I just finished reading such a beautiful book! I love to read but there are only a handful of books that I will read again and again (and again). A friend loaned this one to me after we got into a discussion about historical fiction. I hadn't ever even heard of A Lantern In Her Hand before, even though it is actually a classic. I LOVED it! It struck such a chord with me and I was moved to tears more than once. It covers the life of a character named Abbie from her childhood to her death. I related to her so much as a woman who has dreams for her life and as a mother who has dreams for her children, and as someone whose fierce love of family helps to overcome the bitterest disappointments. The rapid passing of time and wishing it could just slow down a little bit is a theme that I seem to be relating to these days as well. I thought several times of my great grandma Lang while reading this book--the old Abbie reminded me of her greatly. I was just profoundly moved by this work. This is a book that I would most definitely read again!What are you reading these days?
Next up for me is a re-reading of The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society by Mary Ann Shaffer and Annie Barrows for book group. Another great read!
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I should read that. I really really like historical fiction.
You'd love it Melissa! I think Amazon has them as low as $1.49 right now or you should be able to get a copy from the library.
It sounds good! I used to read the Sunfire novels that include historical events with the love stories!
Thanks for the recommendation, Amy. I will order it from the library right now. I'm always looking for a good book!
My book group is reading 'Jane Eyre' right now, which is making me want to go see the new movie!
I just read that last year too and am really excited about the new movie!
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