This book is just like all of the other Elm Creek Quilter books - which is exactly why I always look forward to a new one! I always enjoy meeting any new characters, learning a little history along the way and finding out a bit about the different kinds of quilts. As you can probably tell from the title, this takes place during the Civil War. The men (well, most of them) are going off to defend the Union and the women stay home, take care of their households, have fundraisers for the troops and manage to make a lot of quilts!
The one thing that ran through my mind as I listened to this book was the saying "Those who forget history are doomed to repeat it". There were many things that happened during that period of time similar to what is going on in the 21st. Substitute gay for the word negro in the book and it could have been fall of 2010. Lincoln wants to abolish slavery but he has to play by the political rules...hmmmmm. Well, enough of the commentary.
If you like Chiaverini you will enjoy this one. If you have never read (or listened) to this author, try her out if you want a gentle read. It really doesn't matter if you read them in order or not.
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