Amy Adams

Excellent - this should be read in every high school!

Reviewed: 08-26-24

As always, I love the way the authors write and that it is based on history, but most of all, I love the way Mary and Eleanor become such close friends with such a huge racial divide in our country at that time. Unfortunately, I believe there is still a great racial divide because people want to “talk”, but not really “listen” to what the other’s are saying.

As a former long-term substitute teacher at the middle & high school levels, I believe this would be an amazing reading requirement for all high schools in America and beyond.

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A really good book

Reviewed: 07-13-24

The character of Elise was charming and I found the book interesting. I wish more young people would read books like this in order to understand how quickly things can change.

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Thank you! A book for all ages & genders!

Reviewed: 02-25-24

I wish Savannah had written this when I was in my 20’s… but she would have been a young teen!

This book is an excellent example of the God I know personally. I’m so glad God gifted Savannah with the eloquence and forthrightness to put what so many of us experience into words.

I have already finished the book, gifted it multiple times, and have shared the title with many friends. This is the type of book, in addition to the Living Word of God, The Holy Bible, that can change a generation for the better.

I am forever in Savannah’s debt!

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A lovely and intimate story of the British Royal Family of the early 20th Century.

Reviewed: 02-12-24

I loved hearing the story of sweet Nanny Lala. Her love of “her children” was so precious. In addition, this sweet woman was able to know and meet so many people that most of us will never know.

I truly enjoyed learning, laughing, and crying while I listened. This book should stand the test of time. Bravo!

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Odd

Reviewed: 01-24-24

It was just an odd book and not at all what I expected. It was so odd, that rather than stop listening, I continued to the end. Honestly, these are the most backward group of characters I’ve ever read about, making it seem less like a novel, and more like a fantasy book. Honestly, I think I kept listening because the readers voice was so melodic.

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Interesting

Reviewed: 12-15-23

It was informative, but became a bit confusing. Also, in the very beginning, he spoke of an accompanying pdf, but I don’t know where to find that on Audible. That would have helped a lot since there were so many branches at one point.

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I loved it!

Reviewed: 11-12-23

I loved the characters, being so inside their heads, and the colorful, yet not overly colorful way they saw the their world. I think what I enjoyed the most is that I never quite knew where the stories were heading, so was often surprised by where the story went. I also enjoyed Maura Tierney’s soft smooth voice and the pace in which she read the story.

Another great Ann Neapolitan book!!! Congrats!!!🍾

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Depressing, yet I’m glad I stuck with it

Reviewed: 11-06-23

On the positive side, although I’ve heard of Postpartum depression, I did not experience it personally, so I found that part of the storyline informative. Additionally, I am personally pro-life, however do know that some women were, and still find themselves in a very difficult spot. I have an incredible amount of empathy for them, but this book became far too political and unbelievable in the end. Why would these the adult children, who are paying their father’s medical bills be happy that their father had squandered their inheritance on PP? That made no sense to me and seemed like a real leap to promote the author’s personal views.

I think what disturbed me the most were all of the extremes… the extreme post-part depression that Grace experiences; MaryAnn’s extreme women’s rights views; their parents extreme reactions to not being able to control their children and grandchildren’s lives… it was all just a bit too much for me.

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I loved learning about this incredible woman!

Reviewed: 11-02-23

As an artist and a woman, I loved listening and learning about this incredible woman and the difference she made in Boston society, as well as, in the art world! I plan to visit Boston next summer to see her collection!

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6 people found this helpful

I couldn’t stop listening

Reviewed: 01-19-23

This life-story just goes to show that money and titles do not buy love, happiness or security. I pray that King Charles’s reign is brief and that the brothers and their wives will find a way to reconcile their families. I grew up having cousins who were estranged from us due to their mother’s mental illness (I am not saying any of the royals are mentally ill) and rage. It was quite distressing, but we are all fortunate to have found one another again and our bond is tight. I pray this is also true for Diana’s children and grandchildren.

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