A review by readerturnedwriter
All That Makes Life Bright: The Life and Love of Harriet Beecher Stowe, by Josi S. Kilpack
5.0
For some reason, I was reluctant to actually pick this up, but once I did, I couldn't put it down!
I loved this book! Watching Hattie's struggle to find time for herself while taking care of a family was so relatable. Their marriage had many struggles, but I loved that both of them had to change and come together in the end. And I cried and cried in the book.
It has a large focus on her marriage and motherhood, and not as much on her motivation to write about slavery. It talks a little about that, but it's not the focus. I didn't mind, but I know some people might.
Overall, this was one of my favorite reads of the year. Uncle Tom's Cabin is one of my favorite classics and I loved learning more about the author's life and struggles.
I loved this book! Watching Hattie's struggle to find time for herself while taking care of a family was so relatable. Their marriage had many struggles, but I loved that both of them had to change and come together in the end. And I cried and cried in the book.
It has a large focus on her marriage and motherhood, and not as much on her motivation to write about slavery. It talks a little about that, but it's not the focus. I didn't mind, but I know some people might.
Overall, this was one of my favorite reads of the year. Uncle Tom's Cabin is one of my favorite classics and I loved learning more about the author's life and struggles.