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Prayers for Saleby Sandra Dallas |
Diane Barnes(10/16/11): I enjoyed this book! It's not a
religious book, but has a Christian theme running through it. It's an easy, uplifting read.
Rating: *****
Judy Stanton (10/01/11): Contrary to the title, this is not a religious book,
but rather a simple, sweet story of life in the 1930s in a Colorado mining town. I enjoyed the book's authentic
voice, its description of women's work---cooking, quilting, birthing babies--and men's work -- dredging and
mining, as well as the history of "mail order" brides and wagon trains moving west. The main character,
Ila Mae/Hennie, is a strong, caring women who is the backbone of her community. The book is the story
of her life and her loves and the mountain "family" she lovingly supports. If you like historical fiction,
this easy-to-read book takes you back to a time and place where life was not easy and simple pleasures
were greatly valued. Although fairly predictable, it was a worthshile read.
Rating: ****
