The Review: Miranda Hanford is a widowed mother of six children, living a secluded life controlled by her pastor. She wants out of the cult-like church that has been her life since she married at age 19. When she faints and has a bad fall after fasting, her brother-in-law Jack comes to take care of Miranda and the children. He is shocked by their reclusive lifestyle and wants to help them. Miranda tries to hide her secrets from Jack while figuring out a way to escape the church.
When I read the description of 'When Sparrows Fall' by Meg Moseley, I was eager to read a fictional book about a homeschooling family. I soon learned there were many more reasons why I would enjoy this book! I started out having a hard time getting into the story, but that changed quickly, and I soon couldn't put it down. It is well-written-the author does an outstanding job of drawing you into the characters' lives. A discussion guide is also included, so I think this would be an excellent choice for a book club! Disclaimer: I received this book for free from WaterBrook Multnomah Publishing Group for this review.
The Giveaway: I have two copies of 'When Sparrows Fall', the one that I read and another brand-new copy!! I will mail this copy to a winner drawn at random. You have two chances to win:
1. For the first entry, leave a comment with your name, email address, and the name of a book you've enjoyed recently.
2. For the second entry, leave a comment with your name and email address, letting me know that you are following me on Google friend connect. You must be a new or current follower to have this second entry.
The giveaway will end on July 20th, 2011 at 11:00pm MST. I will announce and email the winner the next day, July 21st. GOOD LUCK!!!
34 comments:
This books sounds really good! I like the idea about reading about a homeschooling family and is sounds like there is quite a bit of drama, too. I just finished reading Stories I Only Tell my Friends and really enjoyed it.
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I've been doing a lot of reading lately, narrowing down will be hard. A couple weeks ago I read Lady of Milkweed Manor and loved it. I've read a few others by this author and she never fails to pull me in.
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This sounds like an interesting book to read! A recent book I've enjoyed is The Ark, The Reed, and The Fire Cloud by Jenny Cote. It is very good, too.
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Sounds interesting! The latest interesting book I read was Before Green Gables by Budge Wilson. It is a prequel to the Anne of Green Gables series.
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As for a book I've enjoyed recently: that's hard since I've enjoyed The Missionary, Summer Dreams and Pieces of Light
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Sounds like a interesting book to read. I just read Red Riding Hood.
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I just finished reading Dreamers, by Angela Hunt.
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This sounds like a fun book to read. I love reading youth fiction with my kids. The last one we read was "Alcatraz vs. the Evil Librarians".
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This sounds like a fantastic book! I am currently reading Dressing For The Lord and love it!
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i'm enjoying "big rock candy mountain."
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The last book I read was Total Money Makeover.
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I most recentley read "The Wednesday Letters" by Jason F. Wright.
I recently read Stories I Only Tell My Friends
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Recently,I read I see you everywhere by Julia Glass
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The Education of Little Tree
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I am just finishing Three Cups of Tea. It's a great book!
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The last good book I read was the twilight series.
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