Read while
home alone? yes
Tissues
needed? probably not
Overall
rating: 4 stars
Summary:
After their
mom left many years ago, three sisters: Carly, Ella and Five made their way
with just their dad. As adults the girls have found their family roles and
function together well. Carly is a television producer and encounters a psychic
quilt maker through her job. The quilt maker creates beautiful works that tell
her about the person for whom it has been created. Carly is surprised when she gets
her own quilt and reading that are both shocking and strange. One piece of the
prediction will certainly come true: “Everything’s about to change.”
Reaction:
I liked this book. The relationships between the various
characters were rich and different. Predictably, each of the sisters has a role
to play in the family and it was interesting to think about people I know in each
of the different roles.
The setting also drew me in. Part of the book takes place in
Bilby, Arizona, which seems like a great place to live: life seems very
natural, accepting, and open. People seem to be in touch with their own
strengths, weaknesses, needs, and wants. It made me want to strive to be a
little more that way.
I just happened upon The Fortune Quilt on the “new”
shelf at my library. It was definitely an enjoyable book that gave me some things
to ponder…a great find!
Do you know that your job is just what you were meant to do?
What would your quilt look like? What kind of place would be your ideal home?
