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Ariana: The Making of a Queen
On a rainy Parisian evening, Ariana de Cotte considers her life. It is her wedding night, but Jacques has gone drinking with his friends, and she is left alone with her thoughts and memories . . . memories of a beloved twin brother, lost to her in a terrible accident; of her estranged parents, who had shut her out when Antoine died; of the loneliness and anger that consume her. She is nineteen, and her life seems beyond hope or repair. Thus begins the story of an extraordinary young woman who, as her life spirals downward, struggles to find meaning and hope in the face of unimaginable suffering. Her bitter refusal to listen to the LDS missionaries doesn't help matters as she blames God for her troubles. Until one dark night, when her life hits rock-bottom and the Spirit begins its whisperings to her heart. As you come to know Ariana, you will weep for her tragedy, smile at her small triumphs, rejoice as she embraces the faith that will sustain her, and feel the love of a good man who has the power to change her life forever. Rachel Nunes has created a powerful and moving novel with characters so real that you will let them into your heart and invite them to stay. Having done so, you life will never be the same. You'll find yourself re-living this exceptional story again and again!
182 pages, Paperback
First published June 30, 1996
About the author
Rachel Ann Nunes
53 books359 followersRachel Ann Nunes (pronounced noon-esh) learned to read when she was four and by seventh grade knew she was going to be an author. Now as a stay-at-home mother of seven, it isn't easy to find time to write, but she will trade washing dishes or weeding the garden for an hour at the computer any day! Her only rule about writing is to never eat chocolate at the computer. "Since I love chocolate and writing," she jokes, "my family might never see me again."
Rachel has over sixty published books, including the popular Ariana series and the award-winning picture book Daughter of a King. She enjoys hiking, swimming, spending time with her family, reading, and visiting far off places.
For more information or to join her e-mailing list, visit http://www.RachelAnnNunes.com.
Rachel has over sixty published books, including the popular Ariana series and the award-winning picture book Daughter of a King. She enjoys hiking, swimming, spending time with her family, reading, and visiting far off places.
For more information or to join her e-mailing list, visit http://www.RachelAnnNunes.com.
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April 23, 2015
I read this book in 8th grade. A good friend of mine loaned it to me--at the time I had no idea it was an LDS book, and I don't know if I would have borrowed it if I had known in advance. Which would have been a shame because it's really good, so I try not to be too Judgy McJudgerson about books I haven't read nowadays.
Nunes presents us with a character that I, as a non-Mormon/non-religious person, can relate to. Redemption is such a powerful theme, and I am such a sucker for it. I might not be able to personally relate to the way that Ariana turns her life around but I was touched by the idea that she could go through hell and come out a better person.
It resonated especially well with me because Ariana's life doesn't become easy after she becomes Christian; she still grieves, she still suffers setbacks and disappointments. But she goes through life with empathy, and it's not because she fears God's retribution if she doesn't--she understands how painful life can be and she genuinely wants to help others because of that.
The year after I read this my older brother decided to join the LDS Church. I think that I had a better understanding of what he loves about his faith, because I read this book.
I loved this book and the positive influence it had on my teenage years, even if it did make me bawl my eyes out.
Nunes presents us with a character that I, as a non-Mormon/non-religious person, can relate to. Redemption is such a powerful theme, and I am such a sucker for it. I might not be able to personally relate to the way that Ariana turns her life around but I was touched by the idea that she could go through hell and come out a better person.
It resonated especially well with me because Ariana's life doesn't become easy after she becomes Christian; she still grieves, she still suffers setbacks and disappointments. But she goes through life with empathy, and it's not because she fears God's retribution if she doesn't--she understands how painful life can be and she genuinely wants to help others because of that.
The year after I read this my older brother decided to join the LDS Church. I think that I had a better understanding of what he loves about his faith, because I read this book.
I loved this book and the positive influence it had on my teenage years, even if it did make me bawl my eyes out.
October 6, 2021
This is such a cheesy and Pollyanna book but I just love it. Despite the cringeworthy moments the focus on Christ and his gospel was wonderful and tugged at all of my heart strings. I loved the emphasis on forgiveness and healing in Jesus.
October 1, 2007
The French Ariana find herself married to an addict and pregnant at the beginning of the book. With her marriage and life more or less failing, Ariana decides to make more of her life -- to begin acting like a "queen."
I found parts of the book really realistic (the yo-yo of emotions when you're dealing with an addict) and other parts crazy wrong (see Ariana's LDS mission where she smoozing her boyfriend's family and can more or less do everything without a companion and the fact that no one can seem to say no to joining up).
As much as I am against "Mormon" novels which tend to be cheesy and ill-written, this story really pulls you in. It's a page turner.
I found parts of the book really realistic (the yo-yo of emotions when you're dealing with an addict) and other parts crazy wrong (see Ariana's LDS mission where she smoozing her boyfriend's family and can more or less do everything without a companion and the fact that no one can seem to say no to joining up).
As much as I am against "Mormon" novels which tend to be cheesy and ill-written, this story really pulls you in. It's a page turner.
October 31, 2017
Ariana: The Making of a Queen (1996) is the first of four novels by Rachel Ann Nunes, a resident of Orem, Utah, that center on Ariana Merson Perrault, an LDS convert in Paris, France. First of all, I am delighted that an LDS writer has attempted to depict the lives and travails of Latter-day Saints in France as they grapple with modern-day issues such as rebellious teens, drug and alcohol addictions, unemployment, AIDS. My intention is neither to criticize Nunes’s choice of subject matter nor her writing style, but simply to suggest that in certain ways, her novels –by necessity of their Utah origin—give the impression of a Parisian setting being plopped down into a Wasatch Front matrix. The authenticity of the characters’ French identity, although it becomes more distinct with each book, suffers from Americanized language, expressions and attitudes. Except for the French names, the French ambiance of the story can disappear for chapters at a time. More Gallic flavor and texture could be coaxed out of the stories to add authenticity. We Francophiles crave a little more attention to French culture and expressions without making it too foreign or obscure for the English-language readers for whom the book is destined. As it is, Nunes's whole Ariana quadrilogy comes off as a little culturally generic. In this first novel, the title heroine is introduced as a confused, 18-year-old Parisian, who, while grieving the tragic loss of her beloved twin brother in an auto-pedestrian accident, gets involved with a rough crowd, becomes pregnant, marries a young man who is addicted to drugs, then later loses her infant daughter when her estranged husband tragically gives the baby an overdose of drugs. Ariana subsequently is introduced to the gospel, joins the Church, serves a full-time mission in southern France, and meets the young LDS man she will marry. After Ariana and Jean-Marc are married, the first book skips forward a year to reveal they had boy-girls twins, Marc and Josette. The later novels follow Ariana and Jean-Marc through the birth of more children and the baptism of more family members that involve joys laced with tragedies due to addictions, AIDS, and death. The gospel is central to the lives of the characters, French culture is the backdrop, and heart-warming—if not totally credible—conversion stories abound. It can be argued that Nunes’s novels may give too little attention to the centuries-long Catholicism ingrained in most French people as well as their intellectual traditions and famous stubborn individuality that make some of the novels’ conversion stories sound somewhat forced and unrealistic. For beginners, Ariana has a virtual Midas touch when it comes to missionary work. Nearly everyone she meets before, during, or after her mission quickly gets baptized and stays active in the church. There is little mention of the phenomenon so worrisome among French Latter-day Saints of falling into inactivity (although this issue will come up in a later novel). In addition, there is scarcely a mention of any regrets among new converts about leaving behind one’s Catholic heritage. It is common for French people, when hearing of a new religion to protest proudly, “Mais je suis catholique et je reste catholique.” The novel’s numerous converts never regret the thought of leaving behind the traditions of which that French Catholics—whether they actually practice that religion or not. “But my Oncle Jacques was a priest . . . My Tante Elise was a nun . . . My grandson just made his First Communion, etc., etc.” Conversely, most of Nunes’s converts accept baptism with nary a hint of regret about their heritage. In the first tome, before Ariana even leaves on her full-time mission in southwestern France, her friends in Paris convert like dominoes—Marguerite and Jules, her friends and landlords who are golden contacts right from the first, then their niece Colette, then Jacques’s lawyer, his wife and her children. Just before Ariana goes on her mission and Jean-Marc into the army, he gives her a list of names to look up in his hometown of Bordeaux. While there, she teaches Jean-Marc’s mother’s neighbors Elizabeth and husband René. They are baptized by Pierre, Jean-Marc’s older brother. Also, in Bordeaux, Ariana finds friend Paulette, a friend from the days of Ariana’s less savory past. Paulette is now a drug addict and prostitute, but quickly converts and is baptized by, and will later marry, Pierre.
At least Ariana does admit how atypical this is. “As many missionaries would be content to baptize only one person during their entire mission in France, I felt considerably blessed.” (I’ll say). Later, her mission president says, “People out there are waiting to be baptized. They are practically falling out of the sky and into the baptismal font” (125). (In other missions, maybe; in France, not so much). By the end of her mission, Ariana, who has been regularly corresponding with Jean-Marc through letters, has taught and seen baptized two-thirds of the people on his list. Again, there is no discussion of problems with the decision to be baptized, regrets in leaving behind Catholic tradition, no disapproving parents. There are a few recalcitrant spouses or fiancés, but not many. Husbands and wives usually join the Church together, and everyone becomes supremely active and remains so. Admittedly, most American readers wouldn’t care about an of the un-French details. They bother only fussy Francophiles like myself. These are uplifting and well-written stories that toe the LDS party line very strictly, although they are more idealistic than realistic.
At least Ariana does admit how atypical this is. “As many missionaries would be content to baptize only one person during their entire mission in France, I felt considerably blessed.” (I’ll say). Later, her mission president says, “People out there are waiting to be baptized. They are practically falling out of the sky and into the baptismal font” (125). (In other missions, maybe; in France, not so much). By the end of her mission, Ariana, who has been regularly corresponding with Jean-Marc through letters, has taught and seen baptized two-thirds of the people on his list. Again, there is no discussion of problems with the decision to be baptized, regrets in leaving behind Catholic tradition, no disapproving parents. There are a few recalcitrant spouses or fiancés, but not many. Husbands and wives usually join the Church together, and everyone becomes supremely active and remains so. Admittedly, most American readers wouldn’t care about an of the un-French details. They bother only fussy Francophiles like myself. These are uplifting and well-written stories that toe the LDS party line very strictly, although they are more idealistic than realistic.
June 9, 2008
Kind of edgy for LDS fiction. Heroin addiction, prostitution, and accidental pregnancies out of wedlock were scattered throughout the book. Other than an unrealistic amount of instantaneous baptisms, I found the story to be fairly realistic. The love story lacked depth, but Ariana's strong, endearing character made up for it. It was definitely preachy, but not in an uppity way. Not a bad novel.
Plot synopsis: Ariana loses her twin brother Antoine when she is 17, and is isolated by her parents to the point where she turns to drugs and boys to solve her problem. One boy in particular (Jacques) gets her pregnant, and as a result they get married and she straightens up a bit for the baby. She gets a job in a cafe and bares little Nette while trying to get Jacques to be responsible and reliable. Eventually, she leaves him to stay in an apartment above the cafe and goes back to school. Meanwhile Jacques becomes a drug dealer, and comes back into her life full of promises and money. Through a misunderstanding with the babysitter Jacques comes to pick Nette up while she is teething, and Jacques gives Nette drugs to calm her down. She dies, and Ariana is converted to Mormonism through the nurse that watched Nette die. Ariana converts everyone she knows, goes on a mission, and falls in love with a fellow missionary Jean Paul. They get engaged, and the books ends a year later with Ariana bearing twins after she finishes her degree in accounting.
Plot synopsis: Ariana loses her twin brother Antoine when she is 17, and is isolated by her parents to the point where she turns to drugs and boys to solve her problem. One boy in particular (Jacques) gets her pregnant, and as a result they get married and she straightens up a bit for the baby. She gets a job in a cafe and bares little Nette while trying to get Jacques to be responsible and reliable. Eventually, she leaves him to stay in an apartment above the cafe and goes back to school. Meanwhile Jacques becomes a drug dealer, and comes back into her life full of promises and money. Through a misunderstanding with the babysitter Jacques comes to pick Nette up while she is teething, and Jacques gives Nette drugs to calm her down. She dies, and Ariana is converted to Mormonism through the nurse that watched Nette die. Ariana converts everyone she knows, goes on a mission, and falls in love with a fellow missionary Jean Paul. They get engaged, and the books ends a year later with Ariana bearing twins after she finishes her degree in accounting.
August 19, 2013
This book has long seemed to me like a staple of LDS fiction, yet I never really felt drawn to read it. A few years ago I bought a used copy of it, but it just sat on my shelf. Lately I’ve been on an LDS fiction kick, so I took it off the shelf and began to read it. And discovered I really liked it. Ariana’s story, though fictional, drew me in and touched my heart. The characters felt real to me. I felt like I could relate to them even though their circumstances were much different than mine. I liked how I could see the characters’ growth throughout the book. Some of the events in the book seemed a bit far-fetched but remembering true stories I know that are more far-fetched kept it from pulling me away from the story.
I found this book to be uplifting and liked how it showed gospel principles in action. Also, I really liked was that the book had complete closure even though it is part of a series.
Content: some mentions of premarital sex and prostitution, drug use (it shows the consequences of drug use and the ability to overcome drug addiction), recommended for ages 14+
See my full review at http://www.iamareader.com/2013/08/boo...
I found this book to be uplifting and liked how it showed gospel principles in action. Also, I really liked was that the book had complete closure even though it is part of a series.
Content: some mentions of premarital sex and prostitution, drug use (it shows the consequences of drug use and the ability to overcome drug addiction), recommended for ages 14+
See my full review at http://www.iamareader.com/2013/08/boo...
February 19, 2018
Ariana: The Making of a Queen is the story of a teenage girl who has dealt with more tragedy in her young life than most people ever will. She loses her twin brother one rainy day and at the same time feels that she has lost her parents. We follow Ariana's struggle as she starts hanging out with the wrong crowd and becomes addicted to alcohol and other addictive substances. She marries one of the men of the gang that she was a part of and tries to turn her life around for the sake of the precious baby she is carrying. We watch as Ariana goes from the lowest point of her life to becoming a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints and changes how she lives her life for the better.
I loved this novel. I think that it really helped me appreciate how easy my life has been. It has also helped me gain a much greater appreciation for the church. I would definitely recommend this novel to a young adult female who might be struggling with things in her life. I think that this novel is very uplifting, but I would not share it in a regular classroom setting because I don't feel that there is a young adult male that would really appreciate it.
Content Warnings:
~Drugs
~Sexual References
~Religious References and Worship
~Death
I loved this novel. I think that it really helped me appreciate how easy my life has been. It has also helped me gain a much greater appreciation for the church. I would definitely recommend this novel to a young adult female who might be struggling with things in her life. I think that this novel is very uplifting, but I would not share it in a regular classroom setting because I don't feel that there is a young adult male that would really appreciate it.
Content Warnings:
~Drugs
~Sexual References
~Religious References and Worship
~Death
March 6, 2012
There is no better way to start a day than with a moving, inspiring book about God, love, and true happiness. I cried nearly as much reading this as I do every time I read The Secret Journal of Brett Colton, though at least now I can blame it on the pregnancy instead of the fact that it's simply so emotionally engaging. It's been on my to-be-read list for years, but I'm glad I waited until now to read it: with a child on the way it was so much more moving to read about Ariana and the loss of her family, her husband, and her small baby. Even in fiction, it's wonderful to see individuals who rise above their circumstances to become more than they ever thought possible. Nunes has created a moving tale that doesn't shy away from its descriptions of addiction and pain, where I find a lot of LDS authors choose to romanticize and belittle the circumstances of a life far from ideal. I was disappointed to learn that there are seven books in the series when I only knew of three, simply because I'm not sure I can read them all with any degree of restraint.
May 4, 2018
Strong woman, Hard trials
I loved this book so much! I really enjoyed going through the trials with Ariana. Rachel made it feel like I was there in the book and actually feeling the grief that Ariana felt when her little Nette died and how much it must have hurt to have her older brother die and her parents reject her. The author wove the words in such a way that it made me feel the pain and anger that she must have felt when her husband life her. I think the people who should not only read this but the whole trilogy is not only someone who believes in God but doesn't believe also. It would be relatable to not only older teens but to adults to. It reminds me of the book Anne Frank: The Diary of a Young Girl because like Ariana, Anne had a lot of hardships to. Losing people she loved and eventually losing her own life. They both had to work hard to stay strong through their trials.
I loved this book so much! I really enjoyed going through the trials with Ariana. Rachel made it feel like I was there in the book and actually feeling the grief that Ariana felt when her little Nette died and how much it must have hurt to have her older brother die and her parents reject her. The author wove the words in such a way that it made me feel the pain and anger that she must have felt when her husband life her. I think the people who should not only read this but the whole trilogy is not only someone who believes in God but doesn't believe also. It would be relatable to not only older teens but to adults to. It reminds me of the book Anne Frank: The Diary of a Young Girl because like Ariana, Anne had a lot of hardships to. Losing people she loved and eventually losing her own life. They both had to work hard to stay strong through their trials.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
July 2, 2008
I would actually give the book 2.5 stars, but Goodreads isn't as nitpicky as I am. :p
I enjoyed the first half of the book (kind of odd saying that, since the first half is rather depressing). The last half was far too gushy and too unrealistic for me (yes it's a fiction novel, but come on!). To be fair, I think part of the reason I had issues with the last half is because I can't relate to the author's point of view and how she figured that the religious development of certain/all the characters (some which impacted the outcome of the story) made sense . To be fair again however, I have extensive experience with the religious content she goes over, and I think even back when I perhaps would have agreed with it, the way she contrived it still would have made me roll my eyes.
I enjoyed the first half of the book (kind of odd saying that, since the first half is rather depressing). The last half was far too gushy and too unrealistic for me (yes it's a fiction novel, but come on!). To be fair, I think part of the reason I had issues with the last half is because I can't relate to the author's point of view and how she figured that the religious development of certain/all the characters (some which impacted the outcome of the story) made sense . To be fair again however, I have extensive experience with the religious content she goes over, and I think even back when I perhaps would have agreed with it, the way she contrived it still would have made me roll my eyes.
August 4, 2008
This is the first book in a set of 4--however, I had a paperback containing the first three books so I didn't even realize they are published separately...now, I'll have to pick up the fourth book.
I loved reading all three together.
This first book was very very sad. And then got even more sad. I cried quite a bit. But I still loved the story lines...not completely believable but still good. I enjoy stories where people overcome their bad traits through faith in God. Ariana is immersed in a world of drugs and trials but struggles for a better life. I really like her character.
I loved reading all three together.
This first book was very very sad. And then got even more sad. I cried quite a bit. But I still loved the story lines...not completely believable but still good. I enjoy stories where people overcome their bad traits through faith in God. Ariana is immersed in a world of drugs and trials but struggles for a better life. I really like her character.
July 14, 2015
Welcome too a little darker story than you might be used to when it comes to LDS youth books. Still a really great read. I love the story line although it did drag a little at the beginning. It's a really great tool to help introduce what the atonement means.
For a first novel Rachel did a wonderful job. There is meat in the story. Times to contemplate and times to weep. I didn't see much character development, but I suspect that is because the narrator is Ariana after the change had occurred. Most of the story is told in her head.
I would recommend this to any youth much sooner than I would recommend a Jack Weyland.
For a first novel Rachel did a wonderful job. There is meat in the story. Times to contemplate and times to weep. I didn't see much character development, but I suspect that is because the narrator is Ariana after the change had occurred. Most of the story is told in her head.
I would recommend this to any youth much sooner than I would recommend a Jack Weyland.
January 6, 2016
I've been meaning to read this book for a really long time and I'm definitely glad that I did. I found myself unable to stop reading at times. I love the way the author portrayed Ariana's feelings you almost always knew how she was feeling and I felt like I could connect with the book more because of it. This book is definitely something I would call an emotional roller coaster. There are plenty of happy parts but there are also a fair amount of sad parts. There were a few parts that I thought were a little unrealistic but other than that it was awesome! I would definitely recommend this book to other readers who are looking for a good,not too intense read.
February 3, 2014
I read this series quite a while ago, but I remember how much I enjoyed them! The series is about a girl who loses her twin brother and basically goes off the deep end. She finds herself married, doing drugs, and pregnant. The rest of the book is about her turning her life around and how the gospel helps her. It really taught me about the atonement and how even when we are Forgiven, there are still consequences for our actions. I think it is a great series of books, especially for teenagers.
January 15, 2009
Own: Book/Tape
Ariana Series Read all 7 books in a row then read last book.
Ariana: The Making of a Queen Ariana: A Gift Most Precious Ariana: A New Beginning
Ariana: A Glimpse of Eternity This Time Forever
Ties That Bind
Twice in a Lifetime
Bridge to Forever(Side Sequel to “This Time Forever”)
Ariana Series Read all 7 books in a row then read last book.
Ariana: The Making of a Queen Ariana: A Gift Most Precious Ariana: A New Beginning
Ariana: A Glimpse of Eternity This Time Forever
Ties That Bind
Twice in a Lifetime
Bridge to Forever(Side Sequel to “This Time Forever”)
March 30, 2009
My second time reading this one. I read it long enough ago that I had completley forgotten what happens. I recall really enjoying this one the first time I read it, but this time the writing seemed lacking. The characters were not as developed as would have liked, and even through their emotional termoil, I was left relatively unaffected. This was Rachel's first novel, so I can't help but think it could go up from here. I almost gave this one 2 stars, but recalled really liking it the first time through, so I bumped it up to 3.
December 29, 2010
Kathy Ahern's Book. Ariana lost her twin brother Antion. Her parents in their grief abandon her. She get married had a little girl and left her husband who was doing drugs. She was raiding her to be a Queen. Husband trys to get Antionette and killher. She joins the church falls in love . Pauline her friend who used drugs repents goesas to church and marries Ariana brother in law. Second baby aids appear. Her husband and baby also have hiv kills husband Ariana raises her two daughters. Jaques herr old husband get out of prision and causes havack in their lives. 3 book. Good Series.
October 23, 2014
I loved this book, although it was heart wrenching in some parts! I love the other book she's written, Daughter of a King (a children's book) and this has the same idea, as Ariana tells herself and her daughter that they're queens, despite their circumstances. I love it and it inspired me to remind my daughters that despite the hard times in life and the mistakes we make, they are queens, and it changes the way I look at them now when I remind myself of that. I can't wait to read the next in the series!
September 12, 2016
I have read this book numerous times, but decided to read it again recently since it had been so long. It's a great book, however, I found it more upsetting this time around since I am a mother of young children. I didn't realize it had been so long since reading it last. I don't remember certain parts of it having such a major effect on me previously. Overall it is an uplifting book telling the story of a young woman overcoming her trials with faith and hope.
February 2, 2017
I read this book years ago and thought it was an okay story. Reading it again at a different place in my life gave it a lot more depth.
Very Mormon/Christian romance set in France. Young woman struggles through several tragedies before finding a message about Jesus Christ that changes her life and the way she sees what she has been through.
Several mature references to drinking, drugs, and death. No sex scenes, mild language, some violence including death of a child.
Very Mormon/Christian romance set in France. Young woman struggles through several tragedies before finding a message about Jesus Christ that changes her life and the way she sees what she has been through.
Several mature references to drinking, drugs, and death. No sex scenes, mild language, some violence including death of a child.
October 16, 2010
The Ariana series is something that I read when I was in High School and have read it a couple times since. It is a fantastic story and amazing in so many ways. It is a little too much here and there through out all the books(I've never been on a mission, but the amount of baptisms seemed unrealistic to me), but over all it's an enjoyable read.
September 12, 2008
Okay, so I would give these a 3.5. They are definitely Romance LDS Fiction! I got a little tired of the cliche mormon stuff, but I did like the story line of hope and forgiveness. Plus they took place in Paris France, and I had just been there so I was curious. Good, easy read, pretty typical LDS Romance type stuff...
April 14, 2009
I thought that many of the characters' conversion to the LDS faith was a bit too easy, and I didn't think Jean-Marc's problem at the end was realistic, but I liked the story in general. I was touched by the main character and her strength. I will likely check out the next book to continue the series.
July 18, 2009
Ms. Nunes definitely knew how to jerk some tears and lift hearts in this novel. Ariana's trials and victories were so superb! You can't even begin to think of how she wont get through a single thing. I loved this book, mainly because it shows here at a young and vulnerable age, and she was able to turn her life around.
July 31, 2009
My sisters insisted I read these books and so far I have really enjoyed the series. They are uplifting and are the PERFECT books to read if you are in the mood to cry. I'm not sure if these are the best books to read while you are pregnant because lots of sad things happen to babies and mothers and they will make you bawl. Maybe I should have held off of them till after my baby is born :)
September 11, 2015
Read it in two days - it was INCREDIBLE. My neighbor recommended it to me without much background info, so I wasn't sure what I had in store. This book has a lot to do with religion, but even if you aren't religious, it still has a good message and is intriguing. That being said, I want to go on my mission now more than ever.
January 23, 2009
This is the start of a beautiful journey that is reading one of Rachel Ann Nunes books. I was hooked from the very beginning. Nunes is now one of my favorite authors. I recommend all of Nunes' books to my friends and family.
July 17, 2009
This is one of my new favorite books! It's awesome to read things by Rachel Ann Nunes because you can tell that she has a testimony through her writing. It's nice to know that there is something I can turn to that has the same standards as me.
November 10, 2007
This is just a sweet book. I love it, it is rather sad, but ends happy, and is good to read when you have had a bad day or week
December 19, 2007
My mom gave me this book for my 20th birthday and before I had even finished reading it I went and bought the other 3 in the series.
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