A PATCHWORK PAST book review


The Patchwork Past

by Leslie Gould

Book Description:


When wild child Sophie Deiner--the daughter of an Amish bishop--is forced to return to Nappanee, Indiana, quilt-shop owner Jane Berger is one of only a few who welcome her back. It's the last place she wants to be, but Sophie's recent illness requires that she recover for a while.

As Sophie heals, she befriends a group of migrant workers and is appalled to learn of the wretched living conditions they're forced to endure. Sophie begins advocating on their behalf, but soon finds herself opposed by an ex-boyfriend who is the farm foreman.

Jane begins relating the story of an Amish couple who rescued survivors of the Great Chicago Fire of 1871, many of whom were Irish immigrants. And Sophie is more convinced than ever that she needs to fight for the powerless. But when digging deeper makes conditions even worse, has she chosen a fight she can't win?

MY BOOK REVIEW:

5 Stars: 5/5 Star Rating

What a refreshing novel!  The illness, lupus, is explored  as the main character, Sophie Deiner, has it. I learned a great deal about lupus from the character's life trials with it.  I came to greatly admire Sophie for her strength and courage.  Facing her parents again after not being on the best of terms with them requires great strength and courage.  I really enjoyed the switching back and forth between present day and 1871.  I was not familiar with so many details about the Great Chicago Fire and developed a great admiration for Mary as well.  
I highly recommend this book.  While it is the second book in the Plain Patterns series, it can easily be read as a standalone. 
I received a copy of this book from the author and Bethany House.  All opinions expressed are my own.


About the Author:




Leslie Gould is the #1 bestselling and Christy Award-winning author of thirty novels. She received her MFA from Portland State University and teaches writing at Warner Pacific University. Leslie enjoys traveling, hiking, and history. She and her husband, Peter, are the revolving-door parents of four children and two cats. Visit her at http://www.lesliegould.com/.

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