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Review and Giveaway: "The Fragrance of Geraniums" by Alicia G. Ruggieri

1/27/2015

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Book Description:

Told from multiple perspectives, this is a powerful story of three women – of the threads of mercy that connect them – and of heart-wrenching sorrows alchemized by the Heavenly Father’s overwhelming redeeming grace. 

Rhode Island - 1934 

A GIRL 
Grace Picoletti has nothing going for her – but she’s determined to succeed in life, nonetheless. Born to severe destitution, she claws her way up from the pit of family shame and secrets. She avoids close friendships – even with the likable, persistent Paulie Giorgi... 

A WOMAN 
Despite her own agonizing emotional pain, childless Emmeline Kinner reaches out to a young woman so far beneath her. She could never have known whom else God would set in her path through her friendship with Grace... 

A MOTHER 
Long ago, Sarah Picoletti resigned herself to a loveless, abusive life – and she believes that her daughter Grace must inherit the same fate. Yet Sarah’s own soul cries out for the blessed peace and hope of which the radio minister speaks... 

A multi-generational Christian women's novel set during the U.S. Great Depression of the 1930s. (Also appropriate for older teens.)

My Thoughts:

All I can say is…  Wow, what a journey.

When I agreed to review this book and picked it up for the first time, I had no idea what would be waiting for me between the pages. This was a fantastic story. It’s more than the stories of the three women listed on the back cover: Grace, Emmeline, and Sarah. It’s the journey of a dozen characters – living, breathing characters that jump off the page and into your heart. As a reader, I felt their pain deeply and rejoiced when they triumphed over their circumstances.

I absolutely loved everything about this book.  I don’t think I’ve ever read anything quite like it. I found it to be very authentic and well-researched. I felt like I’d slipped back in time to 1934 in Rhode Island. Alicia’s writing style is lyrical and haunting, perfect for the inspirational historical novel that she has penned.

Again, I truly enjoyed it. I’d give it ten stars if I could! Can’t wait to see her next book.

(I received a copy of this book from the author in exchange for an unbiased, honest review. All thoughts and opinions are my own.)


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Maxie
1/27/2015 11:53:29 am

Hi Anna. Good review. This really sounds like an interesting book. I would love the chance to win it. I was born in that era, 1935.During one of Oklahoma's awful sandstorms. Momma was afraid I would die from the dust that got in the house tho having all of the windows covered.
Please put my name in. Maxie > mac262(at)me(dot)com <

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Anna Weaver Hurtt
1/29/2015 05:15:34 am

Wow, you made quite an entrance, Maxie! You're in... Good luck! :)

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Trixi O
1/27/2015 12:03:19 pm

I really like the sound of this book "The Fragrance of Geraniums"! And your review makes me want to read it even more :-) I am an avid Christian Fiction reader, anywhere from Suspense to Amish to Historical Romance & anywhere in-between!
I just got done reading "Harriet Beamer Rides the Bus" by Joyce Magnin. It is a super hilarious book about a 72 year old woman moving from Philadelphia to her son in Grass Valley California by public bus, train or any means she can! Along the way, God puts people in her path that she can help. She discovers a lot about herself on this adventure. It's a laugh-out-loud read with a great message. Thank you for a chance to win a copy this book!

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Anna Weaver Hurtt
1/29/2015 05:14:42 am

That sounds like a fantastic read, Trixi! :) I'm happy that my review helped you find another good book. God bless!

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Sherida Stewart link
2/1/2015 02:34:15 am

Anna, this sounds like a fabulous book. I love stories which can blend the lives of multiple characters. Thanks for the chance to win it! Blessings!

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