a woman whose father was Amish, but left the community when the time came to chose to stay or leave. She visited her grandmother in the Amish community over the summers in her youth and always enjoyed her visits- even meeting a boy whom she really liked. She grew up and became a reporter overseas covering the children affected during wars and really trying to help them. The story begins as she is returning to her grandmothers to heal after being the victim of a car bomb. A very beautiful story of "coming home".(less)
This is the ultimate scary cupcake book. Not for the kiddies! The cupcakes are all very cool and easy to make. Detailed directions are easy to follow....moreThis is the ultimate scary cupcake book. Not for the kiddies! The cupcakes are all very cool and easy to make. Detailed directions are easy to follow. I especially loved the "shattered glass" cupcake and the bleeding hearts cupcakes. So real looking!!!! If you love cupcakes, but want to do a more "grown-up" version, check this book out!(less)
Long ago, I worked at the Blackstone Hotel on Michigan Ave. It had one of these tunnels. It was interesting to me because we (staff) could still acces...moreLong ago, I worked at the Blackstone Hotel on Michigan Ave. It had one of these tunnels. It was interesting to me because we (staff) could still access the tunnel in the basement. I worked there during the "Great Chicago Flood" in April '92 and had first-hand knowledge of these tunnels that were being flooded by the leaking Chicago River. Granted, our tunnel was a little further south than the flooded ones off Wabash. Reading this book brought back some memories and added to my knowledge just how vast this whole underground network was/is.(less)
I liked this one for it's historical information. This time period is when the great immigration to America begins- late 1800s. Gives a little informa...moreI liked this one for it's historical information. This time period is when the great immigration to America begins- late 1800s. Gives a little information on what it might have been like. The main characters in this book switch roles and you have to say, "be careful what you wish for!"(less)
I didn't know that these characters were in an earlier book called My Heart Remembers. I really enjoyed this story and didn't feel as though I "missed...moreI didn't know that these characters were in an earlier book called My Heart Remembers. I really enjoyed this story and didn't feel as though I "missed" anything. It read fine as a stand alone. I will go and read the earlier book now.(less)
I loved this book because I love cereal!!! In the early 70s, I grew up in front of the T.V. on Saturday mornings watching cartoons which included mass...moreI loved this book because I love cereal!!! In the early 70s, I grew up in front of the T.V. on Saturday mornings watching cartoons which included massive amounts of cereal advertising. My sister and I both love cereal. We each had our favorites. I was the chocolate and she was the fruity. If you love cereal, grew up loving cereal, and still might eat cereal for dinner, this book is for you! It contains every cereal that ever was made. It has all the facts on it and pictures too. I remembered eating so many that I haven't seen since childhood. Oh how I loved to eat you S'mores crunch (made with golden graham cereal!) YUM!!(less)
I liked this because he tells us everything we ever wanted to know regarding his shows. I grew up watching tv on Tuesday nights and loved Happy Days a...moreI liked this because he tells us everything we ever wanted to know regarding his shows. I grew up watching tv on Tuesday nights and loved Happy Days and Laverne & Shirley and the others named in this book. He reveals where the ideas for the shows came from and just a lot of really interesting information! (less)
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