Deanna A. (Sierra-Blue) - , reviewed on 10/1/2011 + 32 more book reviews

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I enjoyed the way this book was pieced together like a patch work quilt. The author used known facts as well as some journal entries from members of the Donner party to allow us a front row seat as this tragedy unfolded. While there are moments of sadness along the trail, there are also moments of joy as well. These people were hoping for a new beginning but before this new life could start they had to survive great hardship and starvation. In the end many would succumb to the harshness of mother nature while others would barely escape from her grasp.

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