February's Fine Discussion

On February 15th the book group sent some left-over Valentine love to Leslie Albrecht Huber and her book The Journey Takers.  We wished Lyn was there to hear Melissa sing the praises of this book choice.  We were few in numbers (6), so I wanted to get the word out that this is a book that you'll not only want to read, but also own.  This is the amazing Leslie Huber's well written story of her search through her family history, while raising a family of her own.  It's also the touching stories of her ancestors that journeyed to America.  Her lines have been taken even farther back, and we travel with her to the places that they lived and learn the history of the area which fills in so much of their stories.

I'm going through something right now that keeps pointing me to the importance of family history and this book has changed me.  I haven't even finished reading it because I've lent my copy out, but I can see by studying places and history, I'll be able to put "the stories" behind the names I find, even if they didn't leave a journal.  I'm motivated to start the work!  Thanks to Kay for hosting.  Her living room is beautiful and I think the comfy ottoman makes a beautiful design statement.  If you weren't there, you missed a great discussion and all-you-can-eat Valentine cookies.  Don't miss reading this book though.  It's a keeper.