Review: good portrayal of family's struggles and determination
Rating: 4 out of 5
Date: 10 19, 2012
I was surprised how much I enjoyed this novel - the author manages to convey the struggles of the family without being downright depressing. Although they endured numerous hardships, I loved seeing how the community came together to support one another (and made me a bit sad that doesn't happen more often today!). There are some elements of faith scattered throughout, but but in a matter-of-fact, non-preachy fashion.