All the Forgivenesses

One of the best books I have ever read. Great writing, wonderful real characters, spectacular storytelling, believable dialogue. Unforgettable!

This book was very well written and the author did an excellent job with the Appalachian vernacular (I grew up there, so I’m qualified to make that assessment). Although accurately representative of life in the early 20th century, the story itself was somewhat depressing, as poor Bertie lived a life of tremendous hardship and sadness. I was very satisfied that it ended on a high note…

I loved this book!! Three days in the same pajamas no housework got done because I couldn’t put down the book! Excellent story from start to finish. Now I must shower and change clothes.😊

Even with an inconclusive ending the storyline was informative about this period of American history. interesting read.

Beautifully written. The author delivered a thought provoking and tearful portrayal of real life, heartache, family and struggles in the early 1900's.

I loved this book. I read it in about 5 hours. I couldn’t put it down. I cried all through it. As the oldest girl in my family I experienced much of her life and the same emotions.

I could never really get into this book. It never grabbed my interest; it took me a few weeks to read. I finished it, but I wouldn't recommend it to others.

Powerful storytelling. From the beginning, I eagerly picked up the book to read every chance I got, and finally read for about four hours straight on a Sunday afternoon to finish it. I enjoyed this novel more than any I’ve read in a long time. Excellent prose, unforgettable characters and complex relationships from a gifted writer.

I loved this book. The story, the writing, the characters. I found I was genuinely invested in the characters and was reluctant to end the book and say goodbye. I immediately went to see if she had other books I could buy!

a great story that held my attention from start to finish just too sad for my liking,

This book was so emotional and sad I was going to put it down but I couldn’t,I had to know what happened to all of those beautiful children.I loved it

Read if you can. Really makes you appreciate what you have Excellent book and well worth the time and cost

This is a really good read..Bertie is the oldest girl child, who needs to look after the little ones as her mom is either sick or pregnant it seems . When the family moves she meets Alta Bea and they become great friends, when they go to a dance Bertie sees Sam, the man she knows she will marry