Review: Wonderful read!
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 07 2, 2014
Finding Eliza is a rare treat and a breath of fresh air. It grabbed me from the very beginning and didn’t let go, as I spent a few late nights reading past my bed time. Stephanie Pitcher Fishman has a delightful writing style draws the reader right in. I’m definitely looking forward to reading more from her!In the beginning, we meet Lizzie who is dealing with the anniversary of her parents’ death. Her grandma Tru lovingly pushes her to join a genealogy meeting. What could go wrong?Lizzie ends up discovering a secret family diary about the life of her aunt Eliza, who Lizzie was named after, but never even knew existed. She delves in and learns why Eliza’s life has been kept a secret all of this time. As she goes through the diary, she learns not only history lessons, but also how to let go of the “demons” holding onto her.Finding Eliza deals with some tough but real issues, and I found it to be eye opening about the time of history that we find ourselves in while reading the diary along with Lizzie. I can’t recommend it enough. You’ll laugh and you’ll cry along with Lizzie.