My rating: 4.8
This book bounces around in time throughout Harriet Chance's life with an unknown narrator (ala the TV Show "This Is Your Life") from when she is a baby to 79 and at many points in between. It continually returns to present day, when Harriet is 79 years old. This is a beautiful blend of realizing that you shouldn't be too troubled over anything in life as most of it is inconsequential. This book captures how life can be about secrets, disappointments and learning to come to terms with your past.
This book bounces around in time throughout Harriet Chance's life with an unknown narrator (ala the TV Show "This Is Your Life") from when she is a baby to 79 and at many points in between. It continually returns to present day, when Harriet is 79 years old. This is a beautiful blend of realizing that you shouldn't be too troubled over anything in life as most of it is inconsequential. This book captures how life can be about secrets, disappointments and learning to come to terms with your past.
This is a light easy read and yet it also has so much depth that I think may be lost on anyone who hasn't lived a lot of years/experiences. There were so many passages in this book that stood out for me. There are several 'surprises' so I recommend not reading too much about this book but simply jumping in and enjoying. The audio version was narrated beautifully.
i enjoyed the narration in the form of "this is your life". I felt the book was light hearted until she started her cruise. Then my heart broke for her several times. So much to say but I don't want to spoil it. Needless to say forgiveness isn't easy but always necessary.
ReplyDeleteI agree completely Mariann. I am thinking of picking this for a bookclub as I think it would make an excellent discussion.
DeleteI agree completely Mariann. I am thinking of picking this for a bookclub as I think it would make an excellent discussion.
DeleteI think that is the great thing about books is with a good book, the author leaves it so we can all interpret them how we want - which is why it is so much fun to discuss and know if others saw/felt the same things as we did! :-)
DeleteYes this book is much deeper than I originally thought. Sometimes I wonder if the author meant it to be what the story becomes in the readers mind.
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