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5 Minutes for Books — The Moon in the Mango Tree

July 28, 2008 by Jennifer Donovan

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Like books? Check out our new site with new reviews and giveaways each week, and a fun new monthly carnival which starts Tuesday July 29 where you can tell us What’s On Your Nightstand.

When I was younger, I often selected books based on the thickness of their spine. I read so much and so quickly that I wanted to get bang for my buck, so I selected thick books so that they would last longer. When I was trying to decide among several books, the thickest one always won out.

The way a book looks still affects me. Trade paperbacks are most appealing, and a compelling picture and the font of the title also calls to me or turns me away (I mused a bit more about these odd predilections that I seem to have developed of late in another post on my Snapshot blog). The Moon in the Mango Tree did call to me. I liked the color, the size (thick!), and the plot elements to which the back-of-the-book description hinted: medical missionary work in rural Siam, the choices one makes when we get married, and the setting of the 1920’s.

Author Pamela Binnings Ewen based this novel on her grandmother’s life. Knowing this, I was even more impressed with the story, because the heroine makes choices and expresses feelings and doubts that would be labeled as “irresponsible” by some people and cause some people to root for her, and others to perhaps question her decisions. This is not simply a feel-good tribute to a family member. It’s a novel based on the very interesting life of someone who happened to be her grandmother.

Barbara Perkins goes to remote Siam as a newlywed–not knowing much about her husband or what the life of a medical missionary’s wife would require of her. She gives up the promise of a career singing opera to move to an unknown land in support of her husband. This sacrifice and the confusion over their rightful place in that country fuel her discontent with that life. The place and time of this novel provide captivating and realistic layers to the characterization and plot. The time is the 1920’s, and in addition to a mission hospital in Nam, the settings include Bangkok, Italy, and France. Ewen writes descriptively about these places which makes certain scenes read like (a very interesting) travelogue.

Would you like to win one of two copies of The Moon in the Mango Tree (U.S. shipping address only)? Leave a comment here, and tell me which part of this book’s plot intrigues you most.

The winner of last week’s book, I Brake for Meltdowns, is #222 Kefe.

This is a part of the Bloggy Giveaways carnival, taking place from July 28 – August 1. Go HERE for all the details to find out how to join up with your own giveaway or to enter some of the other contests that will be linking up all week.

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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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167 Comments

  1. Pamela Binnings Ewen says

    August 15, 2008 at 11:10 pm

    To all of you wonderful readers, and Moms – I’m amazed at your response. Thanks so much – I’m thrilled that you like my grandmother’s story! Pamela

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  2. Jo says

    August 7, 2008 at 8:26 am

    Barbara gives up her career for her husband.
    [email protected]

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  3. Jacqueline Carpenter says

    August 3, 2008 at 12:17 pm

    This book would be the ultimate to read,sounds like my kind of book.Thanks for a great contest.

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  4. Aunt Tassy says

    August 3, 2008 at 11:43 am

    Sounds like a book I would like

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  5. bridget says

    August 3, 2008 at 8:46 am

    I like novels that teach a little history and give you a sense of a place or time. This book sounds interesting. Thank you for this contest.

    Reply
  6. L McLendon says

    August 2, 2008 at 10:51 pm

    1920’s Siam is very intriguing to me!

    Thanks for the opportunity.

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  7. Nicole Price says

    August 2, 2008 at 8:56 pm

    I really like the fact that this is about the Author’s grandmother. I love the fact that it’s set in the 1920’s also. Thanks for the giveaway!

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  8. Pamela White says

    August 2, 2008 at 11:58 am

    The Moon in the Mango Tree is very interesting. It is hard enough getting married and setting up house but to be in a strange place makes it that more difficult.

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  9. kathleen Yohanna says

    August 2, 2008 at 2:52 am

    This story is about a women who supportsa her husband in a strange land.

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  10. Veronica Garrett says

    August 1, 2008 at 11:48 pm

    The confusion over their place in the strange country.

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  11. Charlene Kuser says

    August 1, 2008 at 10:56 pm

    I am very interested in what Barbara’s final sacrifice was?I love to read books about the
    struggle between choices we have in our lives.
    What makes this book even more interesting its
    about the life of a real person.Thanks for the giveaway

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  12. Beverly Metcalf says

    August 1, 2008 at 7:13 pm

    This looks like a really good book. Thanks for having the contest!

    Reply
  13. Marilyn Higgins says

    August 1, 2008 at 3:49 pm

    I enjoy this kind of book , hope I win

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  14. Jenn says

    August 1, 2008 at 1:50 pm

    Fear of being labeled ‘irresponsible’. Oh, yeah.

    Reply
  15. Laura says

    August 1, 2008 at 11:52 am

    I love books about travel to faraway places! It’s so much fun to imagine visiting. Please count me in!

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  16. Carissa D. says

    August 1, 2008 at 10:47 am

    The missionary aspect of it appeals to me. Thanks!

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  17. Erma Hurtt says

    August 1, 2008 at 10:33 am

    the missionary aspect gets me too, and I love to read.

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  18. Sue Hooley says

    August 1, 2008 at 10:30 am

    I think being immersed in a different country as a newly wed would certainly have it’s challenges. I would look forward to reading about how she handled that situation.

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  19. hetal gandhi says

    August 1, 2008 at 8:47 am

    would love to read this book.
    herry123 at live dot com

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  20. Tiffany G says

    August 1, 2008 at 6:49 am

    I love a romance novel based in th 20’s

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  21. Erica G says

    August 1, 2008 at 6:24 am

    I like that the book is based on a real person.

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  22. Janet says

    August 1, 2008 at 4:19 am

    looks like a great book.Thanks for the opportunity to win!

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  23. Marina John says

    August 1, 2008 at 2:24 am

    true story?Wud luv to read this!

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  24. Trish says

    July 31, 2008 at 11:50 pm

    Thanks for having this giveaway. I recently heard about this book and would really like to read it. I took French in high school and college, so France definitely interests me – I am interested in the part of the book that takes place in France.

    Reply
  25. Nise' says

    July 31, 2008 at 10:48 pm

    The era it takes place as well as it being based on real life.

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  26. Rhonda Clemens says

    July 31, 2008 at 9:47 pm

    Thanks for the great contest =)

    Reply
  27. Jennifer Still says

    July 31, 2008 at 6:48 pm

    So much appeals to me that it’s difficult to choose the one thing that intrigues me most. I guess it’s that the story is about a woman’s life in a time when, though fairly recent, women were not typically seen as full individuals in their own right; a woman’s thoughts and feelings during this time are not often delved into. I’d love to win!

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  28. philip halter says

    July 31, 2008 at 6:38 pm

    enter me please

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  29. Sue Farrell says

    July 31, 2008 at 5:33 pm

    I think the part that intrigues me is seeing how her relationship with her husband developes in such an unusual background.

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  30. Kristy says

    July 31, 2008 at 4:26 pm

    The intriguing part is the fact that she moves to Siam with no knowledge of the location. Sounds like a great read.

    Reply
  31. Melissa says

    July 31, 2008 at 2:48 pm

    I love reading about the 1920’s, so that is the clincher for me. Doubt to win it, but at least now Im interested enough to go out and buy it. Thanks for the great recommendations! 🙂

    Reply
  32. Janelle says

    July 31, 2008 at 12:24 pm

    It sounds a little maybe like “The Painted Veil.” What interests me is that I bet it’s got great imagery about the beauty of the land as well as great description of emotions.

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  33. Stephanie says

    July 31, 2008 at 10:52 am

    This sentence intrigues me the most, “Ewen writes descriptively about these places which makes certain scenes read like (a very interesting) travelogue” I love books & reading & I love how you can feel transported while reading. This book almost promises that!

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  34. Theresa N says

    July 31, 2008 at 7:21 am

    I’d interested in reading about being a missionary.
    weceno(at)yahoo(dot)com

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  35. Wakanda says

    July 31, 2008 at 3:57 am

    Well I’m glad that I’m not the only one who has their book “quirks”. I took look at the title and cover and the thickness was important too. Thanks so much for this awesome giveaway!!!

    Reply
  36. Amy Lutz says

    July 31, 2008 at 3:50 am

    Many of us think we know our spouses but it takes a lifetime. I’m intrigued by the exotic locale – Thailand – Siam – is place I’ve always wanted to visit. Like you, I also can’t handle a thick read with a toddler who is entering his terrible (curious)twos early.

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  37. michelle b. says

    July 31, 2008 at 3:13 am

    that she goes to Siam not really knowing her husband very well

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  38. Tamara Bennington says

    July 31, 2008 at 12:56 am

    Now I am curious about this book it is a must have for me to read. Great story line and thank-you for the contest.

    Reply
  39. Paige says

    July 30, 2008 at 7:32 pm

    Does she stay with her husband? I need to know!

    Reply
  40. Vicki Wurgler says

    July 30, 2008 at 6:52 pm

    going to remote Siam as a newlywed-I don’t know if I’d do that-sounds like an interesting book

    Reply
  41. Trish says

    July 30, 2008 at 1:53 pm

    This has so many great elements. I especially love to read about people using their profession as part of being a missionary. Sounds like a good read!

    Reply
  42. Lisa says

    July 30, 2008 at 1:47 pm

    I’m an avid reader and a mom, so I’m interested in both the giveaway and the “5 minutes” websites! The book sounds fascinating – I love historical novels, especially ones set in cultures other than our own, and this one sounds like a winner. Thanks for the giveaway!

    Reply
  43. Tarah says

    July 30, 2008 at 1:19 pm

    The idea of her giving up her dreams to move with a man she hardly knows – I would love to know if she falls in love with him or always regrets her choice.

    Reply
  44. Tisha says

    July 30, 2008 at 12:15 pm

    The book sounds really interesting… I like that the story is based on the author’s grandmother’s life. Thanks for the giveaway!

    Reply
  45. Sherri B. says

    July 30, 2008 at 11:13 am

    I love books like these where people draw on their own experiences or the experiences of those in their lives!!! Count me in!!!

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  46. Janet F says

    July 30, 2008 at 7:45 am

    The sacrifice and the confusion over their rightful place in that country fuel her discontent with that life, makes me want to find out what happens.

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  47. Lora says

    July 30, 2008 at 12:44 am

    Well, I’m a missionary’s kid, so I love stories of missionaries. I also love travel, so reading about life in another country is always interesting.

    Reply
  48. Susan Ledet says

    July 30, 2008 at 12:24 am

    Sounds like a great book. I like that it was based on her grandmother’s life and that we will get “to travel” to far away places. Thank you.

    Reply
  49. Mary Otis says

    July 29, 2008 at 11:43 pm

    This grandma thinks the title alone “The Moon
    in the Mango Tree” makes you want to turn to the
    first page right now.

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  50. djp says

    July 29, 2008 at 11:15 pm

    i;ve finished my last book and can sure use another one

    Reply
  51. geri says

    July 29, 2008 at 10:58 pm

    Thanks for the great giveaway!!! Please include me!

    [email protected]

    The whole medical missionary subplot

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  52. Melissa M. says

    July 29, 2008 at 10:11 pm

    The most interesting thing about the book to me is the foreign and older setting–it sounds very intriguing! (I really lie the cover, too)! Missionary stories also appeal to me, especially if they’re based on truth.
    misshoney_bee(at)hotmail(dot)com

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  53. Charlotte says

    July 29, 2008 at 10:08 pm

    This looks like a great book! I like that it’s set in the 1920’s. Thanks for the chance to win.

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  54. Christina says

    July 29, 2008 at 9:59 pm

    the fact tht its in siam is pretty cool!

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  55. DeeAnn says

    July 29, 2008 at 7:38 pm

    I think the part that intrigues me most is that Barbara has choices to make. In searching for her answers she surely will face many situations that will cause her to question those choices. Sounds like a good read.

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  56. Barbara H. says

    July 29, 2008 at 7:29 pm

    I am intrigued by her marrying someone she didn’t know well and entering into an unknown lifestyle. She must’ve been very brave! Count me in.

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  57. Susan says

    July 29, 2008 at 7:03 pm

    Looks like a good book

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  58. EG says

    July 29, 2008 at 6:00 pm

    The medical missionary part interests me – I think historical fiction is a great way to learn about history!

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  59. Daniel M says

    July 29, 2008 at 5:37 pm

    looks interesting, add me please

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  60. chris h says

    July 29, 2008 at 5:34 pm

    i’m fascinated by people who do missionary work of any kind

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  61. Heidi says

    July 29, 2008 at 5:07 pm

    I love the fact that it is based on her grandmothers life.

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  62. pam says

    July 29, 2008 at 4:45 pm

    My daughter is a missionary, so that sounds cool.

    Reply
  63. abrianna says

    July 29, 2008 at 4:44 pm

    I have heard about this book before and was intrigued by it. I think the most interesting part of the plot is to read about what life was like in Nam before the 1960’s.

    Reply
  64. Barbara Fox says

    July 29, 2008 at 4:34 pm

    I love stories that are based on real people’s lives!

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  65. Ami says

    July 29, 2008 at 4:22 pm

    This book has been on my list to read for a while now. For some reason I’m drawn to stories about missionaries in the earlier part of the 20th century (Poisonwood Bible comes to mind as a favorite). Would love to win it!

    Thanks!

    Reply
  66. tina says

    July 29, 2008 at 4:00 pm

    This book sounds great. tinawittmer(at)yahoo(dot)com

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  67. Caryn B says

    July 29, 2008 at 3:59 pm

    Count me in please

    Reply
  68. Colleen says

    July 29, 2008 at 2:37 pm

    I don’t know much about Siam aside from what I read in Anna and the King. Sounds like a neat book. Have a great week. Stop by our blog for a chance to win a subscription to Country Home.

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  69. James Jenkins says

    July 29, 2008 at 2:01 pm

    based on the life of the author’s grandmother

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  70. Amber says

    July 29, 2008 at 1:51 pm

    I am close to my grandmother, so I would like to read this story. Thanks

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  71. Linda says

    July 29, 2008 at 1:45 pm

    Thanks! Sounds like a great book!

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  72. lace says

    July 29, 2008 at 12:33 pm

    Sounds like a marvelous book. I’d love to read it.

    Reply
  73. Sweetpeas says

    July 29, 2008 at 12:27 pm

    The fact that it’s based on a real person, appeals to me.

    Reply
  74. Hollie says

    July 29, 2008 at 12:11 pm

    The setting sounds interesting – the time and locations that the story is set in.

    hedwards25 at gmail dot com

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  75. Sarah says

    July 29, 2008 at 11:50 am

    I think the 20’s setting sounds interesting.

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  76. Joy says

    July 29, 2008 at 11:36 am

    I love the history and the era in which the book is set! The 20’s and 30’s are some of my favorite times (think… Great Gatsby)!

    Reply
  77. Fruitbearer says

    July 29, 2008 at 11:35 am

    I was born and raised in Thailand (Siam). I’m curious about how she dealt with her discontentment and I’m always interested in missionaries’ lives.

    Reply
  78. Tami Elliott says

    July 29, 2008 at 11:28 am

    Sounds like a great book – it’s so helpful to see how others deal with discontent in a given situation.

    Reply
  79. Melissa says

    July 29, 2008 at 11:22 am

    The part that sounds interesting to me is that it’s about missions. I studied missions in college, and love to read those old missionary stories!

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  80. Elizabeth M. says

    July 29, 2008 at 10:55 am

    I think it’s the part of the book that talks about her marriage and the choices she makes, etc. Sounds intriguing to me!

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  81. Ebie says

    July 29, 2008 at 10:09 am

    i like all kinds of historical fiction, and there’s not much written about this particular place during this time period

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  82. Rebecca says

    July 29, 2008 at 10:09 am

    this book sounds fantastic. i’m always looking for new authors…i love to read! a couple things intrigue me about this book. the first is that’s it’s based on the life of the author’s grandmother, and the second is that she doesn’t know much about her husband, and yet she gives up her opportunities in life to go with him. thanks for the chance to win!

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  83. Becky says

    July 29, 2008 at 10:07 am

    I have heard a lot of good things about this book. The part that interests me the most is that he is a medical missionary. Being a nurse, those are the mission trips that most interest me. Thank you for a great giveaway!

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  84. Ericka Jacks says

    July 29, 2008 at 9:47 am

    How to feel good again.

    Reply
  85. beth shepherd says

    July 29, 2008 at 9:46 am

    The missionary life sounds intrigueing. Thank you for having this!

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  86. Jodi says

    July 29, 2008 at 9:46 am

    This sounds like a great book, would love the chance to read it.

    Reply
  87. Idahospud says

    July 29, 2008 at 9:35 am

    I’m a sucker for period pieces, both in books and movies. Thanks for the giveaway!

    Reply
  88. Jen M says

    July 29, 2008 at 9:11 am

    I am addicted to historical fiction. I think the fact that it is a true story set in the 1920’s makes it even more appealing to me. I love to read about different eras and the way the time period affected people’s lives.

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  89. melissa c says

    July 29, 2008 at 4:25 am

    i need a good read before school start and you make this book sound good

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  90. GrnMtnGirl says

    July 29, 2008 at 3:31 am

    I’m a nurse and am curious to read about her perspective of his work as a medical missionary.

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  91. C Duran says

    July 29, 2008 at 1:03 am

    I like the exotic location! Thanks for the giveaway!

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  92. Anna says

    July 29, 2008 at 12:39 am

    The fact that he is a medical missionary and she gives up her dream to be with him is what appeals to me. I like reading stories about people that have gone through similar experiences as I have…not that I’ve gone through anything that this woman did…but I did give up my dream for a while to support my husband when we first married and although I wouldn’t change things now…I wonder from time to time…”What if???”

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  93. Fedora says

    July 29, 2008 at 12:33 am

    Wow–this book sounds really interesting! I’m most interested to read about how such a big move impacts her marriage, especially since it happens right at the beginning of their life together. Thanks so much for this recommendation!

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  94. Rebecca says

    July 28, 2008 at 11:25 pm

    I think the part about her moving to Siam as a new bride is most intriguing to me! Thanks for the opportunity to win!!

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  95. Karen says

    July 28, 2008 at 11:25 pm

    I love the fact that she honored her grandmother by basing the book on her life. That is phenomenal!

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  96. Audrey says

    July 28, 2008 at 10:56 pm

    I’m not sure I’ve ever read a book from the 1920’s so I’d have to say that is what is the most appealing to me, to learn a bit more about life during that era.

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  97. lovedandamazed says

    July 28, 2008 at 10:34 pm

    Please count me in!! I’ve read good reviews about this book. Thanks!

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  98. Valerie Mitchell says

    July 28, 2008 at 10:26 pm

    What a wonderful prize!

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  99. Angela says

    July 28, 2008 at 10:18 pm

    Having a copy of this would be nice. I am most interested in the medical missionary work aspect of the book.

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  100. Nancy says

    July 28, 2008 at 10:13 pm

    I like that it’s based on a true story, but not a memoir. And the international locales are intriguing too.

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  101. Erin says

    July 28, 2008 at 10:05 pm

    I love the missions twist on the story – I would love to win this! 🙂

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  102. Suzie G says

    July 28, 2008 at 9:56 pm

    I like that the book lets the reader question the characters decisions instead of just painting a black and white picture where 99 percent of people will all feel the same way.

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  103. The Diaper Diaries says

    July 28, 2008 at 9:54 pm

    I love that it is set in the 1920s. Very Great Gatsby esque

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  104. Dani' says

    July 28, 2008 at 9:31 pm

    I would like this for MIL.

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  105. Vicky Boackle says

    July 28, 2008 at 9:26 pm

    does she stay with her husband?

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  106. Cindi says

    July 28, 2008 at 9:22 pm

    I adore books! The cover of a book makes or breaks my decision towards a book. This book’s cover is lovely. The story line sounds great. Please enter me in your drawing. Many thanks, Cindi

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  107. Tonya Froemel says

    July 28, 2008 at 9:21 pm

    I would love to read this book. The fact that it is based on a real person is interesting. I read the reviews and it looks like a really great story.

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  108. israel y says

    July 28, 2008 at 8:40 pm

    i think the time period of the 20s is interesting to me, thanks for the contest!

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  109. Shilo Beedy says

    July 28, 2008 at 8:36 pm

    I love that it takes place in the 1920’s. That time period intrigues me so.

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  110. Lindsie says

    July 28, 2008 at 8:35 pm

    I would love to read this! I find any historical fiction so interesting!

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  111. Mama Zen says

    July 28, 2008 at 8:21 pm

    I find the 1920s fascinating!

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  112. Kathy says

    July 28, 2008 at 8:16 pm

    As a Christian, for me, the part that intrigues me the most is the missionary part, how they spread the gospel, etc. I love to read these accounts of evangelistic work especially about the sacrifices people made to follow God and how He provides. Kathy

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  113. Adrienne Gordon says

    July 28, 2008 at 8:12 pm

    It is interesting to read about how different the culture is/was over in Bangok.

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  114. susan varney says

    July 28, 2008 at 8:05 pm

    its a true story

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  115. Andrea R says

    July 28, 2008 at 8:02 pm

    This looks like it would make a great summer read.

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  116. CB says

    July 28, 2008 at 7:54 pm

    I was intrigued when you mentioned living in remote Siam as a newlywed.

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  117. Kim says

    July 28, 2008 at 7:49 pm

    I love historical fiction. I’d love the fact that it’s set in the 20s in a far away place.

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  118. kamewh says

    July 28, 2008 at 7:36 pm

    The part about missionary life sounds intriguing!

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  119. Sara says

    July 28, 2008 at 7:07 pm

    I am very intrigued by the setting of this book as well as the cover really caught my eye.

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  120. Kara says

    July 28, 2008 at 6:54 pm

    1920’s in Siam sounds very intriguing! I know little about the 20’s and nothing about Siam, so this would be a great read.

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  121. Kristan says

    July 28, 2008 at 6:52 pm

    I always wanted to do medical missions, so that aspect intrigues me.
    andrewandkristan(at)hotmail(dot)com

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  122. monica says

    July 28, 2008 at 6:33 pm

    Moving to an unknown land in support of her husband is what intriques me about the plot. [email protected]

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  123. Sandra - Illinois says

    July 28, 2008 at 6:31 pm

    I love to see the deep layers of a woman who gave up her dreams to follow her husband, but she is human because she has some regrets. I have to get this book because I want to see how it ends.

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  124. valerie mabrey says

    July 28, 2008 at 5:53 pm

    Got me hooked in on the missionary stuff and then got to know the characters.

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  125. kristenkj says

    July 28, 2008 at 5:45 pm

    The fact that this takes place in a foreign land, to which I have never been, really intrigues me. I’d love to read about it and the choices she made, and the medical missionary life. Thanks for the chance to win!

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  126. Estelle S. says

    July 28, 2008 at 5:29 pm

    This sounds like a really great book! I mostly read crime and drama novels, but this book has me interested. I may just buy it if I don’t win it. Thanks for the giveaway!

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  127. Susan C says

    July 28, 2008 at 4:33 pm

    Learning more about a mission hospital intrigues me, I have always wondered what that was like.

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  128. grams says

    July 28, 2008 at 4:23 pm

    I like that it takes place in the 1920s. Sounds like it would be very interesting.

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  129. Tammy says

    July 28, 2008 at 4:22 pm

    The fact that it’s set in the 1920’s intrigues me, I like books that take place in that time period.

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  130. Kimberly V. says

    July 28, 2008 at 3:56 pm

    I like the fact that it’s based in Siam. That sounds so exotic! I love to learn about far away places and this novel sounds very interesting.

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  131. charline s says

    July 28, 2008 at 3:44 pm

    Sounds like a great book.

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  132. Rodney K says

    July 28, 2008 at 3:20 pm

    I sure hope I win thanks

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  133. Michele says

    July 28, 2008 at 3:00 pm

    Sounds wonderful! I’m most intrigued by the fact that this is based on the author’s grandmother. Plus, the cover is beautiful! Thanks for another great giveaway!

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  134. Leticia D. says

    July 28, 2008 at 2:57 pm

    I would love to read this book. The story line is of high interest to me and yes…the beautiful cover is a bonus too! 😉 Anything with the word moon in it always catches my eye!

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  135. Belinda A. says

    July 28, 2008 at 2:53 pm

    I spent a year in Thailand and I love novels set in that part of the world. Thanks for another neat giveaway!

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  136. Katrina says

    July 28, 2008 at 2:34 pm

    this book looks really good! I would love to read it! I don’t know what intrigues me the most. Probably the whole medical missionary thing.

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  137. Cilfton Wade says

    July 28, 2008 at 2:22 pm

    SOunds great.
    Thanks for all the great contests!

    Reply
  138. Kathy D says

    July 28, 2008 at 1:55 pm

    Looks like a great read…….

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  139. Amanda D. says

    July 28, 2008 at 1:12 pm

    This looks very interesting! I love the fact that it’s set in the 1920’s and that it visits many different parts of the world!

    Thanks for the giveaway!

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  140. Erika says

    July 28, 2008 at 1:11 pm

    I love that it’s based on her grandmother’s life and I’m intrigued by the kinds of choices she’ll be making as a newly wed.

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  141. Maja says

    July 28, 2008 at 1:05 pm

    Count me in. 🙂

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  142. Ana says

    July 28, 2008 at 1:05 pm

    Oh, I am interested.

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  143. Angel says

    July 28, 2008 at 1:05 pm

    Looks good.

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  144. Nicki says

    July 28, 2008 at 12:27 pm

    Would love to win!

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  145. Ronnica says

    July 28, 2008 at 11:55 am

    Cool! I love to read!

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  146. Lani says

    July 28, 2008 at 11:25 am

    Does it count if I say that the cover is so pretty it makes me want to read the book? The plot sounds great too–and the fact that it was her grandma! How cool is that?

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  147. Sally says

    July 28, 2008 at 11:23 am

    I love to read and yet I’ve never read anything that takes places during the 20s.
    smilingsal55[at]yahoo[dot]com

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  148. Louise Brouillette says

    July 28, 2008 at 11:03 am

    This sounds so interesting

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  149. Nancy says

    July 28, 2008 at 11:01 am

    I’m a slightly newlywed (of just under 2 years) so that part is fascinating, plus you mentioned Italy, and anything about Italy is interesting to me!

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  150. rachel burke says

    July 28, 2008 at 10:57 am

    i want this so bad

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  151. Jenn S. says

    July 28, 2008 at 10:57 am

    I really like books that are based on true stories. I also like books set in the past. This one looks like a winner.

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  152. Jaime C. says

    July 28, 2008 at 10:47 am

    I like that it takes place in the 1920’s and that it’s based on a true story.

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  153. Linda White says

    July 28, 2008 at 10:33 am

    I love inspirational romances! The time period definitely sounds interesting!

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  154. Julie says

    July 28, 2008 at 9:49 am

    I am intrigued by the title of this book. I also like reading about the time period of the 20’s.

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  155. Tracey Byram says

    July 28, 2008 at 9:12 am

    This sounds like a great read. I like books that are set in different time periods from my own.

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  156. The Gang's All Here! says

    July 28, 2008 at 9:01 am

    Might be a good read on a long flight to CHINA!!!!!

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  157. Beth/Mom2TwoVikings says

    July 28, 2008 at 7:23 am

    Missionary life, true story? You got me hooked!

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  158. Meredith Peters says

    July 28, 2008 at 7:12 am

    I like the time period of the book and I find the places it takes you to interesting,especially Bangkok. I grew up there during the Vietnam war.

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  159. Kari says

    July 28, 2008 at 7:01 am

    ooooh, yes I checked this book out of the library but NEVER got a chance to touch it…would love to win it, I found the setting of missionary life intriguing since I was one…..thanks so much!!

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  160. sandy says

    July 28, 2008 at 5:31 am

    the missionary aspect gets me too, and I love to read.

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  161. Junglewife says

    July 28, 2008 at 2:58 am

    I’m really interested in this because of the medical missionary aspect. I grew up as an MK, and my dad was a medical missionary. I’m now a missionary myself, and I think this book looks really interesting. If I don’t win it, I just may have to buy it!

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  162. Stacy says

    July 28, 2008 at 1:05 am

    I’ve always been interested in the lives of medical missionaries, so this book sounds like one I’d like to read. I’m also a fast reader, so a thick book appeals to me too. 🙂

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  163. Krista says

    July 28, 2008 at 12:29 am

    This is on my “must read” list. I keep hearing about these choices she makes and I want to know if she stays with her husband in the end!
    No chance in winning if this is part of Bloggy Giveaways, but I have a good library! 😉

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  164. Hillary says

    July 28, 2008 at 12:07 am

    The fact that this book takes place in Siam is enough to intrigue me. As for plot, her learning about her husband is probably the biggest draw for me. I like to see how relationships in books develop.

    Reply

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