Meg Moseley
Autore di When Sparrows Fall: A Novel
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- Moseley, Meg
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Kalira | 3 altre recensioni | May 12, 2024 | I have to admit that I was a little concerned when I read the email from the publicist in which she told me that she was sending me a book that was popular with homeschool moms. I'm not exactly a traditional homeschool mom (notice I didn't say "typical" - there is no such thing as a "typical" homeschool mom), so I started wondering exactly what was in this book.
No need to worry. This book represents most homeschoolers in a positive light. Miranda's late husband has kept his family tightly under his control, and he in turn was kept in line by the leader of their church (read "cult"). The children were allowed no outside influences. This is not a healthy reason to homeschool and this author recognizes that and throughout the book, Jack slowly pulls Miranda and the children out into the world, without ever telling her she should put the kids in school. (Although I think there was one argument in which he told her she was doing her kids a great disservice by not teaching them certain subjects.)
As for the story, it's at turns heartbreaking and heartwarming. Because of a past tragedy and circumstances beyond her control, Miranda lives under a cloud of fear and guilt. This is part of what allows the church leader to control her even after her husband is gone. Jack comes into their life, and even as the children warm to him and Miranda gets to see more and more of the God of grace and mercy that Jack serves, she still can't completely let go. This book isn't about homeschooling. It's loving and trusting God and others and letting them love you.
My biggest issue with the book is a bit of a spoiler, and I usually don't put spoilers in my reviews, but it's something that really bothered me.As Jack and Miranda build a relationship, they become more affectionate to each other in front of the children. Obviously, they're not doing anything inappropriate, but after reading through the book that for the past 14 years, she's lived a very strict, pious life, and kept her kids in a bubble in which they were not even allowed to read fiction, I find it hard to believe that she would suddenly feel comfortable kissing a man in front of her children. It just felt out of character.
Over all, though, I did like the story... And I think other homeschool moms will, too. (Sorry. I couldn't resist.)
I received this book for free from Multnomah Books in exchange for an honest review.… (altro)
No need to worry. This book represents most homeschoolers in a positive light. Miranda's late husband has kept his family tightly under his control, and he in turn was kept in line by the leader of their church (read "cult"). The children were allowed no outside influences. This is not a healthy reason to homeschool and this author recognizes that and throughout the book, Jack slowly pulls Miranda and the children out into the world, without ever telling her she should put the kids in school. (Although I think there was one argument in which he told her she was doing her kids a great disservice by not teaching them certain subjects.)
As for the story, it's at turns heartbreaking and heartwarming. Because of a past tragedy and circumstances beyond her control, Miranda lives under a cloud of fear and guilt. This is part of what allows the church leader to control her even after her husband is gone. Jack comes into their life, and even as the children warm to him and Miranda gets to see more and more of the God of grace and mercy that Jack serves, she still can't completely let go. This book isn't about homeschooling. It's loving and trusting God and others and letting them love you.
My biggest issue with the book is a bit of a spoiler, and I usually don't put spoilers in my reviews, but it's something that really bothered me.
Over all, though, I did like the story... And I think other homeschool moms will, too. (Sorry. I couldn't resist.)
I received this book for free from Multnomah Books in exchange for an honest review.… (altro)
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amandabeaty | 16 altre recensioni | Jan 4, 2024 | Segnalato
WBCLIB | 16 altre recensioni | Jun 20, 2023 | A short but sweet love story between two very different people. Ellie has been preparing for her wedding all her life. Now that she has found the man, Gray Whitby, life would be looking up except for her Mom, who is definitely not excited about Ellie's boyfriend, or marriage in general. Then there is her sister to think about and her upcoming marriage. Gray is a fun and thoughtful guy, but doesn't understand her family too well. I liked the way Ellie finally showed Gray how committed she was to him, when she decides to step out of her comfort zone and make this wedding happen.… (altro)
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judyg54 | 3 altre recensioni | Oct 15, 2018 | Potrebbero anche piacerti
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Very late in the novella, it was like the author suddenly remembered that Gray should also have flaws, and started mentioning them as things that Ellie was so fed up with . . . even though they'd never been mentioned before, or were in direct contradiction to his actions in earlier chapters.
Of course everything wrapped up neatly by the end (it's that kind of book) but many problems were not really addressed or left to be a mess for later, in pursuit of the neat bow (on a bouquet) at the wedding, on a deadline, naturally.… (altro)