A review by garnetofeden
Hannah's List by Debbie Macomber

2.0

Sometimes I need a light read, and Hannah's List provided that with an interesting premise. However, the writing was very average and occasionally sub-par, and the quality of the book overall could have been better if not for that. In truth, even when I am seeking an easy read I wouldn't consider Debbie Macomber's books except for the fact that my mother likes them and loans them to me, so they're easily available in addition to being a quick read.

I did like this quote though: "When you love someone, you need to show that love each and every day. Why wait for a certain time of year to bring your wife flowers? Action really does speak louder than words, especially if it's a loving deed, something you do for no particular reason. Except that you want to. Because you care."

I also enjoyed the little exercise that Alix has Winter do on pg. 325-329. Winter writes down things her significant other does that bother her on one half of the page, and on the other half she writes her reaction.

"Okay, Pierre upsets you, and you become angry, demanding and manipulative. Do I have that right?"

Hearing it put that way was like seeing something from a completely different vantage point and Winter suddenly realized the role she'd played in their difficulties.

(...) "I saw that my reactions contributed to our troubles."

Last finished 7/22/2013. Rating reviewed 1/23/2023.