A review by thebrookelist
The Quilt by Gary Paulsen

4.0

While I’m not really sure who decided this was very appropriate for children or exactly why I read it aloud to my 6 & 9 yr olds, it was lovely. So lovely. We’ve read a lot of Gary Paulsen to the boys and thought this was such a tangent for him, I couldn’t leave it at the library. I was right - such a unique look at the strong women in his youth who cared for and shaped him. I had to edit out quit a bit about making & having babies and some strong language in times of hardship, but it was a perfect story for me as a mother and as someone who feels a strong connection to those who’ve gone on before. Simple, well-written, short and affecting. Beautiful book.