A Cup of Tears

by Florence Smith, Bonnie Kay Worley

Book by Smith, Florence, Worley, Bonnie Kay

Paperback

First published September 1, 2000

Reviews

[Donna Cheff · Rating 5 out of 5]

I see this book received some negative stars. I really enjoyed the book; as did our Book Chat group. Perhaps we liked it because it was written by a local women and we all appreciate that time in history when hardships made things radically different. It begins in Russia during the White/Red Army regimes and ends in Montana. The Ninepipes Museum of Early Montana sponsors 1-2 Book Chats every year. We choose one book having to do with early Montana history, written by NA author, or about nature. We divide it into 4 parts and meet for 4 weeks to discuss the questions that go with each part of the book. It has been fun to read and share a book or two each year, without having to be committed to a full Book Club each month! An added bonus to our Chat was when the author's daughter joined the Chat. If you would like a copy of our questions to go with A Cup of Tears for your Book Club; please e-mail cheffdonna@gmail.com. Also put ATTN: Donna, Request for questions as subject (or something similar)!

[Katie · Rating 5 out of 5]

A Cup of Tears is an extraordinary memoir of grit, courage, and quiet determination. Through Marie Zimina Johnson’s life, Florence Smith and Bonnie Kay Worley capture a woman’s relentless fight for education, survival in the coldest parts of the world, the unimaginable strength of birthing children alone, and the hard-won freedom of finally owning land in Montana. This woman’s life is extraordinary and no wonder these authors were adamant to get it in writing. The trials and tribulations that Marie went through throughout her life will leave you wondering how she did it. It was a wonderful read.

[Caitlin Marsters · Rating 5 out of 5]

This was lent to me to read by my husbands Uncle and I really enjoyed it! Maries daughter Helen is the wife of my husbands great Uncle, so there is a family connection and it was wonderful to learn more about family history. Marie was such a strong, inspirational woman!

[Lisa · Rating 4 out of 5]

An amazing story of a women and her journey to another country... I met this womens great-great grandson in MT. He allowed us to scatter my dad's ashes on his side of Flathead lake. I then had lunch with him and his wife and was able to hear more about this amazing womens journey.
Pretty cool....

[booklady]

This was recommended by someone...wish I could remember who?!

[marcia]

simply written but a wonderful story. amazing what people could endure

[Ginger Poulsen · Rating 2 out of 5]

It was an interesting story, but not well-written and the writing style and grammatical errors ruined it for me.

[Chapter · Rating 4 out of 5]

escape, Siberia, trains, unassisted births, harsh living conditions