Where Willows Grow

I haven't read a book by this author in quite sometime and it's so wonderful to revisit this author's writing. On the Kansas plains in the early 1900's it's a very hardscrabble life. People have very little and appreciate all they have. Luxuries, like shoes are very hard to come by and pinched toes......more

Great book. I can usually get an idea of where a story is heading, but this one had me guessing! This book had just enough of everything... relationship & life problems, romance, God's grace, friendships, & family. I really enjoyed reading this. ♡......more

Slow in the first three chapters or so, I almost gave up, but then it picked up and I couldn't put it down. I enjoyed this book. 4⭐️s......more

This is the story of Anna Mae, her husband Harley and their daughters. they live on Anna Mae’s family farm and during the drought of the 1930’s it isn’t providing enough to live. Harley takes a job with the WPA and promises to send money home. Due to a neighbor man who has a crush on Anna Mae she ne......more

I have to be honest . . . this book frustrated me for quite a while. It got to the point where I had to set it aside for a week and then come back to it. I didn't like Harley at the beginning, and I didn't really much like Anna Mae, either. It's hard to want to read a book where you're not invested......more