All the Forgivenesses

I loved this story. It’s heartbreaking at times, but I loved Bertie. Hard to imagine how hard people had it those days, especially young girls and women.

It was a ok book. If you like this. Or even if you don't check out thw book woman of troublesome creek. Very similar highly recommend.

Powerful storytelling. From the beginning, I eagerly picked up the book to read every chance I got, and finally read for about four hours straight on a Sunday afternoon to finish it. I enjoyed this novel more than any I’ve read in a long time. Excellent prose, unforgettable characters and complex relationships from a gifted writer.

Probably in my top 3 favorite books now. I LOVED it. At first the language was slow, I switched my inner head voice to a deep southern accent and it was smooth sailing. The story telling was wonderful. It was emotional. PLEASE MAKE THIS INTO A MOVIE!!! it was so good!

This book was very well written and the author did an excellent job with the Appalachian vernacular (I grew up there, so I’m qualified to make that assessment). Although accurately representative of life in the early 20th century, the story itself was somewhat depressing, as poor Bertie lived a life of tremendous hardship and sadness. I was very satisfied that it ended on a high note…

A realistic story written through decades of Birties life. A compelling story you will not be able to put down. There is a twist you won't see coming. I was sorry the story ended. I will miss the characters.

It is one woman's story.

...but not at first. You have to get used to the down south way of talking and when you do, the book takes off and it is a wonderful poignant, heart-wrenching story of love, survival, disappointment and triumph. Historical for sure, wondrous and written in such a way it takes you to the early 20th C. where poverty, local customs and backward beliefs reign in the early Midwest. Loved this book, its characters and its quiet message that proves inner strength and true love are your best virtues.

Read if you can. Really makes you appreciate what you have Excellent book and well worth the time and cost

a great story that held my attention from start to finish just too sad for my liking,

This book was so emotional and sad I was going to put it down but I couldn’t,I had to know what happened to all of those beautiful children.I loved it

This is a really good read..Bertie is the oldest girl child, who needs to look after the little ones as her mom is either sick or pregnant it seems . When the family moves she meets Alta Bea and they become great friends, when they go to a dance Bertie sees Sam, the man she knows she will marry

I loved this book. The story, the writing, the characters. I found I was genuinely invested in the characters and was reluctant to end the book and say goodbye. I immediately went to see if she had other books I could buy!