SandyKins

A "Must Read" (well, "listen") for LHOTP Fans

Revisado: 05-25-24

I bought this book because I'm a LHOTP junkie...I read every book before the third grade, and my childhood bff and I would alternate watching the show at her house or my house. My parents are both Mormon pioneer stock, so I felt like Laura could have been one of my ancestors. I had Holly Hobby dolls and renamed them Mary and Laura and Baby Carrie. I still own every book and I read "Little House on the Prairie" to my second graders every year before we visit our local "Cotton Days" Festival, which celebrates early Utah Pioneers who settled in our area. The presenters are always surprised that my class has read the book and are interested in the stories they share during our visit.

What I wasn't expecting, and what touched me most, was Alison's experience as a young girl and the abuse she endured. This hit close to my heart because I experienced an almost identical situation as a young girl. Hearing how she dealt with that abuse, how she suppressed it for many years, and how it bubbles back to the surface in her young adulthood felt as if I could have written it myself. I'm so grateful I listened to the book, not just as a LHOTP fan (I laughed out loud many times) but as a survivor of incest (I cried, oh how I cried). Thank you, Alison, for sharing your story!

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Twists and Turns Galore!

Revisado: 03-16-24

Just when you think you have it figured out, you realize you're wrong! The ending seemed kind of rushed...a LOT gets cleared up in just a short chapter two. Overall, a good story with a surprise ending.

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Amazing Performance of a Beautifully Written Book

Revisado: 02-22-24

I have always been drawn to books about WWII. I think it all started with reading The Diary of Anne Frank in 6th grade. I also had the opportunity to live in Germany for several years and took many trips to surrounding countries. It is so satisfying to me that I've stood in places where stories like this one took place.

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Twists and Turns Galore

Revisado: 12-30-23

I enjoyed the narration, the storyline, the twists and turns...everyone got their just desserts (especially the American). I am still on my winter break...off to buy another of her books to listen to! ~ A New Fan

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It's something to Do...

Revisado: 09-10-23

I thoroughly enjoyed this book! The narrators really brought the colorful and intriguing characters to life and I could not stop listening! HIGHLY recommend!

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Sweet Revenge…or Justice!

Revisado: 08-02-23

This story was so satisfying! Most people know someone from their past who wronged them in some way and they dream of revenge! Gave me some ideas for sure.,,LOL! Kidding!

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Lots of Twists and Turns

Revisado: 07-26-23

I enjoyed the story and the narration! Kept me wondering g until the end and I thought the last chapters wrapped everything up nicely.

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Thoroughly Enjoyed the Story

Revisado: 06-27-23

Yes, the language may be simple, but remember that a 17-year old girl with no formal education is telling it, which made perfect sense to me. I found it easy to follow...each chapter happened either before or AFTER the fire. Details are slowly revealed as Moonbeam works through her trauma and recovery with the help of her doctor. She is also gradually building a trusting and respectful relationship with the FBI agent while helping him with his investigation.

I lived just outside of Waco, TX when the Branch Davidian Cult nightmare happened and I've always been interested in that story. Now, I live in an area of Utah with a plethora of polygamist families and I've heard stories about girls and boys and women who have escaped from those situations; in fact, my mother worked directly with a group of "Lost Boys" who were kicked out of their polygamist families when they hit puberty. They were viewed as "competition" to the older men in the community who wanted to marry the young girls. These boys were driven into St. George or even to Las Vegas and dumped on the streets. Many turned to drugs and alcohol, crime, and prostitution just to survive. She worked with a group who helped them find housing, get GEDs, taught them interview skills, helped them dress for job interviews, etc.! It is always shocking to me that people will follow these sociopaths! They must be completely trusting and gullible, or so desperate to belong to a group or a family that they gladly accept the crazy rules (or "proclamations") that are imposed on them. And for parents to subject their children to this kind of madness is just unbelievable!

Anyhow, I am just an avid reader/listener, NOT a book critic. I read books or listen to books for enjoyment and relaxation. Some of the reviews on here make me wonder if some people think a little too highly of themselves.

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Twists and Turns Keep You Guessing

Revisado: 03-25-23

Love this author and the narrator! You’ll definitely change your feelings about the characters in the book by the end of the story! Many fun twists and turns throughout and a very satisfying ending.

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Not My Usual Genre, but Glad I Listened

Revisado: 03-15-23

I usually like true crime or psychological thrillers, but this one was a nice break from all that darkness. I enjoyed the story and was very satisfied with the ending. The narrator was also very pleasant to listen to. Five stars well earned!

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