Title: These is My Words
Author: Nancy Turner
Genre: fictional diary, family, romance
Pages: 384
Rating (out of 5 stars): *****
Reviewed by: Jenn
Description: This book is a novel written in diary format, as Sarah Prine tells her own story of living in the Arizona Territories from 1881-1901. Over this course of time, the rugged, uneducated, vivacious young Sarah grows into an informed, reflective, sincere (and still feisty) woman. The novel shows the dangers, excitement, injustice, hardship, loss, charm, romance, and value of life in the territories.
Author: Nancy Turner
Genre: fictional diary, family, romance
Pages: 384
Rating (out of 5 stars): *****
Reviewed by: Jenn
Description: This book is a novel written in diary format, as Sarah Prine tells her own story of living in the Arizona Territories from 1881-1901. Over this course of time, the rugged, uneducated, vivacious young Sarah grows into an informed, reflective, sincere (and still feisty) woman. The novel shows the dangers, excitement, injustice, hardship, loss, charm, romance, and value of life in the territories.
Thoughts: This is one of my favorite books of the past year . . . I loved every page of it! Somehow when you read 20 years'-worth of a woman's diary, you grow to know her and love her (and the people in her life) so much. I felt myself laughing aloud every couple of pages about either Sarah's stories or her blunt way of expressing herself. And then I couldn't help but cry every few pages either as I mourned with her, loved with her, and lost with her. This book is a very rich, filling book -- perfect for a fall or winter read. I also must mention that it is one of the sweetest and most fun love stories I have ever read.
Disclaimer: This book has quite a bit of violence and trauma with all the fights between the Indians and the settlers. It also includes some remarks about marital intimacy, very tastefully and subtly described.
5 comments:
I read this for a book club last year, and we all just enjoyed it like you did--great read!
I'm so glad you mentioned this on your tag. I forgot all about your book list, and Mike and I have been adding to our "to-read" after skimming through. Thanks for doing this!
One day I'll be done with Physical Science and read this book. Sounds like a perfect Christmas holiday read and that would be the right timing for me! Mom
Just finished this book Friday and can't get it off my mind. LOVED IT! It made me want to be a stronger woman and be on top of everything from household chores to parenting to food storage. The sweetest love story ever! Can't get enough!
You always recommend the best. This was a great book!
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