Alicia G. - reviewed on 11/29/2010 + 52 more book reviews

Helpful Score: 1

This book is laugh-out-loud funny...at least while Janzen is recounting stories from her Mennonite youth and cultural assimilation. I enjoyed learning a bit more about Mennonite culture and history, but unfortunately during the middle section of the book, Janzen takes advantage of the memoir genre by using long patches of text to expound on her personal philosophies of religion, love, and family. I didn't feel like there was enough context to ground her opinions (or make me want to read them). Fortunately, it's a short book and an easy read so it remains enjoyable. Plus, there are recipes!

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