This is the book that is flying with me on this trip. Yes, these are MY knees sitting in my seat on the plane!
It's about a 10 year old girl from Gees Bend (Yes, THAT Gees Bend!) Alabama somewhere in the early 1900s....haven't pinpointed the date on it yet, but I'm guessing 1920, 1930?
It's a delightful insightful read. Not very long...and yes, there is quilting involved!
The Author is Irene Latham. Give it a read yourself, you won't be disappointed in its tenderness, honesty, and poignancy!
I'm 1/2 way done already...maybe I'll be done by the time I reach Grand Rapids? :cD
And yes, I'm writing this from the food court at O'Hare on my layover!
Safe travels! Glad you're enjoying your book; sounds like a story I might need to check out in the near future. :)
ReplyDeleteSounds like my kind of book. Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteOh I'm always looking for a good book review, thank you! I was able to view an exhibit of and talk about the Quilts and Quilters from Gees Bend a few months ago here in Pittsburgh. It was quite wonderful.
ReplyDeleteSafe travels! I heard you are coming to MI again this year in November. Hopefully if work allows I'll see you at the Oakland QG - although I am not yet (?) a member... Enjoy your book!
ReplyDeleteI was asked by Irene's publicist to read this and just finished it yesterday. I'll be blogging about it when I get back from the Lancaster AQS show.
ReplyDeleteGood for you flying this time. I am sure you will have a delightful visit.
ReplyDeletesounds like a good book. Have you read The Help yet, another quilty blogger mentioned it and my gal pals all loved it. Have a great trip!
ReplyDeleteHope you had a good trip and a nice read!!
ReplyDeletePBS a while back made a movie about the quilters from Gees Bend. It was pretty good!
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