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jansbookcorner's review against another edition
4.0
I am not usually a crier, but there was something about this book that touched me on many levels emotionally and at the end, the tears came. A family story that has a few layers - the relationships to each other, decisions that need to be made and the lessons that can be learned from one another. A good book that calls on you to think about what is truly important.
brendalovesbooks's review against another edition
5.0
Read this for the second time and it still remains a favorite. I loved it just as much this time around, and I think it touched me even more with the place I am in life right now. This is such a sweet, tender book filled with life lessons that might seem a little obvious, but nevertheless, they are still good to hear sometimes.
edgescout's review against another edition
5.0
Touching and poignant in today's world. I loved the story arch and Grandma Rose's journey.
lodatomy's review against another edition
emotional
inspiring
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
hnbb's review against another edition
4.0
This was a beautiful book. I stopped several times to write down quotes and things to remember. It took me a while to like the main character and her husband as a couple. I enjoyed the feel of the book and the "realness" of the people that were in it. I am glad it was chosen for book club.
*By the way, I think it is unfortunate that the first review that pops up for this book on Goodreads is not accurate. I am pretty sure they didn't really read the book because they sure got some main details wrong. Other reviews that panned it complained about the "stay at home mom" message. I did not get that message. Rather, it was being grateful for what you have and not always wanting more. I think those people have guilt issues they need to deal with otherwise.
*By the way, I think it is unfortunate that the first review that pops up for this book on Goodreads is not accurate. I am pretty sure they didn't really read the book because they sure got some main details wrong. Other reviews that panned it complained about the "stay at home mom" message. I did not get that message. Rather, it was being grateful for what you have and not always wanting more. I think those people have guilt issues they need to deal with otherwise.
mschrock8's review against another edition
4.0
Filling in another series.
Early on, struggles with internet connection at Grandma Rose's house. #sames
"I didn't know there were places where you couldn't get internet service."
In my opinion, Katie doesn't pay enough attention to Baby Josh. Soon, her family steps up.
"My throat prickled as if I had swallowed a cockelbur." Made me chuckle.
Wisdom from Grandma Rose: "Everything doesn't have to work itself out today."
Early on, struggles with internet connection at Grandma Rose's house. #sames
"I didn't know there were places where you couldn't get internet service."
In my opinion, Katie doesn't pay enough attention to Baby Josh. Soon, her family steps up.
"My throat prickled as if I had swallowed a cockelbur." Made me chuckle.
Wisdom from Grandma Rose: "Everything doesn't have to work itself out today."
dlbircher's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
bethywa's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.5
I became a Lisa Wingate fan in high school but don't think I had read anything since of hers since high school.
In this book we follow Kate, her husband, and their baby as they head from Chicago back to the farm after her grandmother has had a stroke and needs more care. The plan is that at Christmas the family will come back together for the first time in 6 years since tragedy struck and inform Grandma that after 60 years it is time for her to move from the farm.
The book takes place in the 90s so being at the farm is much different than being at a farm now, easily connected to the rest of the world. We see a family settle into small town life and a grandmother teach her granddaughter (a new mom) some valuable life lessons.
This was a warm, cozy read with a sprinkle of tender emotion. It focused on what is important in life and how to make some big decisions as well. And yes, as I read the end I cried at my desk. It is not something that would have been very poignant in my high school days, but would be good for pretty well any adult (maybe more women-geared but not totally lost on men as we do see some of Ben walking through being a new father).
In this book we follow Kate, her husband, and their baby as they head from Chicago back to the farm after her grandmother has had a stroke and needs more care. The plan is that at Christmas the family will come back together for the first time in 6 years since tragedy struck and inform Grandma that after 60 years it is time for her to move from the farm.
The book takes place in the 90s so being at the farm is much different than being at a farm now, easily connected to the rest of the world. We see a family settle into small town life and a grandmother teach her granddaughter (a new mom) some valuable life lessons.
This was a warm, cozy read with a sprinkle of tender emotion. It focused on what is important in life and how to make some big decisions as well. And yes, as I read the end I cried at my desk. It is not something that would have been very poignant in my high school days, but would be good for pretty well any adult (maybe more women-geared but not totally lost on men as we do see some of Ben walking through being a new father).