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books10's review against another edition
3.0
I should have read this book more slowly, because there is a lot in this short book, but I know I missed a lot. I may need to revisit this one at another time and, as the author breaks it into 4 season, read a season at a time.
hyattsarah's review against another edition
5.0
This is a rare book in the trendy Christian blogger book market.
I think I knew that, when I ordered it from Amazon rather than wait for the library. I consistently read books by trendy Christian bloggers - though I dislike most of them, so I'm not sure why I keep on doing it. Usually what happens is I like the person's blog, and think a book must be the same. That isn't often the case, as clearly they are two very different things. The books often feel rushed/forced/repetitive, or are simply blog posts bound together.
This book, on the other hand, was a book. It was cohesive and well written, it flowed nicely, I left it knowing what it had been about. Christie is artful in her writing without being overdone, poetic but not flowery or overly vague. It is clear that Christie is an author who had a book that had to be written, not just a blogger with a book contract. This is a lovely book, reminiscent of Madeleine L'Engle's Crosswicks journals.
I think I knew that, when I ordered it from Amazon rather than wait for the library. I consistently read books by trendy Christian bloggers - though I dislike most of them, so I'm not sure why I keep on doing it. Usually what happens is I like the person's blog, and think a book must be the same. That isn't often the case, as clearly they are two very different things. The books often feel rushed/forced/repetitive, or are simply blog posts bound together.
This book, on the other hand, was a book. It was cohesive and well written, it flowed nicely, I left it knowing what it had been about. Christie is artful in her writing without being overdone, poetic but not flowery or overly vague. It is clear that Christie is an author who had a book that had to be written, not just a blogger with a book contract. This is a lovely book, reminiscent of Madeleine L'Engle's Crosswicks journals.
toniapeckover's review against another edition
5.0
Roots and Sky is first of all a beautiful read. Christie Purifoy has a lyrical, contemplative style that carries you along with her through each season of the year as her family begins making a home at Maplehurst. Purifoy is an intimate observer and her descriptions of home and landscape bring you right to the front door with her. But she is also an intimate observer of the emotional and spiritual landscapes, and her weaving of all three provide a richly compelling backdrop. This is a christian story, so Purifoy also braids a great deal of theology into the text, but this only serves to help us understand her worldview and provide the context for where she's leading us - which is ultimately toward hope. This is a book for slow, thoughtful reading - not because it is difficult to understand - but because we can understand it all too well, and there are depths here, truths, that are balm for the soul.
lmbartelt's review against another edition
5.0
This is quite possibly the most beautiful book I've ever read. Christie's journey home, both to a place and a presence, is so relatable I felt she could have been telling my story. Nearly every page contained words worth underlining. It was a privilege to read such a vulnerable story of the first year of life in a new home. I could sense the colors, sounds, tastes and feel of the seasons as each month passed.
I can't say enough good things about this book. (I did receive a copy from the publisher in exchange for my review.)
Christie is a new favorite writer. I'm off to check out her blog now.
I can't say enough good things about this book. (I did receive a copy from the publisher in exchange for my review.)
Christie is a new favorite writer. I'm off to check out her blog now.
suzukimom4's review against another edition
5.0
Unsurprisingly gorgeous. I have long admired Christie's poetic prose in essays, and this book has all the same beauty and power in the long form.
collin's review against another edition
5.0
Every now and then you come across a book that you know you will return to time and again. This is a new one for me. Purifoy is a gorgeous writer and the topic is both timely and intimate. Highly recommended.
livingpalm1's review
5.0
I devoured the images of seasons and flowers and trees and sky and neighborhood the Purifoy crafted on every page. I wrote a more thorough review at my blog here: http://www.tamarahillmurphy.com/blogthissacramentallife/s6qqbn8mlaoar3zmbdwvglsh7prw8a/2016/5/11?rq=roots%20and%20sky