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This was my second time reading this book. The first time was a hard copy & the second was an Audible book. I loved it both times!

Story, narration, authentic relational quality, novel approach, redemptive growth. The value of reflection and arc of time.

Bad ending liked the narration . Didn’t like all the addresses and time and dates maybe will try to read the book

This is by far one of the best books I have ever read/listened to. I used to be such a big letter writer and so enjoyed receiving letters. Such a story, through beautiful, thoughtful letters. I cried. I didn’t want the story to end. There’s a little bit of Sybil in all of us.

The life of a trailblazing 21st century working mother is revealed through her lifetime collection of correspondence with friends, family, new acquaintances, and people from her professional life. Her seemingly enviable retired life is punctuated with grief, regret and unavoidable inconveniences of aging. Her spirit perseveres through the last chapters of her life with tenacity,..

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The story was good as well as the narration. I enjoyed the variety of her connections in life and her “a matter of fact” perspective.

When I was younger I was a big fan of writing penpals. Each letter sent in this book, I felt the anticipation of a response. By the end I truly felt I knew the protagonist. I hope somehow, this form of communication will not disappear

So touching, so deep. Makes you think about many things in life. Life is too short

This book went from Meh to Marvelous for me! I started off for the first couple chapters thinking I don’t get all the praise for this book. Very soon after the boat started to turn around. And then it sped up and I couldn’t put it down. It is so wonderfully written! Such a great..

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Beautifully written. Loved her as well as her friends & family. I will revisit. Thank you for the humanity.