This was a good second book in the Sister to Sister series. If you have ever been a mom struggling with the decision to go back to work or stay at home or become an at home sales woman you will relate to this really well. It is a nice read to get your mind off of daily things and look into the life of a character that you can relate to as she works to be a good wife and mother while finding her faith and learning how to get along with her mother in law who has some very different views. Perfect For: Personal reading, book club choiceIn a Nutshell: I really enjoyed this book. One thing that made it so great was the fact that I could view the characters and their problems or joys as REAL! The detail, the facts, the progression of events all seemed right, not over-done. As a first-time mother myself, I could relate to Allie and the things she was experiencing, as well as the emotions surrounding watching a new baby grow and making the hard choice to return to work or stay at home. Yes - for a business woman, this is a hard choice to make. . . until you are face-to-face with the little bundle of joy, and then you start looking for a way to earn money from home - yes, I've been there and done that, with a very understanding husband, but it took me quite a while to understand that my husband was happy to be the bread-winner. Allie gets sucked into a home-based-business (yes - I've given the same thing more thought than I care to admit), and then struggles when she is faced with the reality of how hard it really is. . . But with a great family and husband behind her, she ultimately makes the best of the situation instead of allowing it to get the best of her. This was a fun and inspirational book that touched my heart and made me smile.
What do You think about Age Before Beauty (2009)?
Really good......i didnt think it was as good as the first but it was definately worth the read.
—iel
these books always put things back into perspective
—Jen
Not quite book one, but a sweet quick easy read!
—Mich
Very good. Now on the third of these series.
—Bookworm1046
