A house is renovated, secrets are unearthed and the importance of women standing together is proven across generations. This is a good story that grabs your attention as you wonder what the secrets are, and how they turn out. A women's club formed for women to help each other out decades ago celebrates its 75th anniversary with a party -- along with revelations about the reasons behind the club.
Some of my fav quotes from the book:
"Every life needs a little space. It leaves room for good things to enter it."
"Because we're connected, as women. If there's trouble, we all know it. But most of the time we're just too scared or selfish or insecure to help. But if we don't help each other, who will?"
"Find what makes you happy."
"We are who we are. It's surprising how little say we have in it. Once you accept that, the rest is easy."
"Happiness is a risk; if you're not a little scared, then you're not doing it right."
"How people choose to live their lives, and who they fall in love with, should never have to be defended."
Some of the little tidbits of distraction include phrases such as this:
"Her grandmother used to say the air around you will turn white when things are about to change. It gave her pause as she watched Colin."
There's a bell over a shop door that rings with no one there -- ghosts? "She didn't believe in ghosts or superstitions or bells that could ring on their own. But she did believe in love. She believed that it could change the course of your life."
The book keeps a good pace, with just enough details that make you feel you're there. The characters are rich. Not a long read, but thoroughly enjoyable!
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