This is one of the best memoirs I have ever read. Jeannette has more than enough reason to lament her childhood, and yet there is no self-pity in her story at all. With the ability to balance the good and the bad in a way that will at times make you wish you were a part of their family, Jeannette tells her story in such a way that you can only admire her rise through struggle and her grace. In a world that LOVES to look for blame, Jeannette has ample reason to cast some, and yet, never does.
My 16 year old son read this book with his high school English class and he enjoyed it so much, he recommended it to me. There aren't many books out there with substance that can be appealing to both teenagers and adults, but this book is one of them. It also lead to great conversations with my son about tolerance and compassion. I highly recommend this book!
My 16 year old son read this book with his high school English class and he enjoyed it so much, he recommended it to me. There aren't many books out there with substance that can be appealing to both teenagers and adults, but this book is one of them. It also lead to great conversations with my son about tolerance and compassion. I highly recommend this book!
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