Nancy Bandusky's Reviews> Julie

This is a delightful, yet tragic, story that I just finished - again. This novel is one that can be reread numerous times and enjoyed at different stages in one's life.

The characters are refreshingly not perfect as they struggle with life in a small town. While set in the 1930s, the problems they face are still with us today - environmental issues, money vs. safety, corruption, exclusive vs. inclusive (even in church), priorities... and finding love.

While written by a Christian author, the novel is not overly "preachy" as the main character, Julie, is still learning about her relationship with God. One might have thought with a father as a former pastor she would "know" more or not have the questions so many of us struggle with, but she does and it makes her a welcome friend.