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5 Minutes for Books — Ruby Among Us

July 7, 2008 by Jennifer Donovan

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My grandmother likes to tell stories. I relish the memories she shares about my younger self, fleshing out the memories of my childhood as seen through the loving eyes of a grandmother. Her tales of her own youth always surprise me, bringing to life the girl and young woman I never knew. She tells me a lot of stories, but I know that there are facts that aren’t as easy to discuss even though they are common to us all–strained relationships between mother and daughter and husband and wife, fears, loneliness.

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When Lucy DiCamillo is eight years old, her mother Ruby dies in their garden. Lucy was there, and she has carried the burden of responsibility all these years. Her grandmother Kitty comes to live with her. Eleven years later, Lucy’s memories of her first eight years are still cloudy and incomplete. She has her mother’s paintings–mostly self-portraits–her rose garden, and a few familiar rituals that tie her to her past. Kitty shares some memories of Ruby, but now that Lucy is a woman herself she wants to hear more about her mother, the woman, instead of rehashed memories of Ruby that Kitty tells like stories. She wants to know more about the absent men in her life–both her father and Kitty’s estranged husband.

As Kitty begins to divulge her secrets, and Ruby’s as well, Lucy gains a bigger understanding of her mother and grandmother. Bits and pieces of her own memories begin to come back. Using them and the new information Kitty has provided, Lucy tries to fill in the blanks on the canvas of her life that she has tried to paint with the help of new friends Max and Susannah.

Reading Ruby Among Us by Tina Ann Forkner caused me to reevaluate my own history and the men and women in it. The characters are so well-developed, and so perfectly human, that they become friends by the end of the novel. As Lucy’s story was revealed gradually, I hungered to know more. The ending wraps up most of the story lines (as I prefer), yet leaves a few things unstated, allowing room for the characters to live on and grown in my mind as well.

If you’d like to win one of four copies of Ruby Among Us, leave a comment here. The winners (U.S. addresses only please) will be posted in next week’s column.

The winners of last week’s book, Under Pressure, are

#14 Amanda D.
#11 Refresh Mom
#19 Courtney

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About Jennifer Donovan

Jennifer Donovan has been a part of the 5 Minutes for Mom team since 2007. She writes product reviews, covers events, and manages the 5 Minutes for Books weekly column and website. She lives in Houston and blogs at Snapshot about life with her family.

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217 Comments

  1. Cynthia Hickey says

    July 26, 2008 at 12:00 pm

    Ruby sounds great! Sign me up!

  2. Cynthia Hickey says

    July 26, 2008 at 11:59 am

    Book sounds great! Enter me in the drawing!

  3. Kay says

    July 22, 2008 at 10:12 am

    Sounds like a great read. Sign me up!

  4. Tina Ann Forkner says

    July 16, 2008 at 9:41 am

    Oops. I had one too many n’s in my URL in my last comment. Here is the correct one:

    http://www.tinaannforkner.com

  5. Tina Ann Forkner says

    July 16, 2008 at 9:39 am

    Hi everyone. Thanks for all your nice comments. I hope you all have a chance to read the book, and for those of you who have mentioned your lost loved ones (and those who thought about them), take heart. You have a chance to pass their stories on to the younger relatives in your family. Don’t wait.

  6. Lily Kwan says

    July 13, 2008 at 10:31 pm

    Please enter me into the contest. Thanks!

  7. Shania Duncan says

    July 13, 2008 at 9:53 pm

    Looks like I great book. I’d love to have a chance to read it.

  8. Susanne Troop says

    July 13, 2008 at 8:59 pm

    I’m always looking for a good book to read!

  9. Debbie Hornyak says

    July 13, 2008 at 8:51 pm

    Seems like this is an interesting read!

  10. Sand says

    July 13, 2008 at 8:34 pm

    I’m always searching for something new to read!

  11. Beverly Metcalf says

    July 13, 2008 at 8:23 pm

    I love reading books like this, it sounds really good. Thanks for having the contest!

  12. Sharon Fairclough says

    July 13, 2008 at 8:22 pm

    Sounds like a wonderful book to add to my summer reading list. Thanks for the contest.

  13. Jillian Sorenson says

    July 13, 2008 at 7:17 pm

    Looks like a good read!

  14. Terry Rollins says

    July 13, 2008 at 5:25 pm

    I love to read!

  15. LEONIE CESVETTE says

    July 13, 2008 at 3:14 pm

    I lost my dad this year and even the birthday cards he sent with the personalized messages have become part of the memories I treasure.

  16. Renee Turner says

    July 13, 2008 at 1:16 pm

    My favorite thing in the world is a new book and time to read it!

  17. Jennifer S. says

    July 13, 2008 at 1:09 pm

    I love to read and this sounds like a great book!

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    July 13, 2008 at 12:56 pm

    count me in please 🙂

  19. Timothy Sternberg says

    July 13, 2008 at 11:33 am

    I’d love something new to read.

  20. John Deal says

    July 13, 2008 at 11:12 am

    I,ve been trying to fill my daughter in on her younger years, so she doesn’t just have a blank slate there.

  21. Jennifer Schroeder says

    July 13, 2008 at 10:12 am

    Sounds like a great read! Count me in! Thank you for the contest!

  22. Cheryl says

    July 13, 2008 at 7:54 am

    I love to read! New books are exciting.

  23. Veronica Garrett says

    July 13, 2008 at 7:20 am

    This sounds like a great book. I would love to win it.

  24. Amy Lutz says

    July 13, 2008 at 5:41 am

    I’m intrigued sounds like a great book.

  25. Pamela White says

    July 13, 2008 at 4:22 am

    This sounds like a very interesting read and I would love to have a new summer book to read.

  26. Kristi Gilleland says

    July 13, 2008 at 4:14 am

    I like books with good character development and strong female characters – looks like this one will fit the bill!
    Please enter me!

  27. Ann Marie Walker says

    July 13, 2008 at 1:32 am

    Sounds like a great book.Something I’d like to read. Please enter me and thanks for the contest.

  28. marybeth i. says

    July 12, 2008 at 10:32 pm

    always looking for a new read!

  29. Sherri Siler says

    July 12, 2008 at 9:55 pm

    I would like to read this.

  30. Donna W says

    July 12, 2008 at 9:48 pm

    I would love to win this book. It looks great!

  31. Susan White says

    July 12, 2008 at 8:51 pm

    I would love to win this prize.
    Thanks so much!

  32. Beth Allen says

    July 12, 2008 at 8:46 pm

    I love to read!! Sounds like a good book. Thanks for the chance!!

  33. Linda Howard says

    July 12, 2008 at 7:52 pm

    Please enter me. Thanks!

  34. Denise says

    July 12, 2008 at 6:48 pm

    I would like this!

  35. Hetal Gandhi says

    July 12, 2008 at 6:44 pm

    my daughters always like to learn more about new books and authors.

    [email protected]

  36. philip halter says

    July 12, 2008 at 5:47 pm

    enter me please

  37. Amy Phillips says

    July 12, 2008 at 5:36 pm

    Seems like this would be a great read.

  38. Melissa says

    July 12, 2008 at 5:32 pm

    This sounds like a great book!

  39. Tammy says

    July 12, 2008 at 5:14 pm

    Thanks for the chance, I’m always looking for new books to read, and this one has caught my eye!

  40. loki says

    July 12, 2008 at 5:11 pm

    Sounds like good reading!

  41. shawna f says

    July 12, 2008 at 5:02 pm

    Sounds like a really good book!

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    July 12, 2008 at 3:20 pm

    what a great prize!!!!!

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    July 12, 2008 at 2:39 pm

    Sweet niblets!

  44. Dorothy R. says

    July 12, 2008 at 11:57 am

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  45. Chrystal says

    July 12, 2008 at 11:36 am

    Looks like a great book!!

  46. Jodene Gildea says

    July 12, 2008 at 11:28 am

    Please enter me!

  47. jan koontz says

    July 12, 2008 at 10:27 am

    just to cool

  48. sarah woods says

    July 12, 2008 at 10:10 am

    Many thanks for the possibility for relaxation and entertainment between the “hard covers”!!!!!! SW

  49. Angela says

    July 12, 2008 at 9:57 am

    I’d love to have a copy!

  50. Kathy says

    July 12, 2008 at 8:30 am

    LOOKS LIKE A GREAT READ

  51. Lara Aleff says

    July 12, 2008 at 2:12 am

    I’ve been searching for new books to read this summer, this looks great!

  52. Bonnie says

    July 12, 2008 at 1:20 am

    Wow this sounds soooooooooooo good, hope I win so I can read it.

  53. Kyle Banderman says

    July 12, 2008 at 12:35 am

    Nothing wrong with a good book! Thanks for the contest!

    [email protected]

  54. K. Cleaver says

    July 11, 2008 at 11:36 pm

    My children are so interested in stories their grandparents tell about their dad when he was little. I’ve been doing journals for each of my boys for them to have when they are older.

  55. Kristie Noguera says

    July 11, 2008 at 11:29 pm

    Sounds like a good one. Thanks.

  56. Tara says

    July 11, 2008 at 11:01 pm

    Great prize.

  57. Marla says

    July 11, 2008 at 10:54 pm

    Sounds like a great book! Count me in!

  58. Eryn says

    July 11, 2008 at 9:58 pm

    This looks wonderful, and I love what you shared about your grandmother. I miss mine so much. Thanks for the hard work you do on the blog 🙂

  59. Cassandra says

    July 11, 2008 at 9:47 pm

    Sounds like a good book!

  60. Karrie says

    July 11, 2008 at 8:46 pm

    the book sounds great

  61. kathleen Yohanna says

    July 11, 2008 at 2:55 pm

    I would like to win this. I love good books.

  62. Ren says

    July 11, 2008 at 1:48 pm

    Sounds like a wonderful book. I’ll have to add that to my list!

  63. Jamie says

    July 11, 2008 at 1:16 pm

    Love reading! Looks like a great read!

  64. Julie says

    July 11, 2008 at 10:53 am

    I would love this! Thanks for you great site!

  65. israel y says

    July 11, 2008 at 9:04 am

    thanks for the chance to win

  66. Wendy C. says

    July 11, 2008 at 6:13 am

    This would be a perfect ‘end of summer’ read for me!

  67. Elizabeth M. says

    July 10, 2008 at 7:42 pm

    You’ve convinced me that this is definitely worth reading. I’d love to win it!

  68. Gary Osborn says

    July 10, 2008 at 7:25 pm

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  69. Tina Rath says

    July 10, 2008 at 6:46 pm

    I love to read and would love this book.

  70. Beth allen says

    July 10, 2008 at 6:06 pm

    I love to read. i would really enjoy this!! Thanks for the chance!!

  71. lori walker says

    July 10, 2008 at 3:58 pm

    This would be a wonderful read for my sister-in-law and I.

  72. rachel burke says

    July 10, 2008 at 9:49 am

    i would love this

  73. Adrienne Gordon says

    July 10, 2008 at 8:23 am

    love 2 read

  74. Nancy says

    July 10, 2008 at 12:36 am

    Love to win it. thanks

  75. Arlyne McGregor says

    July 9, 2008 at 11:28 pm

    hope I win

  76. Noelia Gutierrez says

    July 9, 2008 at 11:23 pm

    would love to read this, love books, thanks.

  77. Stephen Saunders says

    July 9, 2008 at 10:50 pm

    wheeeeeee hope I win.

  78. Anthony Hedden says

    July 9, 2008 at 7:52 pm

    enter me

  79. Tara Hill says

    July 9, 2008 at 7:16 pm

    Sounds like a great read! Thanks for the chance!

  80. Kathy Scott says

    July 9, 2008 at 7:10 pm

    My husband says that my reading addiction is breaking the bank. Please feed it.

  81. Adrienne! says

    July 9, 2008 at 5:56 pm

    I would love one. 😀

  82. Sabra M says

    July 9, 2008 at 5:23 pm

    I need a new read. I’m in a place in my life right now where I can’t do too much. Reading is a great pasttime and alot better than starring at the tv!! Thanks for the contest!!

  83. william causey says

    July 9, 2008 at 4:11 pm

    please count me in

  84. Amy from Occupation: Mommy says

    July 9, 2008 at 3:00 pm

    This sounds like a good book.

  85. Lordes says

    July 9, 2008 at 2:21 pm

    So many people are getting away from reading.. it’s nice to see that others love to read as much as I. Wonderful prize

  86. Andrea says

    July 9, 2008 at 7:42 am

    Sounds like a great book! My grandma is full of stories. I keep telling myself that I need to sit down with her and write them down before it’s too late (she IS 83 years old).

  87. Jaime says

    July 9, 2008 at 1:09 am

    I would love to win and read this book! Thanks!

  88. Carole Jarvis says

    July 9, 2008 at 12:41 am

    I’ve been wanting to read this book for a long time. Thanks for the chance to win a copy.

    cjarvis [at] bellsouth [dot] net

  89. Sandy F. says

    July 9, 2008 at 12:38 am

    sounds like an interesting read…please count me in!!! thanks :O)

  90. Heather says

    July 9, 2008 at 12:31 am

    Sounds like a good one!

  91. djp says

    July 9, 2008 at 12:02 am

    i just finished my midnite book and i am ready for a new one

  92. Jill Miller says

    July 8, 2008 at 10:21 pm

    I would love to win a nice summer read. 🙂

  93. Leslie says

    July 8, 2008 at 10:10 pm

    Terrific

  94. Catherine copeland says

    July 8, 2008 at 9:30 pm

    wow i can always use another book for when I travel

  95. kristi blackstone says

    July 8, 2008 at 8:30 pm

    Looks great! I’d love to be entered!!

  96. Catherine says

    July 8, 2008 at 8:30 pm

    I love to read!

  97. Karen Gonyea says

    July 8, 2008 at 8:12 pm

    Sounds good to me !

  98. Tonya Froemel says

    July 8, 2008 at 7:28 pm

    like to win this

  99. Mary says

    July 8, 2008 at 7:22 pm

    I love to read and this book sounds interesting! I hope I win!

  100. Cindy says

    July 8, 2008 at 6:56 pm

    I’ve read this book and it is wonderful! I’d love to get enough copies to share with my grand daughters. I could see myself in this book and Tina has a beautiful talent for painting pictures with her words.

  101. Kathy Conley says

    July 8, 2008 at 4:35 pm

    This sounds like a great one!

  102. Vicki Wurgler says

    July 8, 2008 at 4:33 pm

    please enter my name – this sounds like a good summer read

  103. Belinda Shaw says

    July 8, 2008 at 3:54 pm

    I’d really like to read this interesting book!

  104. Brooke Allen says

    July 8, 2008 at 3:27 pm

    Sounds like a good book!

  105. Anna says

    July 8, 2008 at 2:56 pm

    I’d like to read a good book! Thank you for the chance.

  106. Anita Yancey says

    July 8, 2008 at 1:59 pm

    Sounds like a really good book, one I would enjoy reading. Please enter me, and thanks!

  107. Tarah says

    July 8, 2008 at 1:14 pm

    This looks like a great summer read!

  108. Deanne says

    July 8, 2008 at 1:01 pm

    I love hearing about and finding new authors! Thank you for passing along another one!

  109. Cyndi in Colorado says

    July 8, 2008 at 12:49 pm

    I borrowed this book from the library recently but just got started reading it. I would love a copy to add to my personal library. So far, it’s really good! I had the pleasure of meeting Tina in Cheyenne at a book fair late last summer before the book was published. She was so gracious as we asked her questions and it was obvious she was so proud of the book and excited for it’s release. I’ve been anxiously waiting for it to be published, too! Congratulations to Tina on her first published novel!!!

  110. Donna Vance says

    July 8, 2008 at 12:28 pm

    This book sounds like it would be a joy to read.

  111. Patty says

    July 8, 2008 at 11:51 am

    Thank you for having this contest. I really appreciate it.

  112. tim brown says

    July 8, 2008 at 11:13 am

    THANK YOU GOD BLESS

  113. Deborah R says

    July 8, 2008 at 11:08 am

    Your description of the story made me want to read it. Hope I win! 😀

  114. Leah says

    July 8, 2008 at 10:36 am

    I’d love to win this. It sounds like a good read.

  115. Barbara Fox says

    July 8, 2008 at 10:34 am

    Sounds like a wonderful book!

  116. clenna in NH says

    July 8, 2008 at 10:30 am

    Both of my parents told wonderful tales of their youth. It was wonderful to imagine them when they were little kids, or teens, or when they fell in love.
    Please enter me in the contest.

  117. diana says

    July 8, 2008 at 10:01 am

    I would love to in this book!

  118. stampedwithgrace says

    July 8, 2008 at 9:07 am

    I’ve heard this is a GREAT book!! 🙂

  119. Tobye says

    July 8, 2008 at 8:53 am

    This sounds like a good read. thanks!

  120. Amy - Essential Family Living says

    July 8, 2008 at 8:53 am

    Thanks for the review. Would like to read this. =)

  121. Vicky Boackle says

    July 8, 2008 at 8:44 am

    i love to read and this sounds good.

  122. david basile says

    July 8, 2008 at 8:05 am

    sounds good thanks for entering me

  123. Annie says

    July 8, 2008 at 8:02 am

    Add me! I’m always looking for a new book to read.

  124. Kari Follett says

    July 8, 2008 at 7:10 am

    Sounds like a very good book! I’d love a chance, thanks!

  125. Sharon Jones says

    July 8, 2008 at 6:44 am

    I really need something good to read and this looks perfect…thanks for great contest! 🙂

  126. LAUREEN SULLIVAN says

    July 8, 2008 at 6:16 am

    Looks like a lovely book.

  127. Jodi says

    July 8, 2008 at 5:47 am

    yes I need a new book desperately. Thanks for the giveaway.

  128. Terra Heck says

    July 8, 2008 at 5:29 am

    This looks to be a good read.

  129. Janet F says

    July 8, 2008 at 1:56 am

    Please enter me.

  130. Tanya Moyer says

    July 8, 2008 at 1:27 am

    Sounds like a great book! Thanks for offering it!
    ~Tanya
    the4moyers(at)msn(dot)com

  131. Beth Ann says

    July 8, 2008 at 1:07 am

    This sounds like a great read! I finally got back into reading last week after over 7 years of being ‘too busy’! Please enter my name in this give-away!
    Thank you!

  132. Stacey says

    July 8, 2008 at 12:43 am

    I would love to read Ruby among us.

  133. Joy says

    July 8, 2008 at 12:27 am

    Thank you so much for the opportunity to win! ([email protected])

  134. Jen B says

    July 7, 2008 at 11:11 pm

    Sounds like a great book!

  135. Hillary says

    July 7, 2008 at 11:03 pm

    Sounds intriguing.

  136. Rebekah says

    July 7, 2008 at 11:01 pm

    Looking forward to reading this book! Sounds like a winner!

  137. Jill L says

    July 7, 2008 at 10:35 pm

    Hearing wonderful things about this book. Would love to read it. Definitely will need to get it if I don’t win it.

  138. Jennifer Bartlett says

    July 7, 2008 at 10:14 pm

    I would love to read Tina’s new book.

  139. Peggy Doty says

    July 7, 2008 at 9:47 pm

    Sounds like a very good book and I love to read.

  140. The Diaper Diaries says

    July 7, 2008 at 9:35 pm

    Love a good book. Count me in!!

  141. Lisa (Morning Rose) says

    July 7, 2008 at 9:15 pm

    Sounds like an interesting book!

  142. Sherri B. says

    July 7, 2008 at 8:58 pm

    Sounds fascinating!!! Would love to win!!!

  143. Dawn G says

    July 7, 2008 at 8:40 pm

    Can’t wait to read this!

  144. judy brittle says

    July 7, 2008 at 7:48 pm

    The story sounds really good! Please count me in to win.

  145. Linda Moeller says

    July 7, 2008 at 7:25 pm

    Pick me

  146. christopher h says

    July 7, 2008 at 7:13 pm

    love to win this

  147. valerie mabrey says

    July 7, 2008 at 7:11 pm

    this is a great contest

  148. Bernadette says

    July 7, 2008 at 6:03 pm

    Sounds like a good story.

  149. Judy J. says

    July 7, 2008 at 6:01 pm

    Watching how authors develop characters helps me develop my “character”. I look forward to reading this book! Thank you for the opportunity to win it.

  150. Susan Smith says

    July 7, 2008 at 5:45 pm

    Please enter me

  151. Valerie Mitchell says

    July 7, 2008 at 5:36 pm

    What a wonderful prize!

  152. Beth says

    July 7, 2008 at 5:19 pm

    I’d love to read something by an author I’ve nopt read before!

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    July 7, 2008 at 5:10 pm

    please enter me thanks, [email protected]

  154. Ann Fantom says

    July 7, 2008 at 4:24 pm

    I would love to win this! Please enter me

  155. Cynthia says

    July 7, 2008 at 4:14 pm

    Thanks for the review and the giveaway!

  156. Robin Schick says

    July 7, 2008 at 4:07 pm

    This book sounds like my type of read! Please enter me.
    I would love to review books and give them away, making people happy puts a smile on my face.

  157. Kim says

    July 7, 2008 at 3:56 pm

    I’ve been eyeing this book and would love to win it.

  158. Belinda A. says

    July 7, 2008 at 3:47 pm

    Yes please! I love a novel with well fleshed-out characters.

  159. Cindi says

    July 7, 2008 at 3:29 pm

    Hello, I have been reading many good things about this book. I think the relationship between the three women would be interesting. Please enter me in your delightful giveaway. Thanks, Cindi

  160. JUDY NO says

    July 7, 2008 at 3:01 pm

    I need to read. It’s been a long time since I read anything for pleasure.

  161. Marion says

    July 7, 2008 at 2:28 pm

    It sounds like a great read. I would love to win!

  162. Mya Brooks says

    July 7, 2008 at 2:23 pm

    I’m a book freak and would love to read this!

  163. Rodney K says

    July 7, 2008 at 2:22 pm

    I sure hope I win thanks

  164. Thomas Gibson says

    July 7, 2008 at 2:16 pm

    Very nice prize!

  165. Denise says

    July 7, 2008 at 2:00 pm

    Count me in!

  166. cathy says

    July 7, 2008 at 1:47 pm

    I love reading! This book sounds like a treasure! I would be so happy to win this!!!
    Thanks for your fun site!

  167. Terri says

    July 7, 2008 at 1:41 pm

    I need a good read. Would love it.

  168. Flora Presley says

    July 7, 2008 at 1:39 pm

    This sounds like a lovely sentimental story. I’d love the chance to read it.

  169. Megan B. says

    July 7, 2008 at 1:12 pm

    Looks great, thank you!!!

  170. Becky Carden says

    July 7, 2008 at 1:06 pm

    This looks like a fantastic book.

    Please enter me in the contest.

    Thank you so much.

    Becky Carden

  171. Becky Carden says

    July 7, 2008 at 12:55 pm

    This looks like a fantastic book.

    Please enter me in the contest!

    Becky Carden
    rec(at)hiwaay(dot)net

  172. Linda Pinto says

    July 7, 2008 at 12:42 pm

    Ruby Among Us sounds like such a touching and heartwarming story. Please enter me in the giveaway.

  173. Megret says

    July 7, 2008 at 12:41 pm

    Sounds like a touching story. Count me in!

  174. c. clemens says

    July 7, 2008 at 12:14 pm

    Enter me!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

  175. Desmond says

    July 7, 2008 at 11:49 am

    Count me in!

  176. Angela says

    July 7, 2008 at 11:47 am

    This sounds like an intriguing read and I would love to add it to our book collection. Thanks for offering it.

    Angela

  177. Michelle says

    July 7, 2008 at 11:20 am

    I would love to be entered. Thanks!

  178. Amanda D. says

    July 7, 2008 at 11:16 am

    this looks like a really good book!

  179. charline s says

    July 7, 2008 at 11:10 am

    Sounds like a great book. Everyone loves to hear stories about their grandparents and from their grandparents.

  180. Bethany G. says

    July 7, 2008 at 11:09 am

    I have really been wanting to read this book, especially since I found out that Tina lives in WY. I lived there for 10 years and have many fond memories, and hope to go back someday.
    Please enter me in the drawing! Thank you.

  181. luv2read says

    July 7, 2008 at 10:55 am

    Enter me in the drawing. I would love to win.
    spowell01(at)bellsouth(dot)net

  182. Jessica says

    July 7, 2008 at 10:52 am

    I would love a new book. Having lost a parent it also looks like a good read!

  183. Maja says

    July 7, 2008 at 10:51 am

    i like it. neat prize.

  184. Angel says

    July 7, 2008 at 10:51 am

    i could use a new book

  185. Ana says

    July 7, 2008 at 10:50 am

    very nice

  186. Julie says

    July 7, 2008 at 10:50 am

    Please enter me! Sounds like a great summer read.

  187. Doll Clothes Gal says

    July 7, 2008 at 10:25 am

    What a great review – i’d love to read this. Thanks.

  188. susan varney says

    July 7, 2008 at 10:21 am

    just send it

  189. Mama Zen says

    July 7, 2008 at 10:13 am

    Sounds like a fun read!

  190. Wendy says

    July 7, 2008 at 10:04 am

    Of course I would love to win, but even if I don’t I’m definitely getting this book. Thanks for reviewing it!

  191. Laurie Moudy says

    July 7, 2008 at 10:00 am

    Once you have children you realize that we all have a legacy to leave behind and I am trying to start journeling/writing letters to my twins. One day I will be gone and I want them to have stories to read to remember our life together. Another great book is The Wednesday Letters by Jason F. Wright. It will inspire you. Thank you for the give-a-way.

  192. Jenn S says

    July 7, 2008 at 9:58 am

    I am always looking for a good read. Thanks for a great contest!

  193. Erma Hurtt says

    July 7, 2008 at 9:56 am

    I’d love something new to read

  194. Cheryl Free says

    July 7, 2008 at 8:34 am

    I’d love to read this 🙂 *Thanks* for the giveaway!

  195. Susan C says

    July 7, 2008 at 8:30 am

    This is my favorite type of story-please enter me.

  196. Louise Brouillette says

    July 7, 2008 at 8:19 am

    I’d love to read this

  197. melissa says

    July 7, 2008 at 8:15 am

    I would love to win!

  198. Evelyn Murray says

    July 7, 2008 at 7:48 am

    I would love to win and read this book

  199. Nikki says

    July 7, 2008 at 7:39 am

    This sounds like a great story. Please enter me.

    Nikki

  200. john a iavarone says

    July 7, 2008 at 7:29 am

    would love to win this ~ nice gift.

  201. Marilyn says

    July 7, 2008 at 6:32 am

    This sounds like a touching book – thank you for the contest

  202. Beth/Mom2TwoVikings says

    July 7, 2008 at 6:25 am

    Aw, man…first commenters never win. *wink* But, if I don’t leave one now, I’ll forget! LOL You can count me in!

  203. Nora Scott-Platt says

    July 7, 2008 at 4:53 am

    This would be so fantastic and would capture my heart.

  204. Dayna says

    July 7, 2008 at 2:33 am

    Looks good, I’d like a chance to win, thanks!

  205. KGI says

    July 7, 2008 at 2:28 am

    I’d love to own this book! Sounds like a great read.

  206. Mozi Esme's Mommy says

    July 7, 2008 at 2:16 am

    This book looks wonderful! And I have a US address.

  207. Noreen says

    July 7, 2008 at 2:07 am

    sounds like a great story

  208. Michele says

    July 7, 2008 at 2:04 am

    Please enter me…sounds like a great read!

  209. Laurie says

    July 7, 2008 at 1:18 am

    I loved my Grandmother’s stories as well. She died a fews ago at age 89, when I was pregnant with my now two and a half year old son.
    There is something about Grandparents with their stories and how things were back when they were younger.
    Ruby Among Us sounds like it would be a great read.

  210. Kisha says

    July 7, 2008 at 12:49 am

    This looks like a good read. Not what I would normally read but I’m up for a change.

  211. tnchick says

    July 7, 2008 at 12:39 am

    Enter me to win, please. I’d love togive this to a friend for a RAK! =)

  212. Ashley says

    July 7, 2008 at 12:16 am

    I’d love something new to read:)

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