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Liked It “This is a "Michelle" book-- one you stay in your pjs and finish reading. |
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“This is a "Michelle" book-- one you stay in your pjs and finish reading.
Linda H wrote this review Monday, October 26 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
Fabulous!”
“Great book about women reaching out to one another and how quilting can play a role in the community. Also, shows how important friendship is in the face of cancer.”
Cheryl D wrote this review Thursday, October 29 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“A Single Thread provides a pleaasabt day's readung. If you like small towns, overcoming adversity, and reading about female friendships, this is a book for you.”
Christine S wrote this review Sunday, October 4 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No“Clone of "The Friday Night Knitting Club" ... This book was given to me and it was short or I wouldn't have read it.”
delmargal wrote this review Sunday, September 27 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No“Really good.”
Cheryl K. wrote this review Wednesday, September 2 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No“good, fast read”
Heather B wrote this review Wednesday, August 26 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“This book quickly brings you into the lives of women connected around a fabric store for quilting in New Bern, CT. It's filled with drama, pain, divorce, and reinvention. Somewhat predictable it is decently written and definitely draws you into the characters lives. No heavy lifting required. Breast cancer is a subtext to the story.”
Candelaria S wrote this review Thursday, August 20 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“Newly divorced Evelyn Dixon needed a change. She drove from Forth Worth, TX to the town of New Bern, CT, happened upon an old run down shop for rent and realized that she'd found a new home; a place to make her dream of owning a quilt shop a reality. She loved quilting and she was determined to make this new business work even though people told her it wouldn't last.
Katrina L. Burchett wrote this review Thursday, June 18 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
Abigail Burgess Wynne, the wealthiest woman in New Bern, had many acquaintances but her attorney, Franklin, was her only friend. Her life consisted of cocktail parties and board meetings. She gave money to worthy causes, but only because it helped her public image. She distanced herself from anything hands on and there was no one she'd allow to get too close.
Liza Burgess, Abigail's niece, lost her mother (Abigail's sister) to breast cancer and she was hurting. When she acted out and got herself into trouble, her Aunt reluctantly came to her aid. Although they were family, they weren't the least bit close because for years and years Abigail had been holding on to a particular secret that destroyed family bonds.
Margot was unemployed and in need of work. She was not happy with her situation but this didn't keep her from caring about the happiness of others. When she saw that Evelyn was in need it didn't matter that she barely knew her; this true Christian woman jumped right in there to lend a hand.
When there's a lot of scenic description in a story, I usually don't like that because it doesn't matter to me how many trees there are or what commercial buildings and homes look like, but the author described New Bern in a way that made me feel like I wanted to visit Connecticut. I began to wonder what kind of life Evelyn was going to have in this imaginary place and that's what kept me turning the pages.
I like the way the author told the story from Evelyn and Abigail's points of view. I liked both characters but I mostly looked forward to Abigail's take on things. She was funny. I also like how Evelyn, Abigail, Liza and Margot started a quilting circle and became friends. They supported each other in times of crises, worked through issues and helped each other to grow.
I learned quite a bit while reading this book. The story has a lot of valuable information about quilting techniques, what it takes to run a business, and, most importantly, the importance of early breast cancer detection and the different treatments.
A Single Thread is an enjoyable, thought-provoking read. Bostwick wrote her first contemporary novel with wit and honesty. This is the first book I've read by this author and I look forward to reading more of her stories, starting with A Thread of Truth.
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“Grown-up chick lit.”
1stStreet wrote this review Tuesday, June 16 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
