I recently read These is my Words by Nancy E. Turner. This was a book that I thought about for days afterwards, something that's a sign to me that I read a good book.
The story is told in diary format which I don't usually like. The author, however, did a good job with the narrative and I never felt like I was reading...well, what my journal entries are like. It tells the story of Sarah Agnes Prine, a pioneer who lived in the Arizona Territories in the late nineteenth century. I gained a greater appreciation for how scary it was to be one of those first settlers, especially during a time of Indian wars. Sarah is a brave young woman who helps hold her family together.
Throughout the story Sarah works on her education. It made me appreciate the education I have and also realize how much I take it for granted. Throughout the twenty years covered in the journal Sarah talks about how she wishes she'd gone to school. She reads voraciously, though, and teaches herself about so many subjects. It made me want to do a better job of improving myself.
The story also shares the sweet love story between Sarah and her second husband. It also talks about her relationship with her children, which was rather poignant. One thing I also enjoyed was watching the frequency of journal entries. They dwindled over the years, which I think we can all relate to as we become busier and busier with our families.
I recommend this book. It was an entertaining read that also helped me appreciate blessings I have and encouraged me to be more grateful and appreciative for the things I have.
We read that for book club one time and I loved it. There's a sequel apparently, though I haven't read it.
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