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?
On a silly note - I don't think I could read this just because the character's names would bug me! Five?? That's just a nickname, right?!
ReplyDeleteHa! Isn't it funny the things authors do that keep us from enjoying their books?!
DeleteThis sounds really interesting. I've spent just a little bit of time in Arizona but it sounds like the perfect setting for this story - the mysticism would seem to fit well with that background.
ReplyDeleteI haven't been to Arizona, but I'd love to get there. One of my favorite things about reading is all the "traveling" I get to do!
DeleteThis sounds like a fascinating idea for a book.
ReplyDeleteIt may not be a traditional job, but I do feel that being a mom is what I was meant to do - and I love it!
It was interesting...I think it would be quite a talent to be able to help people the way the quilt maker did.
DeleteAnd I'm glad you've found your perfect job! :)
I'm intrigued by the premise of this book. I like stories that are a bit mystical and I also like books about sisters... since I have three sisters of my own! I think I'll check this one out in the new year. Thanks for the review!
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