This story has so much to discuss! The historical view of the war as seen from both the soldier's and the nurse's perspectives, the prejudices of social class, and the misinterpretation of events from a childish perspective are just a few. The title perfectly describes the cental issue at the heart of the story--seeking forgiveness for wrongdoing, granting forgiveness to those who have wronged us. Great read!

Anyone who has ever discussed their childhood with their siblings and found they have totally different perspectives on growing up in the same household will be able to relate to this story. The book also addresses the human desire to remain ignorant of those painful things we really don't want to face up to in our lives. I especially enjoyed the description of the deep friendship the protagonist has with her best friend. Everyone needs a Maggie in her life!

I listened to the unabridged CD of this book and absolutely loved it. I don't remember who the actor was doing the reading, but he was excellent.

The group of women who form a quilting bee in this novel are not unlike many present-day book clubs! Their friendships and conflicts kept me interested as well as the twists and surprises in the plot. Being a native Kansan, I felt the author captured the quiet rhythms of Midwest life quite well. Not Pulitzer Prize-winning fiction but very enjoyable and makes for a good discussion.

Coming-of-age tale about what constitutes love and hate. Child narrator reminiscient of Scout in To Kill a Mockingbird.