mariakureads's review against another edition
emotional
medium-paced
3.0
There's something so personal about writing letters. Knowing that maybe they'll be kept by the receiver to remember the sender by and this compilation has a little bit of different types of love; romantic, sensual, platonic, familial, practical, one-sided, to name a few.
Some I found charming, like the opening letter from John Steinbeck to his son, others I found to be a bit sad knowing these were the last letters between spouses or lovers, and then there were some that had me shaking my head as the one from a man who proposing marriage but comments to the reader that he has another in mind in case she says no..ballsy move buddy..
I do like that before each letter was a bit of background on who the writer and receiver were and their relationship to each other. It helped set up a base for me to understand the sentiment of the letter as I knew some of the people included but not all so that was a great addition.
Some I found charming, like the opening letter from John Steinbeck to his son, others I found to be a bit sad knowing these were the last letters between spouses or lovers, and then there were some that had me shaking my head as the one from a man who proposing marriage but comments to the reader that he has another in mind in case she says no..ballsy move buddy..
I do like that before each letter was a bit of background on who the writer and receiver were and their relationship to each other. It helped set up a base for me to understand the sentiment of the letter as I knew some of the people included but not all so that was a great addition.
emmaturningpages's review against another edition
4.0
This is the second compilation of letters from Shaun Usher that I’ve read, and it was just as insightful, educational and moving as the first.
I connected to some of the letters a lot more than others, but I think that’s only natural given that this book is a sampling of the many different mother-daughter and mother-son relationships out there.
I connected to some of the letters a lot more than others, but I think that’s only natural given that this book is a sampling of the many different mother-daughter and mother-son relationships out there.
squilvia's review against another edition
dark
reflective
relaxing
sad
tense
fast-paced
5.0
I love all letters collection books compiled by Shaun Usher so much. There is just something strangely intimate and wonderfully honest about letter writing. All these writers took their time to write down their most private thoughts all the while having the person they addressed to close in their minds. Minutes maybe, some probably hours.
Once upon a time, the letters were delivered and read by that person and it's such a surreal feelings to think that now in 21st century, many many years later, most of the letters survived both the correspondents and receivers and now we are able to glimpse and share the emotions from both people from the future.
It's surreal. With this book in participating, you can just feel the love in most of these letters especially from a mother to their daughter. I am especially in love with the letter by Karin Cook and Halliday. Growing up, I never had a chance to know my mother better as she passed away so early. Both of these letters speak to me on personal level because of that.
Oh how I wished I could send a letter and receive one from my own mother too.
5/5 🌟 🌟 🌟 🌟 🌟
Once upon a time, the letters were delivered and read by that person and it's such a surreal feelings to think that now in 21st century, many many years later, most of the letters survived both the correspondents and receivers and now we are able to glimpse and share the emotions from both people from the future.
It's surreal. With this book in participating, you can just feel the love in most of these letters especially from a mother to their daughter. I am especially in love with the letter by Karin Cook and Halliday. Growing up, I never had a chance to know my mother better as she passed away so early. Both of these letters speak to me on personal level because of that.
Oh how I wished I could send a letter and receive one from my own mother too.
5/5 🌟 🌟 🌟 🌟 🌟
netsreadsbooks's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
sad
fast-paced
4.0
Nice audio to listen to. Letters read by different actors. Very much enjoyed
miacasey16's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
sad
slow-paced
3.0
rachelcabbit's review against another edition
4.0
A lovely collection of letters written by or to mothers.
There are words of advice, biographies, regrets and thanks - some are written at the deathbed and some upon the birth of a child.
Fascinating to read with lots of nuggets of wisdom. Inspiring- I feel I should start writing letters myself.
There are words of advice, biographies, regrets and thanks - some are written at the deathbed and some upon the birth of a child.
Fascinating to read with lots of nuggets of wisdom. Inspiring- I feel I should start writing letters myself.