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A review by twellz
The Giver of Stars by Jojo Moyes
5.0
I truly felt the authenticity of this book because I have spent some time in the mountains of eastern Kentucky. I love a book that can plop you right into the scenery & make it come to life. This is also the first time I’ve heard of the Packhorse Librarians...a badass group of women delivering books to families in need during the Great Depression! Totally awesome & based on a true story! The Pack Horse Library Program, was a Works Progress Administration project created by Franklin Roosevelt that delivered books to rural Appalachia between 1935 - 1943. Although the story is based on the adventures of Alice (from England), I loved Margery the most! She is the type of woman I admire: strong, determined & courageous at a time when women were really not free to reach their true potential! I loved the bonds that formed between all of the Packhorse librarians (Izzy, Alice, Sophia, Beth, Margery & Mrs. Brady)...they each found strength in supporting one another. I feel like many young women today take for granted their freedoms!
"We women face many unexpected challenges when we choose to step outside what are considered our habitual boundaries."
The Giver of Stars takes you on a heartfelt journey of love & evil too. From the jerk-face Van Cleve men to the sweetest man alive, Fred...and even the mule, Charley...this book will capture your heart!
“Time flew, and each ended the night full and happy, with the rare glow that comes from knowing your very being has been understood by somebody else, and that there might just be someone out there who will only ever see the best in you.”
JoJo Moyes wins my heart again. Me Before You & now The Giver of Stars...I’ve given her two 5-star reviews & think she’s a delightful writer! Who’s the Giver of Stars now? Lol Enjoy!
"We women face many unexpected challenges when we choose to step outside what are considered our habitual boundaries."
The Giver of Stars takes you on a heartfelt journey of love & evil too. From the jerk-face Van Cleve men to the sweetest man alive, Fred...and even the mule, Charley...this book will capture your heart!
“Time flew, and each ended the night full and happy, with the rare glow that comes from knowing your very being has been understood by somebody else, and that there might just be someone out there who will only ever see the best in you.”
JoJo Moyes wins my heart again. Me Before You & now The Giver of Stars...I’ve given her two 5-star reviews & think she’s a delightful writer! Who’s the Giver of Stars now? Lol Enjoy!