Building a Home with My Husband: A Journey Through the Renovation of Love (Hardcover)
by Rachel Simon
As the second book of Rachel Simon's I've read, I can say I'm now a fan. Her style and ability to paint word pictures pulls me right into the room - or renovation - with her. After reading her tales of the journey to a "new" old house and her insights into her life and those around her, I would hire her husband as my architect and his general contractor without seeing a single photo. Her descriptions has me bundling up with them in the winter and enjoying the sunlight dancing in the rooms.
Having read, "Riding the Bus with My Sister" allowed me to feel that I somewhat know her story. I felt a little more like an insider without needing the same recaps others may need. She references, "Riding the Bus..." throughout the book, but not enough to drag it out for those of us who read it, but enough to catch up a new reader so they didn't feel in the dark.
As the book drew to a close and the renovations were done - inside and out - I found myself a bit sad that it was over. I wanted to continue reading to see how some of the other sub stories ended.
This is a great read for trips, light days, before bed - any time. Don't miss this beautiful love story dusted with drywall.
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About Rachel Simon:
Rachel Simon is an award-winning author and nationally known public
speaker. She is best known for her critically acclaimed, bestselling
memoir Riding The Bus With My Sister, which was adapted for a Hallmark
Hall of Fame movie of the same name. The book has garnered numerous
awards, and is a frequent and much beloved selection of many book
clubs, school reading programs, and city-wide reads throughout the
country.
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