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enmcclelland's review against another edition
4.0
Loved this book. I loved the story and the way it was told, weaving the diary entry throughout the book. I also liked the faith part as I am starting to learn about that myself. However, I didn't appreciate the anti-abortion reference near the end. It was very subtle and the author had every right to put it in. But it jarred me out of the fuzzy feeling that I was having will reading.
sleeson's review
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
I loved this book! Such a great book for the genre of Christian fiction. The ending tied together fantastically! This book was such a great reminder of how God is always there and will always be there for us. He has a purpose and all things, though it doesn’t happen right away, will end up according to His will.
nattyc96's review against another edition
5.0
I adore this book. Given to me in a time when I was really struggling with grieving and mourning the loss of some family. This book helped me accept what was going on and find ways to move past it. I enjoyed the story, but the book touched me deeper than just a story.
See my full review: North of Nonsense Blog
See my full review: North of Nonsense Blog
texmomma's review against another edition
5.0
Enjoyed this one-
I read this book with my book club, and really enjoyed it. It was a fairly quick read but had characters I will remember.
I read this book with my book club, and really enjoyed it. It was a fairly quick read but had characters I will remember.
bev1984's review against another edition
5.0
The blessing of God
This book was very uplifting. The story is timeless.Keep the tissue handy. It is a testimony to the power of faith.
This book was very uplifting. The story is timeless.Keep the tissue handy. It is a testimony to the power of faith.
ckreads28's review against another edition
3.0
My Review is here on my blog: https://cksreadingcorner.wordpress.com/2016/02/05/my-first-arc-retrospection-of-2016-the-silver-suitcase/
donnaj71's review against another edition
5.0
This is such a touching story. I will be looking for more from this author. I especially loved the ending. The whole thing is well thought out.
Sometimes when you are going through hard times it helps to read about someone else that is going through harder times and still keeping their head up through it. Cornelia lost her mother on her 12th birthday and she hates God for taking her away. She keeps that inside though and doesn´t tell anyone. She just keeps writing in her dairy. When she is older a young man named Henry from the city comes to spend the summer with some family and help on their farm. Henry and Cornelia fall in love and everything seemed perfect until Henry decides to join the military. Cornelia is heart broken when he is killed in an accident before he even makes it to the war. Things get even worse for her but something unexpected happens and changes her perspective and that helped her through the toughest and loneliest times. This story has a ripple effect and Cornelia´s legacy affects many others, including me.
Sometimes when you are going through hard times it helps to read about someone else that is going through harder times and still keeping their head up through it. Cornelia lost her mother on her 12th birthday and she hates God for taking her away. She keeps that inside though and doesn´t tell anyone. She just keeps writing in her dairy. When she is older a young man named Henry from the city comes to spend the summer with some family and help on their farm. Henry and Cornelia fall in love and everything seemed perfect until Henry decides to join the military. Cornelia is heart broken when he is killed in an accident before he even makes it to the war. Things get even worse for her but something unexpected happens and changes her perspective and that helped her through the toughest and loneliest times. This story has a ripple effect and Cornelia´s legacy affects many others, including me.