Over the past few months, I've read books with African American themes. However, unlike the other books I've read that took place during the Civil Rights movement, this one moved me the most. I found myself rejoicing with the characters when they overcame obstacles and crying with them during their sorrows. I was surprised that I'd never heard of this book, but I feel that everyone needs to read it, no matter the color of their skin.

I've been reading books that have taken place during the turbulent Civil Rights Movement over the past few months. It was so refreshing to see maids depicted with feelings of disdain for the women they worked for, as opposed to maids with a mammy mentality. The author eloquently described the struggle these women went through to make things better for the future generations of African Americans. I highly recommend this book to any woman.

The author was very brave to write a mystery surrounding a difficult time in America. I love how he depicts how secrets affect a close knit circle of friends. I agree with the critic who compared this book to Mystic River. I found myself rushing home to read this book. It was very captivating!

My aunt first recommended this to me and swore up and down that it was good. When she told me this, I looked at her like she was crazy. I unknowingly recommended this to a friend and she put it in a hat as a possible book club pick. Once I opened this book and began to read it, I couldn't put it down! I became entranced in each characters' story while learning the ins and outs of cathedral building. I strongly recommend this if you're into the historical fiction genre.

This summary for this book is very misleading. The plot makes the book sound interesting, but instead it moves very slow and she abruptly ends the book. The book only got interesting towards the end. I didn't read Amy and Isabelle, but I hope it's better than Abide With Me.

I love how this book paralells the story of Brigam Young's 19th wife Ann Eliza Webb along with an incident in a modern day Mormon community. I learned many things about the Mormons beliefs and why the religion is viewed as controversial. Whenever I had free time, the book was in my hand because it held my interest that much. I feel that everyone should give this book a chance.