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vegprincess's review against another edition
4.0
This book was inspired by true events, which made the book even more interesting. I don’t want to reveal any spoilers, but I have to say I found the part about Aniela’s late husband’s wedding ring especially touching. This is the February selection for my in-person book club and I’d never heard of this book before. I enjoyed the book and I’m excited to discuss it at our meeting on February 19th!
debandleo's review against another edition
4.0
I really enjoyed this book because it gave me a peek into what my grandmother, Anna Szeliga must have went through when she emigrated to this country. She and my grandfather, Adam, raised 11 children in a small house in Buffalo. My father was the baby. He was bilingual and did not talk much about the old country. I grew up feeling ashamed of my Polish heritage and Polish jokes and this book gave me a sense of why the people of Poland were so oppressed and suffered so much. Also, many of the names and stories included in this book about the Buffalo area were familiar to me growing up. A great read!
scugerino's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.5
Didn’t expect such a simple little story to make me so emotional. I never realized how much Polish culture I grew up in until my grandparents were gone. I miss them dearly, and this book helped me appreciate them just that little bit more. I think that’s something special.
vegprincess's review
4.0
This book was inspired by true events, which made the book even more interesting. I don’t want to reveal any spoilers, but I have to say I found the part about Aniela’s late husband’s wedding ring especially touching. This is the February selection for my in-person book club and I’d never heard of this book before. I enjoyed the book and I’m excited to discuss it at our meeting on February 19th!
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