A sweet, enjoyable read! Unique plot with good character development and witty writing. I guessed who Daddy was, which was fun. Some favorite quotes:
鈥�A sweet, enjoyable read! Unique plot with good character development and witty writing. I guessed who Daddy was, which was fun. Some favorite quotes:
鈥� Anybody can rise to a crisis and face a crushing tragedy with courage, but to meet the petty hazards of the day with a laugh - I really think that requires spirit. 鈥� You must be mad to live in a city when you might live on a farm. 鈥� It is a pleasant sensation to come back to something familiar. 鈥� I like winter to be winter with snow instead of rain. 鈥� The world is full of happiness, and plenty to go round, if you are only willing to take the kind that comes your way. The whole secret is in being pliable. 鈥� It isn't the great big pleasures that count the most; it's making a great deal out of the little ones - I've discovered the true secret of happiness, Daddy, and that is to live in the now....more
Wow! I devoured this almost more eagerly than the first biography. Vaughn is an excellent writer, weaving together a lifetime of Elisabeth鈥檚 corresponWow! I devoured this almost more eagerly than the first biography. Vaughn is an excellent writer, weaving together a lifetime of Elisabeth鈥檚 correspondence, memories, convictions, joys and heartaches into a very readable account. Fascinating, uplifting, raw and utterly human....more
Really interesting! Loved learning the history and ins-and-outs of popular American clothing retailers that I personally like. Not a boring timeline oReally interesting! Loved learning the history and ins-and-outs of popular American clothing retailers that I personally like. Not a boring timeline of events, but engaging stories and business/marketing tidbits....more
Slow to start, but then very engaging! An interesting take on the typical flashback storytelling. It was fun to try to figure out how the characters wSlow to start, but then very engaging! An interesting take on the typical flashback storytelling. It was fun to try to figure out how the characters were connected. The 1965 characters were more complex and relatable, while the modern-day felt a little clich茅 and flat. Some difficult, emotional parts to read, but necessary....more
Overall, good content and insightful connections to the original Greek and Hebrew. Did not care for the topical approach, though I understand why AndeOverall, good content and insightful connections to the original Greek and Hebrew. Did not care for the topical approach, though I understand why Anderson formatted it this way. I personally prefer a chronological verse-by-verse approach. Still enjoyed working through this with my Bible study group! ...more
Rating memoirs is always challenging and it鈥檚 not like I鈥檓 some big Elvis fan, but this was a beautiful read. Audiobook was excellently recorded by JuRating memoirs is always challenging and it鈥檚 not like I鈥檓 some big Elvis fan, but this was a beautiful read. Audiobook was excellently recorded by Julia Roberts and Riley Keough with included recordings from Lisa鈥檚 interviews. I appreciated Riley鈥檚 raw, honest and heart-felt storytelling. ...more
Though her writing style is rather juvenile, Jinger provides very practical, biblical insights on overcoming unhealthy relational tendencies. As a perThough her writing style is rather juvenile, Jinger provides very practical, biblical insights on overcoming unhealthy relational tendencies. As a perfectionist, I could relate to many scenarios. A helpful read with a Christian perspective, not a tell-all for Duggar fans. ...more
Ah! What a fun, freaky read! Read this with my book club and we thoroughly enjoyed trying to figure this one out. Super unique writing style, complicaAh! What a fun, freaky read! Read this with my book club and we thoroughly enjoyed trying to figure this one out. Super unique writing style, complicated characters, a vivid setting, and a twist none of us saw coming!! Loved the witty humor sprinkled throughout. Would definitely recommend!...more
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