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evavstheworld's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Child death, Death of parent, Physical abuse, and Violence
2booksandacoffee's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
hopeful
informative
inspiring
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Heartbreaking. Beautiful. Despair. Hope. Resiliency.
This is story telling at its best. While this book didn’t have a ton of action, I will still glued to the pages. This story of courage, bravery and the American Dream was so compelling that I couldn’t put this down.
I truly feel this story needs to be read by anyone that hasn’t right now. While the economic crisis isn’t as bad, and the environmental distress not as urgent, this story is so incredibly important. It gives you a look into what it’s like to work your ass off for a life most people can only dream of and have it ripped away by matters that are out of your control.
To move to a new place to try and make a better life for yourself and your family to only end up being ostracized because the system is beating you down into the ground that you help make prosperous.
To have to sleep in a tent, next to a muddy river and have to use that water for cooking, cleaning and bathing. To work 12 hour days in inhumane conditions for the rich man so he can get richer while cutting your wages to .75 a day.
But this story was so much MORE. It’s about rising up, being resilient in the face of your fears because you have family depending on you, speaking up for what is right, helping and being empathetic to those who have even less than you when you have next to nothing.
This is our reminder of what our country is and what we take for granted every damn day.
Be kind, and then strive be even kinder to those around you.
This is story telling at its best. While this book didn’t have a ton of action, I will still glued to the pages. This story of courage, bravery and the American Dream was so compelling that I couldn’t put this down.
I truly feel this story needs to be read by anyone that hasn’t right now. While the economic crisis isn’t as bad, and the environmental distress not as urgent, this story is so incredibly important. It gives you a look into what it’s like to work your ass off for a life most people can only dream of and have it ripped away by matters that are out of your control.
To move to a new place to try and make a better life for yourself and your family to only end up being ostracized because the system is beating you down into the ground that you help make prosperous.
To have to sleep in a tent, next to a muddy river and have to use that water for cooking, cleaning and bathing. To work 12 hour days in inhumane conditions for the rich man so he can get richer while cutting your wages to .75 a day.
But this story was so much MORE. It’s about rising up, being resilient in the face of your fears because you have family depending on you, speaking up for what is right, helping and being empathetic to those who have even less than you when you have next to nothing.
This is our reminder of what our country is and what we take for granted every damn day.
Be kind, and then strive be even kinder to those around you.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Grief and Violence
Minor: Child death and Physical abuse
shelbyjo's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
hopeful
informative
inspiring
sad
tense
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? It's complicated
5.0
I'll never understand how Kristin Hannah does it. I swear each new book of hers becomes my favorite. The phenomenal storyline & brilliant characters combined with Julia Whelan's incredible narration created one heck of a masterpiece. I literally would have listened to this all in 1 sitting if it weren't for work and life getting in my way! It was sad and heartbreaking, but also inspiring and beautiful. Loved it so much!
Content Warnings
Moderate: Death, Police brutality, Physical abuse, and Violence
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