I loved this book. I could have sat down and read it cover-to-cover, but it’s rare that I find a book that’s this entertaining and can be read while I’m on the treadmill, so it took a few days (miles) to finish.
Amy’s voice is pitch-perfect. Her language is fresh and filled with just-right similes and metaphors. She faces life’s disappointments with grace and humor. Her stories of Freeville remind me of growing up in a similarly small town in Ohio. Unlike Amy, I did not have to raise my children alone, but neither did I have the luck to be surrounded by a “village” of strong women who gave support, advice (solicited and not), and unconditional love. It’s a warm, loving memoir of a funny, upbeat woman who knows how to tell a good story.