My rating: 5 stars / It was amazing
It is 1906, and sixteen-year-old Stella's life in Durliosy, Poland, is bleak. Her only hope of surviving is to travel to America, a land of freedom and opportunity, and reunite with her brother in Baltimore. There she'll find new challenges, and perhaps, if she can put her painful past behind her, a new chance for love and lasting happiness.
My Review
I loved the realistic portrayal of a young female immigrant and the harsh struggles she endured as she fought for a new life in America. It really made me appreciate the sacrifices of my ancestors and those who were brave and kept seeking for a better life for themselves and their families. This book is based on the author's own ancestors, which really made the story come to life. Even though Stella faces one one challenge after another, there is an underlying feeling of hope that keeps the book from being depressing. I enjoyed the sweet romance, but the main focus is Stella's journey and how her strength grows through the overcoming and enduring of life's trials. Recommend to fans of historical fiction!
(I received a complimentary copy of the book; all opinions in this review are my own)
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About the Author
Being the youngest of four sisters (and one very tolerant older
brother), Heather grew up on a steady diet of chocolate, Anne of Green
Gables, Audrey Hepburn, Jane Austen, and the other staples of female
literature and moviedom. These stories inspired Heather to begin writing
at an early age. After meeting and marrying her husband Mark, Heather
graduated magna cum laude from Brigham Young University and finally
settled down in a small farming community in southeastern Idaho with her
husband and four children. In her spare time, Heather enjoys time spent
with family, volleyball, piano, the outdoors, and almost anything
creative.
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April 5 – Singing Librarian Books
April 6 – Heidi Reads…. | Broken and Reclaimed
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