This was so interesting to read mainly because I grew up LOVING the SOund of Music. It was one of the 3 movies that my Nana had at her house while I was growing up and my sister and I knew all the songs and watched it more times than I can count. I was interested to find that although i knew that the movie was based on a true story, many of the incidents from the movie were not real. Also, I was a little disappointed that Hollywood felt like the names and ages of the children needed to be changed?

I thoroughly enjoyed this book and learning more about one of my childhood gems. I feel like I understand the story of the Von Trapp Family more fully now! I can't wait to watch the movie again with a renewed sense of understanding!