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Apr 09, 2019 Due north.N. Calorie-free rated it it was amazing

A friend of mine recommended this book to me and I'm and then glad I got a risk to read it. Such a wonderful tale of the human spirit. Uplifting and I highly recommend it.

My Rating: five stars

A friend of mine recommended this book to me and I'1000 then glad I got a chance to read it. Such a wonderful tale of the homo spirit. Uplifting and I highly recommend information technology.

My Rating: v stars

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This story goes dorsum to the 1950'due south when tuberculosis was still likely a death judgement and those afflicted had to stay in sanitorium for the sake of themselves and their families. It is terrible to recall of the separation for the patient and their families.
I am not sure if the volume is based on facts most alive in a sanitorium equally I believed it to be terrible places from previous books (fact and fiction) I read. I hope this was closer to reality than the picture I had in my head.
Back to the story – This story goes dorsum to the 1950's when tuberculosis was notwithstanding probable a death sentence and those afflicted had to stay in sanitorium for the sake of themselves and their families. It is terrible to call up of the separation for the patient and their families.
I am not certain if the book is based on facts about live in a sanitorium equally I believed it to exist terrible places from previous books (fact and fiction) I read. I hope this was closer to reality than the picture I had in my head.
Back to the story – I loved the way Kathryn grown as a person, continuing up for herself and becoming the amend and stronger version of herself.
It is a feel-proficient story, no suspense, but notwithstanding an enjoyable read.
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Mar 03, 2017 Connie rated it really liked it

This book was an interesting and well-written look at life in the fifties in general, and how it felt to have a disease that in many cases was deadly. The main graphic symbol, Kathryn, a young wife and female parent is placed in a sanatorium because she has tuberculosis.

For the most office, Kathryn is a good wife and female parent; her husband, Geoffrey, makes the decisions for his household. He comes from a background of money and high guild. On the other hand, she is the girl of a human who owns an orchard, a

This book was an interesting and well-written expect at life in the fifties in full general, and how it felt to take a disease that in many cases was deadly. The main grapheme, Kathryn, a young wife and female parent is placed in a sanatorium because she has tuberculosis.

For the almost part, Kathryn is a good wife and mother; her husband, Geoffrey, makes the decisions for his household. He comes from a background of money and high gild. On the other hand, she is the daughter of a man who owns an orchard, and Geoffrey looks down on her family unit calling them hillbillies. The differences in their lifestyles are brought out in this story, and I couldn't help merely think her family had the improve life. Theirs' was a life of openly caring and enjoying the small-scale things. Geoffrey's was a life of making money by working 6 or 7 days a week and then his family could accept the best. But as Kathryn so often points out, the best would be having a married man who spends more time with her family unit.

As the book progresses, Kathryn forges friendships with the people she meets in the sanatorium. And like so much of life, in that location are difficult times ahead with losses, but too times to rejoice over. I appreciated how the author showed Kathryn growing and condign more willing to stand for what she wanted.

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Fantastic! I was really looking forwards to this companion book to Beneath a Thousand Apple Trees and it did not disappoint. The characters are well developed and very likeable (except for a few needed "villians"). I enjoyed learning about a office of history that I knew little nigh which was the tuberculosis outbreak and how it was dealt with. I could really immerse myself in the characters and that pocket of history. I'thousand looking forward to Janie DeVos' side by side series which is based in historic Flor Fantastic! I was really looking forward to this companion book to Beneath a Thousand Apple tree Trees and it did non disappoint. The characters are well developed and very likeable (except for a few needed "villians"). I enjoyed learning about a role of history that I knew little about which was the tuberculosis outbreak and how it was dealt with. I could actually immerse myself in the characters and that pocket of history. I'thou looking forrad to Janie DeVos' next series which is based in historic Florida. Keep these great reads coming! ...more

Jan 04, 2018 Rena Ackley rated it really liked it

Having TB in the 1950s and being separated from your family and child would exist hard at all-time. To exist in a sanatorium that was once only for TB patients just is being used as a mental hospital on one side and TB area on the other makes for quite a different type of story. The author bring out the needs of patients to support each other and how difficult it is to maintain a human relationship that was already strained to begin with. This novel is both heartbreaking and tender.

I liked information technology until the finish. The clarification of life in a TB sanitarium was interesting.

Mar thirty, 2019 Julie 1000 Smith rated information technology really liked it

We don't tend to give much idea to tuberculosis today, as information technology more often than not curable. This book goes back to the time in the mid twentieth century, when streptomycin was showtime used to treat this disease.
This is a beautifully written story of a young woman struggling to fight through this illness and parent her very young and frightened son from the confines of her hospital. Her time in confinement also allows her to evaluate her life earlier the illness in a new mode.

November 13, 2017 Carolyn rated it actually liked information technology

I didn't expect to like this book as much equally I did. In the 1950'south a young wife and mother enters a sanitorium for treatment of TB. I didn't realize that in the mid 20th century it was the threat it was. Totally liked the characters (except for one) and I liked the way the writer allow the reader know why each person was brought into the story with complete closure. I didn't expect to like this book as much every bit I did. In the 1950's a young married woman and female parent enters a sanitorium for treatment of TB. I didn't realize that in the mid 20th century it was the threat it was. Totally liked the characters (except for 1) and I liked the way the author let the reader know why each person was brought into the story with complete closure. ...more

three.5 stars, I enjoyed reading this book. was a little apprehensive at first, but as I read, the pages flew by. DeVos has a style of writing that captures your attention and never let's go. jd kept me entranced to the end, of grade the ending was a niggling likewise mushy for me. would I recommend this volume? most definitely! iii.5 stars, I enjoyed reading this book. was a trivial humble at first, but as I read, the pages flew by. DeVos has a fashion of writing that captures your attention and never let's go. jd kept me entranced to the end, of grade the ending was a little too mushy for me. would I recommend this book? most definitely! ...more

Nov x, 2018 BeverlyB rated it it was amazing

Loved it! It was wonderfully written and a bang-up story. It was a fast and easy read. TB is a terrible disease and in the this fourth dimension period, a long route. Kate'south graphic symbol is a strong one to not only fight the disease while beingness away from everyone she loved, but to find her true self and fight for that, despite the confines of the time and her affliction. Loved it! It was wonderfully written and a great story. It was a fast and piece of cake read. TB is a terrible disease and in the this time period, a long road. Kate's character is a stiff one to not merely fight the illness while beingness away from everyone she loved, but to find her truthful self and fight for that, despite the confines of the time and her affliction. ...more than

Nifty inquiry , uninspiring rendition

The depth of research on Tuberculosis is noteworthy, the plot fairly engaging for the first third then formulaic and superficial grapheme and plot development hijack the story.
The time and attempt put into this disease research and historical perspective deserve nuanced characters and more than a " happily always after plot.

Richly rewarding

Love the thread through generations of families. The lure, dazzler and difficulties of life as people are born live and dice leaving an enduring legacy on generations to come

The Art of Breathing

Pretty skillful book considering the heaviness of the topic. I liked learning how tuberculosis was treated and how the patients were treated also. At times the topic seemed daunting but the writer did a good job of trying to go on it moving along

I have found a new writer!

I wasn't certain this story would entreatment to me when I began, but it didn't accept long to get engrossed in the story of a very dauntless young female parent, fighting to return to a kid she loves. I would recommend this book without reservation!

I accept constitute a new author!

I wasn't certain this story would entreatment to me when I began, merely it didn't take long to become engrossed in the story of a very brave young female parent, fighting to render to a child she loves. I would recommend this book without reservation!

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(I received a re-create of THE Fine art OF Breathing through NetGalley and the publisher in exchange for an honest and original review.)

Like shooting fish in a barrel read in just kind of a "yawn" story. I did relish reading nearly TB treatment. Easy read in but kind of a "yawn" story. I did enjoy reading about TB treatment. ...more

Interesting and well written. If you like Fannie Flagg, you'll enjoy this book. Interesting and well written. If you lot like Fannie Flagg, you lot'll savor this book. ...more

Amazing piece of cake read with a deep moving plot. Truly relatable on many levels.

Captivating.... from the beginning to the end.

A good story. It was a little slow in places and not perfectly crafted, but an enjoyable lazy Saturday read.

Apr 07, 2019 Maggie rated information technology it was amazing

I'm then happy I found this on Kindle. I absolutely loved this book!! I'thousand so happy I found this on Kindle. I absolutely loved this book!! ...more

Predictable but enjoyable

May twenty, 2019 Edith rated it it was astonishing

Well written heartbreaking story of tuberculosis, mental disease and love, a MUST READ BOOK

Actually interesting gear up, sucked me right in from the first page, finished the whole volume in two days. Highly recommend.

This was more Woman'due south Lit than Historical Fiction and I'm not a big fan of "slice of life" books. Wasn't deep nor very interesting and used southern colloquialisms ad nauseam! This was more Woman's Lit than Historical Fiction and I'thou not a big fan of "slice of life" books. Wasn't deep nor very interesting and used southern colloquialisms advertisement nauseam! ...more

My grandma had TB in 1955 so this topic interested me. Good characters, very conceivable. Idea it was a memoir.

Captivating

This volume is really good. Kathryn is potent and determined. Her spirit and story keep you reading and not wanting to put the book down. In that location is a surprise twist that I didn't meet coming, dear those.

Captivating

This book is actually practiced. Kathryn is potent and determined. Her spirit and story keep you reading and not wanting to put the book downward. At that place is a surprise twist that I didn't see coming, love those.

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Feb 22, 2017 Em Jay rated information technology liked it

**I received this book through a Goodreads Giveaway**

This was a sweet, elegant volume, total of loveable characters. I admired Kathryn from the start, and more so as she became assertive towards the end, and felt for her hard state of affairs. The author'due south way was flowing and easy, e'er belongings my attention.
I think maybe the biggest downfall of this novel was merely a lack of suspense. Information technology'southward the sort of story in which everything works out in the stop, and although I've got nothing against that,

**I received this volume through a Goodreads Giveaway**

This was a sugariness, elegant volume, full of loveable characters. I admired Kathryn from the beginning, and more so as she became assertive towards the end, and felt for her difficult state of affairs. The author'south style was flowing and easy, e'er property my attention.
I recall perhaps the biggest downfall of this novel was simply a lack of suspense. Information technology's the sort of story in which everything works out in the finish, and although I've got zippo confronting that, it did make some of the subplots feel a bit bland. It was clear who would and wouldn't survive at Pelham from the first, and as as articulate that Philip and Kate would end up together.
Still, I did enjoy this book. The subject matter was fascinating, and I'd definitely read more from this author.

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Jan 14, 2017 Ann rated it it was astonishing

When you lot're my historic period it'due south hard to think of a story from the early 50's as historic but with the bailiwick matter this is truly an historic volume. Set in 1954, Kathryn Cavanaugh is heading to the Pelham Sanatorium with Tuberculosis, a deadly disease back and then. She goes to a facility nearly her family's habitation much to her husband's dismay. He too let's Kathryn'due south parents keep their young son Donnie so he can devote himself to his career as a lawyer. Kathryn makes friends during her confinement but over tim When you're my age information technology'southward difficult to call up of a story from the early 50's equally celebrated only with the discipline thing this is truly an celebrated book. Set up in 1954, Kathryn Cavanaugh is heading to the Pelham Sanatorium with Tuberculosis, a deadly affliction back then. She goes to a facility near her family unit'south abode much to her husband'south dismay. He also let's Kathryn's parents go along their young son Donnie so he can devote himself to his career as a lawyer. Kathryn makes friends during her confinement but over time, her hubby takes young Donnie back to the metropolis to start school and somewhen the boy is in a military boarding school. Luckily Kathryn is most to be discharged and is able to retrieve her son with the help of her family. This story also hints at women becoming more educated and not stuck under their husband's thumbs. Well written and very truthful to life in it's time frame. I loved everything most this story, including Kathryn's growing awareness of education and putting herself first. Family ties are explored as well as the 50'due south way of life in rural America. ...more

Janie DeVos, a native of Coral Gables, Florida, began her career in the advertising industry. Afterwards more than than a decade in that field, she focused her time and attention on her dear of writing. DeVos began her freelance writing company, Rainy Day Creations, in 2000, and began composing verses for several greeting menu companies. And so, How High Can You Fly?, DeVos' kickoff hardcover picture volume publ Janie DeVos, a native of Coral Gables, Florida, began her career in the advertising industry. Subsequently more a decade in that field, she focused her time and attention on her love of writing. DeVos began her freelance writing visitor, Rainy Day Creations, in 2000, and began composing verses for several greeting bill of fare companies. And so, How High Can You Fly?, DeVos' outset hardcover picture volume published through River Route Press, made its debut in 2001. In 2003, Ms. DeVos' 2nd hardcover picture book, The Path Winds Home, was released.

Both books grabbed the attending of a New York publisher, Due east End Publishing, and in 2007, Ms. DeVos' tertiary book,Barthello'southward Fly, made its debut. Scholastic Books was interested in including Barthello's Wing in their Northward American school volume fairs, and asked that it be produced in soft-comprehend. It was, and to date it has sold over 90,000 copies. In the leap of 2012, DeVos once once more teamed upwardly with seasoned publisher Pat Avery to release her latest children'southward book, The Shopkeeper's Bear. Information technology was released in Nov of that year, and has become a fan favorite.

In 2015, DeVos' outset adult novel found a domicile with prestigious Kensington Publishing. Below a Chiliad Apple tree Treeswas released in the fall of 2016, and its sequel, The Art of Breathing, will be released in February, 2017. Recently, Kensington signed DeVos to a 3-book series nigh old Florida, beginning in the 1870's. The first book in the Glory Land serial is fix to exist released in Dec, 2017, with the second and tertiary books planned for publication in 2018.

Ms. DeVos has made numerous appearances in schools, libraries and bookstores. She has been a keynote speaker for Miami, Florida's Title One Program, as well as the authors' liaison for the Reading Across Broward Festival, and was one of iii authors selected by Border'south Books, Children Services of Broward County, and Broward County Libraries as office of a joint endeavor in targeting at risk children in after-school programming. She continues to give presentations about her books at different venues, to diverse audiences. She lives in a log cabin in the Blue Ridge Mountains, with her husband and beloved Bassets. To read more than about her and her upcoming piece of work, delight visit her website at www.janiedevos.com

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