Wow, super powerful and definitely what I needed to hear today. I feel the joy and love of the color and thought in all your work! This is a good one! [] #BlackHistoryMonth: 10 Reading IdeasThe Invention of Wings ReviewTTT: 10 Books That Made Me SmileThe Girl Downstairs ReviewThe Clockmakers Daughter ReviewLove is a Revolution ReviewHappy Friday: The Positivity WaveBecoming Mrs. Lewis ReviewLadies of the House ReviewThe Invisible Woman ReviewThe Paris Library Review#6Degrees of SeparationThe Survivors ReviewThe Girl From the Channel Islands ReviewThe Nature of Fragile Things Review [], [] A new book from favorite author, Susan Meissner. Blankets? We never know "Sophie's" full story until the end, though we get hints of it throughout the book. The image paired with the text was spot on! This time, instead of running scared, Erik decided he wanted to take this journey with Helen, even though Helen didn't want him to relive the pain. I wanted you to know that I found the time I spent on your blog to be relaxing, refreshing, inspiring, and totally enjoyable. Once again Susan Meissner has written another heart-wrenching, heart-stopping historical novel that has managed to truly depict the events of the day, in this case, the San Francisco earthquake of 1906. What a stunning place! Thank you. Bless you for sharing your inspiration with us all. It is uplifting and energizing to see such bright, cheerful, healthy and fresh images. Your insights are thought-provoking and inspirational. I really enjoyed this book, thanks for recommending it. Im off on a refreshing direction. Click the "Shop Now" button and a percentage goes to support this blog. Its a page turner! Perhaps in the end, Kat would decide to tell them, who knows? I am going to add that to my book read list! I never before found computers this beautiful. The characters were developed and at the heart of the story. The Nature of Fragile Things by Susan Meissner Publication Date: January 4, 2022 Genres: Fiction, Historical Fiction Paperback: 384 pages Publisher: Berkley ISBN-10: The Nature of Fragile Things by Susan Meissner | Book Review She blends specific historical detail with narratives that reflect the timeless factors of the female experience, such as making ones way in the world, falling in love, and mothering. I feel sure it will help lift my thought to healing. Thank you for all the delightful imagery! Magnificent poem. Themes: The Nature of Fragile Things is a complex story and has some thoughtful and powerful themes including friendship, working together, trust, community, ***UPDATE: Yes! These photos are so wonderful, it really warms the heart. I am vegetarian and look for meals I can make that have lots of flavor. A powerful message. Women learned to rely on themselves and the strength and wisdom of women around them. I read and feel the security of the hearth and home. I encourage authenticity, nurture creativity, champion sustainability, promote peace, and hope to foster a new renaissance where we all are free to be our most fulfilled, multifaceted, and terrific selves. He recognizes her in the moment after he is sentenced to death for his crimes. Enter your email address to subscribe to this blog and receive notifications of new posts by email. I especially appreciated the epilogue that nicely wrapped up this fascinating tale. Thank you for focusing in on and capturing the little things we so often pass by and/or take for granted. You are an inspiration! I printed it out and will try it. Goodreads Thanks, Polly! She is a remarkable woman who rises from a life of despair and poverty, calling upon her inner strength to make things better, not only for herself, but for the women all around her as well. I want to express my gratitude to you for such a well thought out essay. WOW! Thank you for writing this opinion so eloquently, Polly. I found it quite enriching and resonate with those true answers. Chapter-by-chapter summaries and multiple sections of expert analysis, The ultimate resource for assignments, engaging lessons, and lively book discussions. When all of them are reunited, Belinda insists that they come and stay at her inn in San Rafaela. But I could hardly drag myself through the remaining 3/4 of the story and I started skimming, and even that was almost more than I could take. original sound - Sophia. Your work is just extraordinary! Thank you. It is very appropriate for our times. Meissner in her notes said that she tried to put as much historical accuracy into her description of the event as she could, which I really appreciate because even though I like to read fictional books for the most part I love when they also teach me something! In 1926, Kat is in Carson City and learns that a man with her fathers description is being tried. The mix of genres makes for a particularly interesting read. Lets Connect on Instagram @ReadingLadies_book_club, The Nature of Fragile Things by Susan Meissner, The great San Francisco earthquake of 1906, Links Ive Enjoyed This Week 07/02/2021 #WeeklyRoundUpPost #SecretLibraryBookBlog Secret Library Book Blog, The Nature of Fragile Things by Susan Meissner Let's Talk Books, February 2021 Reading Wrap Up | Reading Ladies, Winter 2020 TBR #TopTenTuesday | Reading Ladies, 5 Fav Histfic Recs For Mothers | Reading Ladies, Is Summer Reading Season a Thing? Actually, I dont think any book is just one genre, and lots of books have more than one era as well. Oh you will love this one! I love color, texture, beauty, great ideas, nature, metaphor, deliciousness, genuine spirituality, and exploring new territory. Happy to hear we share the love for this one! I love these particular colors together and the different styles and techniques really give it a lot of depth and texture. They bring me such joy. I have tremendous admiration for your strength, your depth, your compassion, your passion and your love. I give this novel five stars; you might enjoy it too. Oh, and there is one quote from the Book of Common Prayer. [it] was uplifting and instructive. I love the feeling of playfulness and of uninhibited joy. Truly, I read for hours and finished it in record time.very hard to put down!!!! Even if you do have a reading guide, these questions will still help engage your book club members and provide great conversation starters. I have to tell you that your spiritual to-do list was the springboard for a great talk with my older daughter. WebSpoiler-filled vlog: The Nature of Fragile Things by Susan Meissner II Last vlog for Book Club! It brings joy every day. Great review! Easy to see why you are much loved. Your tart was just perfect! The Nature of Fragile Things. Thank you for your blog. This is absolutely beautiful and so incredibly helpful and inspiring! Over the next few months, Sophie, who is unable to have children of her own, grows to love Kat and brings her out of her shell. This blog is so prolific and original, inspiring and joy producing. ), The Last Year of the War. When presented with the Fragile Heart, a second philosophical wandering will occur, and the Fragile Heart becomes the Resilient Heart. Polly, I am absolutely amazed. Thank you for spelling out through such artful means the beauty of patience. Made me smile while I was reading it. Themes: The Nature of Fragile Things is a complex story and has some thoughtful and powerful themes including friendship, working together, trust, community, found family, survival, second chances, actions taken in desperation, moral ambiguity, and women in vulnerable circumstances. Kat goes toward the people who love her, content that this man is finally paying for his crimes. The Nature of Fragile Things is a complex story that has some thoughtful and powerful themes in it including friendship, working together, trust, found family, survival, The title stems from this quote, It is the nature of the earth to shift. Candace reveals the tragedy of her life to Sophie. I do not want to say too much and ruin this captivating story for you. I couldnt find a comment option on the post itself. So beautiful, Polly. A wonderful poem Polly! I think its appropriate for young adult girls. You continue to inspire, impress, and Way to go on your artistic journey. So beautiful and I have shared it with so many others. I love this! Through her marvelous characters who wrap you up in their situations and emotions, her remarkable descriptions of this tragic event, and the unexpected finale, Ms. Meissner puts one in that fateful time and place walking over the rubble and seeing the sights as they must have been experienced by the sufferers of the devastation. Thanks, Polly, for listening so carefully and sharing so selflessly. some very funny but always with love. They don't sleep together until they are married, she notices that he doesn't say grace before meals, she says bedtime prayers with the little girl and at some point he says that if she wants to got to church there are plenty of Catholic ones around. Candace has since passed away, and Sophie makes plans to build a little cottage for her and Kat on Belindas property, when she is summoned back to the San Francisco police station. Perspective is everything and choosing a liberating one blesses everyone, as you point out! Wow! You certainly are a shining example. You are a Creative Genius, Polly. Thus, Candace agrees to come to San Rafaela and writes that Sophie will be Kats legal guardian when she dies. Your blog is like a conversation with a dear friend. It was fascinating how it all tied together with the amazing oh my goodness moment near the end. With its awesome art, recipes, book reviews, and really excellent writing, this blog is the perfect corner of the internet. I cant tell you how helpful this has been to me today. Thanks!! Synesthesia! Sophie is an Irish immigrant that comes to the states for a better life. Its one of Meissners best, in my opinion. Every share helps us grow. Thank you for bringing such beauty into my every day. You are such an inspiring person, Polly, and I love the variety of your activities you share with us all! Sophie is an immigrant girl from Ireland living in a filthy New York tenement when she answers an ad from a man in San Francisco looking for a wife to be a mother to his young daughter. Putting the art of poetry, photography and painting into your hands is Gods gift to us who get to read it and see it. However, I always come up short. Thanks, Polly! Outstanding message! I heartily agree with them all now I have a bigger perspective on life. Very clear truths. While Candace thinks that she and Kat should go and live with a distant cousin in Texas, Sophie persuades her that Kat needs to feel like part of a family circle with Belinda and Sarah and that Candace should join them while she is still alive. Highly recommend! For years, Belinda and Sophie have had a terrible burden. It makes so much sense and would have saved me a lot of self criticism. Your blog is full of the wonderful, multilayered colors and textures that you play with, and share so unselfishly with the world. You are who you are. Are you a Susan Meissner fan? I so look forward to your daily offerings and rejoice in them all. You are letting your light shine. I for one want to thank you so much for writing this blog. The book tells the story of Sophie Whalen, a turn-of There is lots that I relate to in your comments! (Nature of Fragile Things is my fav closely followed by As Bright As []. Letting our true, authentic self come forth! What a beautiful, exciting place! You have a beautiful sense of soul that you share it blesses me and so many!