Wedding Ring (Shenandoah Album Series) Book

I liked the story about the 3 generations. Actually, there were 4 generations but you have to read it to get the picture.

The Grandma, Helen was raised in the country and very poor. They made the most of everything. I was , yes, I think I can say this honestly, speechless when I read that Helen knew of someone who took the thread out of the flour sacks and saved it and crochet doilies with it. My Mom is like the Grandma. She used to save nearly everything. Reading this book made me think sadly, of how wasteful we are, and how much we could learn to take more care of our resources. And also to use our imaginations more.However I also have the bad habit, inherited from Mom that I also keep way too many things, thinking of using them, someday.

Nancy, Helen's daughter, had married well but never felt worthy of the things she had or the abilities she possessed. She never felt "good enough". Despite her adjustment to her well ordered life, she always appears to feel as if she was still trying but would never be as good as she wanted to be. I think it is interesting that the author makes the point of how many people deep down still, in spite of their accomplishments never feel it is good enough.How sad. How much is enough?

The book has many lessons and I did enjoy the story of how the three women bonded over a summer. I loved the stories about all the quilts. I was happy that all the women found something to be happy about in each of their lives.

The Granddaughter, Tessa, lost a child and she became so obsessed and bitter it was almost hard to not feel frustrated with her. However, I do not know how I would have responded had I faced the same situation. And that is really a huge part of the story. It made me think that there is definitely a time when some people just are so much in need of someone who can professionally counsel. Before it becomes obsessive. I find I too, want to be "a fixer" myself.

Each woman faced their own trials, tribulations and ghosts. They each also came to understand why the others were like they were, and why. in the end,they all grew. Yes, all in all, I suppose I did like the book. Didn't love it, but did like it. We all must face our fears , I suppose and there really isn't any time line that fits everything, for everybody.