Helpful Score: 4
Overall, after reading every word of the book, I was not impressed. The plot was very predictable and weak. I do hope, though, as a grandmother I am the pillar of strength that Mattie Mitchell portrayed in the book. My favorite passage of the book is in Chapter 35 when Ashley recalls one of her grandmothers pearls of wisdom: Houses do not make homes -- people do. Possessions are irrelevant in matters of the heart, and that love grows anywhere so long as it finds fertile, willing soil. My least favorite passage of the book was in Chapter 39 when Mattie reminds her granddaughter, Ashley, that one reason she should not consider divorce from Jack was the loss of financial security. That specific reason is as weak as the books plot.
Helpful Score: 1
I loved this book. The characters were well developed and the problems real - stresses the importance of family and God. Tracie Peterson is one of the better Christian chick-lit authors. I highly recommend this book. Carol
Helpful Score: 1
Excellent book on family and forgiveness. Captured me right from the beginning. I hated to have it end.
When I started this book I didn't think I was going to like it. It's about 5 sisters raised by their grandmother, and I just couldn't keep up with all five of them. I let it lay for a while, read another book then picked it back up one day and thought, I should give it another try. So Glad I Did! The last 5 chapters tears were running down my face continuously, so much wisdom in it. One book I'll never forget. Just want to add I was one of five sisters, so it was a great read for me. Loved it!
I absolutely loved this book. A wonderful story, wonderful characters and a book you just don't want to end. The writer draws you right into the lives of these five sisters and makes you wonder how their lives continued on once you've turned the last page.
Oh, a wonderful book! I was really drawn into the lives of these women! And this was my first Tracie Peterson book. Looking forward to more.
Very good story. I cried throughout the whole book.
Very Good! 4.5 stars
