Still remembering how great The Red Tent was and looking for a new read, I downloaded this. Boring. Fluffy. Just an overall disappointing book with little substance. At the end, the reader even has to endure a nasty political swipe against Ronald Reagan which at this point is tired and trite.

This is the second time I've read this book and so glad I did. I felt like I was visiting an old friend in Addie. It's intimately told and made me teary a few times, such a lovely account of witnessing someone learn their self worth and overcome changing times and having the courage to say, "why not, let's try this!"

I loved the all of the Boston references in this book. This book made me feel like I was living this character's life. One of the few books that I've read that forces you to feel something. The characters were all so engaging and this story had me captivated from the very beginning. I also love the form of how Addie tells her story. A very insightful book about what it means to grow up. This book is worth every penny. I would highly recommend this to everyone, young and old readers. If you enjoyed the red tent, this book is another great read.

The premise of the "elderly" person relating their life story to a young relative is a bit overused. The book was ok but certainly not up to The Red Tent. I felt this one was a bit "simple" almost as if Diamanté had an idea and rushed through the book.

This novel was beautiful, heartwarming, and charming. The excellent writing makes it seem as though if you're sitting their listening to Addie tell her story. I couldn't put it down!

Underwhelming at best. Slogged through it. This read like an outline, poor dialogue, no emotional chord. There were could be great characters; but, it was an incomplete sketch. The entire premise of the main character being interviewed serves no purpose whatsoever. It is just an awkward device. Not even close to being in the same league as the red tent or dog town. Do not recommend.

What a great book! I felt like I was hearing my 90 year old mother-in-law talking to my daughter. A true treasure like Red Tent.

It definitely held my attention but not near as good as The Red Tent.

I'm always fascinated by the unprecedented changes people of this age - particularly woman - experienced in their lifetimes. This tells that story so beautifully, personally and warmly. Especially fun for us Boston girls!

Wonderful characters