pickThought provoking. I loved the story telling and seeing how the lives of the three protagonists intertwined despite being set decades apart. Definite pick
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pickThought provoking. I loved the story telling and seeing how the lives of the three protagonists intertwined despite being set decades apart. Definite pick
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A box of photos, an elderly AUNT the main character didn‘t know about, and an old house.
Historical fiction, secrets, surprises, and an unraveling of the past.
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Detroit Free Press reporter Elizabeth Balsam meets James Rich. He requests that she look up a relative she didn't know she had in order to deliver an old camera and a box of photos. She learns the remarkable stories of two women who lived in a 150 year old farmhouse and their courage in the face of war and racism.
DNF‘d my last 2 reads, because life‘s too short to not enjoy what you‘re reading 😃 Starting this one instead!
pick“We Hope for Better Things” is a poignant novel across three time periods with three different women: a small town in Michigan during the Civil War, the 1967 Detroit riots, and present day. Each time period deals like biracial relationships and the struggles against prejudice. The consequences of choices made because of prejudice are far reaching. It‘s a story you don‘t want to end.
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pickWhat a lovely novel! This is my first book by this author and it won‘t be my last!!!
pickI absolutely loved this book. Using three parallel timelines to provide social commentary through the eyes of three strong and independent women during pivotal times in the American social fabric is ingenious and so effective. Loved it and am thinking about it even after finishing the book over 24 hours ago. Highly recommend it
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This debut was marvelous.
A box of photos, an elderly aunt the main character didn‘t know about, and an old house.
WE HOPE FOR BETTER THINGS has a warmth that will linger with you and a wonderful history lesson.
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A beautiful story of three generations of remarkable women and the men they love. Using the settings of the Michigan Underground Railroad during the Civil War and the violent Detroit riots of the 1960s, two interracial couples embrace love in spite of society‘s racism.
pickMy vacation read 🏝 The story takes place in 3 different time periods: Civil war era, 60s Detroit race riots era and present day with its racial tensions. It follows interracial relationships in 3 generations of one family living through these eras. It left me hoping the female protagonist can overcome her family‘s past and break through any remaining barriers society has set. 4⭐️s Excellent.
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pickWe Hope for Better Things
by Erin Bartels
This book takes us on an emotional journey from the 1960‘s Civil Right movement, to the Underground Railroad of the Civil war era.
I give The Hope For Better Things five out of five stars!
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pickLoved this book!!! Three separate time periods, one family's story. I couldn't wait for the blending of their past into the present. Looking forward to reading more from this author!
pickI‘ve been reading We Hope For Better Things by Erin Bartels in a sunny corner of my living room while supervising my children do their homework. But this novel is so evocative and thought-broking that I don‘t think I‘d‘ve noticed if they‘d gotten up and walked away. They didn‘t, but they could have. Shhh. Don‘t tell. ;)
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pickA box of photos, an elderly aunt the main character didn‘t know about, and an old house.
When Elizabeth finds locked rooms, gravestone markers, and many beds lined up in the attic my interest peaked.
The characters were simply wonderful.
WE HOPE FOR BETTER THINGS has a warmth that will linger with you and a wonderful history lesson.
Ms Bartels' debut novel has flawless writing and a marvelous story line. 5/5
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I am reading Erin Bartels‘ debut, and enjoying it.
A box of photos, an elderly aunt the character didn‘t know about, and an old house with stories of its own.
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I'm more impressed with my adaptive skills for using my book light so I can read in the truck than I am embarrassed at my photography skills,
I don't want to finish this book but I can't stop reading it at every opportunity.
Having to work at midnight tonight means now is the time to read and then take my nap but I may read longer than I nap today.
This statement has me pondering change in my own life.
This book deals with racial issues from the Civil War, the Detroit Riots of the 1960s and now. I just had to share how the author throws in humor just as gracefully as she reveals the tough stuff.
pickWonderful debut novel. Loved how the stories were woven together and how the secrets unraveled. Full review on my blog: oddandbookish.wordpress.com
"When you are writing fiction, you are working thru your own issues." Erin Bartels response to a question about which one of her characters she was most like.
Bought my book ~ I had a punch card for free coffee or tea that I earned from the summer reading program here at Baker Book House. I chose Hot Cinnamon Spice tea (in the mug I earned from the same program) while my husband choose a dark roast with raspberry syrup and a bit of cream. That beautiful book cozy was made by my daughter last year.
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It's today... I'm getting ready... I'm excited to meet a new author. It is such a blessing to live close to Baker Book House.
My goal is to finish my current read (A Name of her Own) before this book launch on Thursday.
pickI just realized when I finished this one I didn‘t review it 🤦🏻♀️ So just dropping a second recommendation for it!! I received this as an ARC and cannot say enough good things about it! It was different than many books I read because there were so many topics relating to racism, slavery, interracial relationships, police brutality, equality, bigotry, being a minority...Pick this one up when it is released in January!
I received this as an ARC and cannot say enough good things about it! I enjoyed it even more than expected. It was different than many books I read because there were so many topics relating to racism, slavery, interracial relationships, police brutality, equality, bigotry, being a minority...I really enjoyed learning about the characters portrayed over 3 time periods and how their stories connect. Pick this one up when it is released in January!
Starting my Advanced Reader Copy of this one tonight from LibraryThing 😍
I was so excited to win my second ARC from LibraryThing Early Reviewers!! It arrived today and I can‘t wait to start this one 😁
