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3.98 AVERAGE
Meh. Predictable. Nothing noteworthy but I’ve read much worse.
The Twelfth Child is the first book by Bette Lee Crosby that I have read but it will not be the last. The story is of enduring friendship and love between two strong women separated by a number of years in age. Its the story of Abigail Anne, a woman who has lead a difficult life but still has the strenght to survive. It is also the story of Destiny, a young woman also from a difficult life, who befriends Abaigail Anne in her senior years. Through the additional intresting characters you see hatefulness and avarice and others who continue to show love and respect.
This book would make an excellent book club book or a vacation read
This book would make an excellent book club book or a vacation read
Second book I've read by this author, and I'm enjoying her writing and insight. The book was a little slow in the middle, but a good read.
The Twelfth Child by Bette Lee Crosby
This book is mainly about Abigail Anne Lannigan and how she grew up with a twin brother who was looked up to, where others looked down at her if they even acknowledged her at all.
Over the years we find out just how she would dream of the girl in the snow globe to help get her through the years.
The book is about when Abigail is in her 70's and Destiny Fairchild moves into the cabin next door and she gets to know her and gives her a lot of furniture and things for her bare cabin. She used to work at a bookstore, then as a waitress at night to make more money.
Her mother had just taken off when she was younger and others saw to taking her in for a few months at a time til she was old enough to work herself.
Problem starts when Elliott introduces himself to the Lannigans after they've sold the family farm and he claims he's related and wants a share of the profits.
We learn how Abigail was able to leave-she had promised her father to marry Henry from a neighboring farm once she was done with school...
Liked the detailed descriptions of things in the 20's and 30's but it was a bit hard to understand the years missing...
Very sad story of events when Abigail had arrived in Richmond..
The last half of the book covers the story of Destiny and her troubles with the law. The court drama is really played out well-good enough to be a TV show in itself because of
all the information that comes and goes.
Surprise ending and also links to a free chapter of the author's other novels.
I received this book from the author in exchange for my honest review.
This book is mainly about Abigail Anne Lannigan and how she grew up with a twin brother who was looked up to, where others looked down at her if they even acknowledged her at all.
Over the years we find out just how she would dream of the girl in the snow globe to help get her through the years.
The book is about when Abigail is in her 70's and Destiny Fairchild moves into the cabin next door and she gets to know her and gives her a lot of furniture and things for her bare cabin. She used to work at a bookstore, then as a waitress at night to make more money.
Her mother had just taken off when she was younger and others saw to taking her in for a few months at a time til she was old enough to work herself.
Problem starts when Elliott introduces himself to the Lannigans after they've sold the family farm and he claims he's related and wants a share of the profits.
We learn how Abigail was able to leave-she had promised her father to marry Henry from a neighboring farm once she was done with school...
Liked the detailed descriptions of things in the 20's and 30's but it was a bit hard to understand the years missing...
Very sad story of events when Abigail had arrived in Richmond..
The last half of the book covers the story of Destiny and her troubles with the law. The court drama is really played out well-good enough to be a TV show in itself because of
all the information that comes and goes.
Surprise ending and also links to a free chapter of the author's other novels.
I received this book from the author in exchange for my honest review.
Bette's books are always so beautifully written with such great characters that I know when I start one I am going to go on a wonderful journey. The Twelfth Child was no exception. Bette's writes such gentle, flowing words and thoughts that the reader can just sit back, relax and get lost in whatever world she takes us to.
Abigail was born in 1912 and she was thirteen when her mother died. She adored her mother but her father didn't give 'two hoots' about girl babies. As a matter of fact, his world revolved around Abigail's twin brother, William. Abigail's life got a whole lot tougher after their mother dies.
'Courage; it came from the heart of a she-wolf.'
Fast forward seventy years after Abigail and William were born. Destiny comes into Abigail's life and they form an immediate, strong, and loving bond. The Twelfth Child is the story of this beautiful relationship. And the greedy people who want to get their hands on what doesn't belong to them.
'"We've all had special relationships in our life," he said, "relationships that are not according to bloodline, but born of the heart."'
'Mostly we did silly things - like opening three different bottles of wine so we could decide which went better with Frito Lays..'
I love Bette's stories because there is always some magical, mystical, beautiful aspect to the story that just warms my heart. I truly want to believe that these things can happen and that the world is full of good, beautiful people.
'Magic happens inside our heads, people can't see magic.'
And she writes such amazing lines that I highlight half the book as I'm reading. Let me share with you some of the great lines I marked. Sorry for borrowing so many of your words, Bette. These are all just wonderful!
'..but it don't matter how old you get - your mama's always gonna be your mama.'
'"Whoooo,' Gloria clowned, 'that'll be us, two ghosts, sitting on our tombstones worrying about where we're gonna find jobs."'
'..if a person wasn't going to be a writer, the next best thing was to spend every day in a building filled with wonderful stories.'
And now I'll leave you with one final great line. This one made me LOL since I am a librarian!
'"No man can love a woman like me,' she shouted, "I'm a librarian."
Abigail was born in 1912 and she was thirteen when her mother died. She adored her mother but her father didn't give 'two hoots' about girl babies. As a matter of fact, his world revolved around Abigail's twin brother, William. Abigail's life got a whole lot tougher after their mother dies.
'Courage; it came from the heart of a she-wolf.'
Fast forward seventy years after Abigail and William were born. Destiny comes into Abigail's life and they form an immediate, strong, and loving bond. The Twelfth Child is the story of this beautiful relationship. And the greedy people who want to get their hands on what doesn't belong to them.
'"We've all had special relationships in our life," he said, "relationships that are not according to bloodline, but born of the heart."'
'Mostly we did silly things - like opening three different bottles of wine so we could decide which went better with Frito Lays..'
I love Bette's stories because there is always some magical, mystical, beautiful aspect to the story that just warms my heart. I truly want to believe that these things can happen and that the world is full of good, beautiful people.
'Magic happens inside our heads, people can't see magic.'
And she writes such amazing lines that I highlight half the book as I'm reading. Let me share with you some of the great lines I marked. Sorry for borrowing so many of your words, Bette. These are all just wonderful!
'..but it don't matter how old you get - your mama's always gonna be your mama.'
'"Whoooo,' Gloria clowned, 'that'll be us, two ghosts, sitting on our tombstones worrying about where we're gonna find jobs."'
'..if a person wasn't going to be a writer, the next best thing was to spend every day in a building filled with wonderful stories.'
And now I'll leave you with one final great line. This one made me LOL since I am a librarian!
'"No man can love a woman like me,' she shouted, "I'm a librarian."
I thought I was getting a Dorothea Benton Frank or Anne Rivers Siddons kind of book, and while not far off, this one was a bit different. This was an okay snow day read; the ghost of 'the twelfth child' recoutns the court struggle after her death.
loved this book...but then I expect nothing less from Bette! She has such a way with words that it drew me into the story, hating Elliott for being a slimy relative, and John for what he put Abigail through for all that time and loving Destiny for her innocence and love for Abigail. The story leaves you hanging and you'll have to read Previously Loved Treasures to continue with the story...or at least to find out what happens to a certain item!
Abigail Anne Lannigan's story took me on a tour of her past rich with history, humor and trials of life. She is a spirited girl, and I found myself rooting for her right away. As Abigail grew up & found her way in the world, I continued to be on her team and really felt part of her world. She introduced me to her friends and lover. She showed me where she worked. As she aged, she introduced me to her very special caregiver named Destiny. What a wonderful journey,[a:Bette Lee Crosby|3222582|Bette Lee Crosby|https://d202m5krfqbpi5.cloudfront.net/authors/1348006878p2/3222582.jpg] has written! I am so glad I read this book. 5 stars