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I absolutely loved this book! It had everything I love in a story; history, family, love and timeless wisdom. I really loved how Abbie described the passage of time as being like the hands of a clock that never stops and like the wind that keeps blowing. That is exactly how I view time as my own family grows and changes with new births and deaths. I found this imagery both comforting and sad. Bess Streeter Aldrich also did a wonderful job of capturing the heart of motherhood. Abbie Deal is the
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Another beautiful book by Bess Streeter Aldrich. The story tells of pioneer woman Abbie Deal's life in a beautiful and moving way. Many joyous parts mingled with sadness, all told against the backdrop of the American frontier.
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