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such a cute story! Ended too soon

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3 out of 5 stars
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3 out of 5 stars

Reviewed: 02-10-25

I wanted an easy listen and i can say that i thoroughly enjoyed it. It felt cheesy at times. I laughed or smiled at other parts. I wished it were a little bit longer? More so, i didn’t want it to end.

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binge worthy book

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4 out of 5 stars
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Reviewed: 01-19-25

I loved Monica’s previous book Raising Amazing. This one was more practical advice on homeschooling. As a possible homeschool family in the future, I loved every second of this book.

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Older Mom Mentor

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Reviewed: 01-09-25

Do you wish you had an older mom mentor to help you raise your kids? If so, this book felt like that. Monica has launched three boys, and still in the thick of raising another. I was especially encouraged with her training on how to teach her kids to explain the gospel, and the importance of good character. This is one of those books you read (or listen slowly) and possibly again and again over the seasons of motherhood.

Hearing from her husband and kids was a special touch, although it did feel a bit scripted 🫣

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A book that sticks with you

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Reviewed: 01-02-25

I listened to this book years ago and it stuck with me. So many good nuggets to cling to. Goes against the current hustle narrative. Exactly what i needed.

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Love Carlos and his story of disconnecting

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Reviewed: 10-08-24

I loved listening to this book being read by the author. The stories of his time at the Abbey and his time on the Amish farm was really eye-opening. I realized I don’t know much about monks or Amish people. I did enjoy the takeaways, although I did not feel like they were life altering. I wish perhaps there was an end of book summary with all the takeaways.

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Took 2 tries but glad i listened

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Reviewed: 09-07-24

I listened to this book and had to restart it because the beginning felt too slow and I got distracted, After the first chapter or 2 I was hooked. This wasn’t necessarily a book i had to binge read/listen, but it was one i wanted to continue to figure out what would happen. The pace of the plot was perfect. I enjoyed the buildup, the relationships, the amount of descriptors and dialogue,
Truly an enjoyable read/listen.

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Loved her heart about educating others

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Reviewed: 07-30-24

If I had to rate this book off of what i learned, i would have given it 3 stars. BUT - that’s because i don’t think this book was meant for me. While i didn’t learn a lot from my parents, i was definitely more well off than Yanely and those i think she is writing too.

But i loved her message, her storytelling style, and her recommendations. She kept it real and simple. If you’re a Dave Ramsay fan, this book may not be 100% for you… but Dave is more on the extreme side of financial literacy and building wealth.

This book is for anyone who grew up poor or feels extremely uneducated about all things finances.

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Of course there’s a cliff hanger

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Reviewed: 06-27-24

I binge read/listened to this book, desperate to find out what happened. While i loved the growth from both Violet and Xaden, their immaturity was still rather annoying (although very realistic for 20-something year olds).

I loved getting more insight into Gen Sorengail, Dain, Xaden and a few others. I did tear up at one point near the end, although i blame it on being pregnant.

I think i enjoyed this book more than the first. I can’t wait for the third.

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Real Life Mulan

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Reviewed: 04-23-24

Oddly enough, i chose this book after reading the Frozen river. I realized i enjoyed stories from the 1700’s and wanted more. I wasn’t expecting to
enjoy this listen as must as i did. I laughed, i teared up a bit, and i sat with anticipation at very pivotal
moments. I loved Deborah’s boldness, her courage, and her strength to push through even though it was hard. While I wish this book had more truth to it (the author admits to what parts were fabricated), i do appreciate the storyline regardless.

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I haven’t read a book this good in a long time,

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Reviewed: 01-19-24

I loved everything about this novel. From the narrators voice, to the amount of description included, to the storyline and the play with time. Martha, was a very likable middle aged character. I loved her devotion to her husband, her family and her work. This story almost made me wish i lived in the 1700s, where my time would be spent working much harder, but living a more slow and joy filled life (despite the injustices of the law and how it devalued women).

This book was about a midwife who inspects a body uncovered in the river. He was murdered, and now her curiosity leads her to discover what really happened. It also navigated the relationship between a horrible man and- Joseph North - a col, who sat as judge in the town, and Martha.

Seriously loved loved loved this book!

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