Thanks Polly! I love your Blog, Polly!! In between the lines I read that Thank you for your honesty, integrity and willingness to speak out for Truth and Justice!!! Letting our true, authentic self come forth! *Edited (5/27/2021) to add that The Nature of Fragile Things is currently my favorite [], [] The Nature of Fragile Things (earthquake) [], [] but I did (mostly) enjoy The Good Sister and The Beautiful Strangers (a not so scary ghost story); The Nature of Fragile Things and The Huntress have a side of [], [] The Nature of Fragile Things by Susan Meissnerpaired with1906 San Francisco Earthquake by Richard Hansen [], [] The Nature of Fragile Things by Susan Meissner(finished on 12/31/2020 so it didnt make last years list) [], [] The Nature of Fragile Things is another story about a mail-order [], [] Other books Ive reviewed by these authors include The Nature of Fragile Things (Meissner), As Bright As Heaven (Meisner), A Fall of Marigolds (Meissner), I Was Anastasia [], [] The Nature of Fragile Things by Susan Meissner []. Women learned to rely on themselves and the strength and wisdom of women around them. Its helping me with a great challenge. Saoirse raises Kat in San Rafaela and later marries a man named Sam. Logan then reveals that if Sophie did leave Martin to die, it would be more than this sadistic man deserved, as his crimes also included homicide and an attempt to arrange a sisters suicide. I love all the colors and this food looks amazing! At this time in history, women didnt have a great deal of resources when they found themselves victims of an earthquake or when mistreated or betrayed by a man. This sounds great Carol. Thank you for all you bring to so many . Love these colours and the strong contrasts Polly! Unless explicitly stated that they are free, all books that I review have been purchased by me or borrowed from the library. I think one reason I enjoy your blog is that you Stand Forth In All Your God-given Glory, expressing everything Good! Wow! I look forward to reading your posts! On marrying Martin, she was cut off from her family and experienced deep depression after the loss of two stillborn sons. Thank you! Yes, quite something to contemplate. However, I always come up short. April 18, 1906: A massive earthquake rocks San Francisco just before daybreak, igniting a devouring inferno. Your food is presented in such an artistic way that it looks beautiful, wholesome and totally delicious!! THANK you for sharing so abundantly! I did your 52 books challenge, and loved the structure that it provided to my selections. I love your swirling universes, the spirals that draw one in and introduce us to ourselves. It is the nature of fire to burn. The women in this book are not fragile, and I love a story of strong women. But I could hardly drag myself through the remaining 3/4 of the story and I started skimming, and even that was almost more than I could take. It wasnt difficult for me to imagine myself in this earthquake! Love the photos, as usual. Ive enjoyed her previous books, and since I live in SF, the historical setting definitely appeals to me. It makes for a good escape and I loved the focus on female relationships and friendships rather than romance. Genre/Categories: Historical Fiction, 1906 San Francisco Earthquake, Friendship, Womens Fiction, Found Family, Thriller. I think youll enjoy it! You grow people. Susan Meissner. Such a complete radiance of Soul you are demonstrating. Now we must wait another year for Susan Meissners next novel (sigh). I am going to add that to my book read list! I dont live in an area with earthquakes but we do have flash flooding, tornadoes & wildfires. Recent widower Martin Hocking tells her he wants a wife to take care of his five-year-old daughter and to keep up his image for work. I find the ideas you share on your blog very encouraging in having a sense of order when it comes to goals and priorities. It is so good! Thank you. I LOVED it! Thank you. I really appreciate your blog. Thank you for your generosity and your overflowing sense of soul which you share so beautifully and articulately with everyone!! Thank you for all your uplifting daily contributions, wherever form they take photos, recipes, artwork, book reviews and smiley faces! Meissner in her notes said that she tried to put as much historical accuracy into her description of the event as she could, which I really appreciate because even though I like to read fictional books for the most part I love when they also teach me something! A few days later, Sophie insists on taking Kat to Tucson to be reunited with her mother. You are an inspiration! Thank you Polly for your radiant joy and embrace of each of us, wrapping us in your color and beauty of Soul. With appreciation for all you do to magnify good! Where can two women and a young girl sleep safely? I appreciate your blog. The Nature of Fragile Things by Susan Meissner 4.8 (52) eBook (Digital original) $11.99 Hardcover $26.00 Paperback $17.00 eBook $11.99 Audiobook $0.00 Large Print $35.99 View All Available Formats & Editions Instant Purchase Available on Compatible NOOK Devices and the free NOOK Apps. Before the earthquake, Sophie is married to a secretive man and is the adoptive mother of a silent young girl. The Nature of Fragile Things is a complex story that has some thoughtful and powerful themes in it including friendship, working together, trust, found family, survival, second chances, actions taken in desperation, moral ambiguity, and the vulnerability of women. You are just plain wonderful, Polly! The Brussels sprouts were an exceptionally BIG hit here. Its a mish-mash of all of my favorite genres. Highly Recommended for fans of Susan Meissners, for readers who love a histfic genre mash up; for those who might be interested in reading about imagined lives experiencing the 1906 San Francisco earthquake, and for book clubs. Thank you for your spiritual calm, support for each of us, uninhibited creativity, and amazing paintings. You truly are a polymath!! Belinda stays the night, and all three of them are awoken by Martins return. During one absence, a mysterious visitor knocks on Sophies door, and from that moment on, their lives are intertwined. Thanks so much for this recommendation Polly. I liked this compelling story with its slow unveiling of secrets, and satisfying ending. Outstanding, superb and beyond all imagination. WebGoodreads Author. Candace has since passed away, and Sophie makes plans to build a little cottage for her and Kat on Belindas property, when she is summoned back to the San Francisco police station. You have a great eye for beauty Polly. Historical facts about the San Francisco earthquake are well researched; we wonder where Martin is and what hes up to through most of the story which adds some suspense; a detective questions Sophie throughout the story (in present day) and causes us to wonder if he will bring charges against her; we are concerned about the fate of Martin as a result of the earthquake; and we are presented with issues important to women. Where are the first responders? Content Warning: This guide references scenes of domestic violence and includes a reference to suicide. [] #BlackHistoryMonth: 10 Reading IdeasThe Invention of Wings ReviewTTT: 10 Books That Made Me SmileThe Girl Downstairs ReviewThe Clockmakers Daughter ReviewLove is a Revolution ReviewHappy Friday: The Positivity WaveBecoming Mrs. Lewis ReviewLadies of the House ReviewThe Invisible Woman ReviewThe Paris Library Review#6Degrees of SeparationThe Survivors ReviewThe Girl From the Channel Islands ReviewThe Nature of Fragile Things Review [], [] A new book from favorite author, Susan Meissner. I printed it out and will try it. to take charge of the post earthquake calamity, the discovery of Martin's duplicity, and to try to make right Martin's wrongs. Yes, healing does happen when we deeply and humbly pray. Grace is a beautiful quality and you exude it in spades thanks so much for all you do and are! Thank you Polly, for saying what needs to be said. This left her unable to properly nurture Kat. In addition to Ginger's (correct) answer, it was also a way to get a free fulltime nanny and housewife. This tale is fascinating, heartfelt, and deeply rooted in the history of the 1906 earthquake. I always appreciate your reviews. Over the next few months, Sophie, who is unable to have children of her own, grows to love Kat and brings her out of her shell. Please dont steal my work. You can also subscribe without commenting. Thank you for sharing this. You truly have a way with words: warm; strong; inviting; enlightening; so substantive, and more. I didn't get close to knowing. The authors descriptive writings captured the time-period and events. Gave me hope. Thanks!! I loved this book, Polly. Sterlingcindysu Reader Q&A, Lives are lost, lives are shattered, but some rise from the ashes forever changed. You amuse-inspire-edify-entertain-inform-uplift-enhance-educate-color!-my days! or ask your favorite author a question with You are so incredibly sweet, gracious, kind, thoughtful, creative, generous, joyful, witty, courageous, tender, persistent, compassionate, brilliant, articulate, ad infinitum! Thus, Candace agrees to come to San Rafaela and writes that Sophie will be Kats legal guardian when she dies. aka founders who became delta's. This blog is simultaneously simple and profound a perfect, balanced combination of seriousness and light. The Nature of Fragile Things is definitely fast paced and a page turner. We were wowed by her ability and her encouragement of others to express themselves artistically. Deeply nourishing. The Nature of Fragile Things is a well-written and crafted historical novel. Helen Frankenthalers works were interesting, but I like your abstracts better. Wow. This has needed to be said for a while! Thanks for keeping that idea alive. Now imagine yourself giving birth in these circumstances! Bringing it up would have brought up old, painful feelings. I encourage authenticity, nurture creativity, champion sustainability, promote peace, and hope to foster a new renaissance where we all are free to be our most fulfilled, multifaceted, and terrific selves. I havent read or listened to a Susan Meissner for ages but definitely want to listen to this one! This means that at no extra cost to you, I can earn a small percentage of your purchase price. I am glad I came across these beautiful words. There is a part where the police detective says to Sophie/Saorise that he knows why Martin married her. There, a federal investigator, US Marshal Ambrose Logan, insists he knows why Sophie let six weeks pass before she reported her husbands disappearance. Read 4,870 reviews from the world's largest community for readers. Thanks for exploring this SuperSummary Study Guide of The Nature of Fragile Things by Susan Meissner. I feel blessed this morning to know you in all the ways you reveal good and magnify it. The title stems from this quote, It is the nature of the earth to shift. someone please let me know when and if this comes out in audio format?. I enjoy reading your notes from the Bible Lesson. We are not always what we seem. Your zest for the good things in life makes me feel happy too! My review of Fragile Things here. Glad you enjoyed it as much as I did! Your interpretation is helpful for my thought and Im sure many others. Ah, how good it is to be among people who are reading. THE NATURE OF FRAGILE THINGS is a historical fiction full of emotion, drama, and some unexpected mysteries. I must find the higher spiritual path that nature often helps me see. The EQ descriptions are vivid! I love seeing them. Your colorful art, your beautiful photography, your tasty looking and well presented dishes, your uplifting ideas, your insightful book reviews, and your wonderful healing work! The Nature of Fragile Things by Susan Meissner 4.8 (52) Paperback $17.00 Hardcover $26.00 Paperback $17.00 eBook $11.99 Audiobook $0.00 Large Print $35.99 I really enjoyed this one. or was he a sociopath? Thank you for bringing to light and sharing an undeniably important part of the one stupendous whole we all sharethe countless ways beyond sight, and not to be missed, always at hand. Absolutely stunning, Polly. A tale celebrating strong women, female friendships and the special I think this is the best story of this disaster I have read because there is so much more than just going through it and surviving. I salute you! You are a wonder! Read it. My mother adores your blog and speaks to me often about what recent nugget you shared which she thought was wonderful! Polly, you are a whiz at living life the way its meant to be. Due to village gossip after Colms alleged death, Saoirse was forced to seek expedited immigration to America, and she did so under her sisters name to avoid being identified. This is absolutely wonderful and so helpful. The two women bond over their shared trauma and agree that Kat cannot continue living between an inn and a medical facility. I am so happy to have your blog in my life! Enter your email address to subscribe to this blog and receive notifications of new posts by email. Did Martin know of her questionable past? Synesthesia! Easy to see why you are much loved. This speaks to me. Thank you for sharing yourself and creativity in such a transparent way, it is very inspiring and humbling to me. However, Logan reveals that he knows the truth about Belinda, Candace, and Annabeth. Deep and encompassing. I cherish the healing thoughts therein very much, and they are very helpful. A wonderful poem Polly! Lives are lost, lives are shattered, but some rise from the ashes forever changed. This is a work of both historical fiction and mystery, woven together with characters I wont soon forget. Its a breath of fresh air, beauty, and innovative thinking! I feel your heart when I see them. WebThe Nature of Fragile Things Kindle Edition. You are letting your light shine. Thank you for the constant good thoughts and beautiful expressions of love and joy that you share on your blog. Genre Mash Up: The Nature of Fragile Things is a mix of genres: historical fiction/suspense/mystery/womens fiction. I appreciate you!! The phrase divine choreography is resonating with me. Instead, Sophie finds herself living in a tenement building and working in an umbrella factory with a surplus of Irish immigrant girls just like her. Brilliant!!!! Without a doubt my life has been enriched and uplifted by my acquaintance with you through your blogs. I love the vitality of the city scenes and vibrant color palette. You encourage me to grow with your everyday wisdom and your lovely contributions. Yes!! Made me smile while I was reading it. Meanwhile, Kat, who believes that her mother Candaces death from tuberculosis is somehow her fault, is traumatized into silence. They marry the day Sophie arrives in San Francisco, and she quickly adjusts to her new role. Thank you for letting the divine shine through you so brightly! Thats all very helpful for me today, Polly. She reveals that Martin was waiting for her to die so that Kat would get the inheritance she received from her sooner, and he would seize it himself. Your blog captures a life well lived, constantly imparting good truth, health and happiness including beauty, harmony, art, science to the world. Polly, you have such a great feel for things. This blog is really stimulating and motivating. Your talent is incredible!!! An interesting aspect mentioned by the author is how natures fury can sometimes end up being a blessing instead of a curse. I keep coming back to look at the paintings again. Thanks for sharing from the seat of your soul with generosity and openness. Love this actually so timely for what I have been thinking about lately. I love the photos such a gift which makes me feel closer to Fall, my favorite season. I didnt kow this book, and I dont think I have ever read any fiction related to this event! WOW! I give this novel five stars; you might enjoy it too. Your reading challenge has inspired me and given me permission to read again, as previously I had just fitted reading round everything else. What an inspiring and uplifting painting. The Nature of Fragile Things by Susan Meissner Posted on May 14, 2021 by Amanda Book #32 in 2021 3.0 out of 5 (photo from Goodreads) The Nature of Fragile They are always so beautiful and interesting and full of life ! I really do. Doing it again this year too! When you get famous, I need to be the president of your fan club. And Irma, a 44-year-old nurse, is desperate to build a new life for herself after personal devastation. I made your fabulous Fish Tacos and they were BEYOND delicious!! I guess that is why she is the writer and I am the reader! Todays was dynamite, and very helpful for understanding our role as individuals at this time. Martin Hocking is a traveling man with abundant secrets. Thank you for visiting and readingtoday! Thank you for your burst of sunshine reflected in your positivity this morning I look forward to your blogs. Protagonist Sophie, an Irish immigrant, is living in the slums of New York in 1905 when she answers an ad for a mail order bride, which requires moving to California. I mustve read it half a dozen times or more. Are there any inappropriate scenes? Its a complex story..Im happy to hear we both enjoyed it! She is such a great storyteller that keeps you interested from page one all the way to The End. What a beautiful, exciting place! Ive also spent time studying your paintings. Ive never been in a major earthquake, but this book is so atmospheric that it really brings the panic, fear, and destruction of one to life! Three favorite books by Susan Meissner: A Fall of Marigolds (my favorite of hers! Are you a Susan Meissner fan? I appreciate the joy, inspiration, and great information you provide us in your blogs. Sophie is an Irish immigrant that comes to the states for a better life. It has a suspenseful edge which I think youd enjoy! I did not think that this was ever explained. Is it appropriate for 9th graders? Click the Shop Now button and a percentage goes to support this blog. I cant tell you how helpful this has been to me today. WebThe Nature of Fragile Things (2021) is the 14th novel by USA Today bestselling historical and womens fiction writer Susan Meissner. The Nature of Fragile Things is a complex story that has some thoughtful and powerful themes in it including friendship, working together, trust, found family, survival, Love the pictures of your elegant flowers. I cannot wait to try this recipe! She added an element of suspense which I think is new for her. Polly, I needed you today and there you were and it was enough. Desperate to leave a deplorable situation in New York City, Sophie Whalen, a young Irish immigrant, agrees to become a mail-order bride. You are terrific and amazing. Yummy and beautiful! Love you! This is absolutely magnificent. Loving and expansive. Illuminating thoughts, thank you for sharing them. Thank you for your efforts. (Quote by Hermann Hering), Newspaper Article by me: Understanding God Helps Alleviate Suffering, So Big (Book Review of 1924 Pulitzer Prize Winner). Your paintings make me so happy. I can tell when an angel has tapped me on the shoulderit feels light and right and fun. You inspire goodness, wholeness, contentedness and joy. Books take us to places weve never been, they teach us about our world, and they help us to understand human experience. The Nature of Fragile Things. ????? Magnificent poem. Love your blogs colour and joyfulness and the inspiring leads, Polly. Hilde, only eighteen, is a true believer in the cause and is thrilled to carry a Nazi official's child. Very helpful in these seemingly uncertain times. ***Blogs posts may contain affiliate links. our only true peace is in pleasing Our Creator! I find it very inspiring! I have so enjoyed your recent posts about your garden, your reflections about parenting, your vibrant artwork so many wonderful expressions of Spirit. Thank you for the blessing of community that you provide. I received an arc! She is a remarkable woman who rises from a life of despair and poverty, calling upon her inner strength to make things better, not only for herself, but for the women all around her as well. | Reading Ladies, A Fall of Marigolds: A Review | Reading Ladies, More Books Like These Please! The plates too! I dont want to say much more about the plot here to avoid spoilers. This couldnt possibly be more perfect, so reassuring, and so fully expresses in every way what we all are praying for. I work to amplify good wherever I find it. I have so many more to look forward to now. Please click below to make a donation via PayPal. Putting the art of poetry, photography and painting into your hands is Gods gift to us who get to read it and see it. I give thanks for you and the blog! When all of them are reunited, Belinda insists that they come and stay at her inn in San Rafaela. Im a fan! Loved your plein air painting, the pictures of the garden plenty oh wow. It is uplifting and energizing to see such bright, cheerful, healthy and fresh images. I want to express my gratitude to you for such a well thought out essay. Im fascinated by all you do! You are who you are. What a breath of fresh air!! She could give them information and closure! I listened to the audiobook version of this novel and the narrator, Alana Kerr, was so very good. Invading Martins desk of secrets, they also discover that he killed a woman named Annabeth Bigelow for her inheritance and that Kats mother Candace is still alive in a Tucson medical facility. Thank you for all the delightful imagery! Excellent story! I have to tell you that your spiritual to-do list was the springboard for a great talk with my older daughter. Thank you so much for your beautiful heart! Thank you! On top of all that she has the 1906 San Francisco earthquake and fire to deal with. You are a woman deeply filled to the brim. This book reminded me why I return to historical fiction time and time again. Your photos have opened my eyes to the beauty surrounding us everywhere. WebThe Nature of Fragile Things by Susan Meissner. Outstanding message! The Nature of Fragile Things is the mesmerizing, enchanting new novel from author Susan Meissner. Bless your precious and beautiful soul for sharing this. There is lots that I relate to in your comments! It was a city of fragile structures, poised on a fault, and piped with gas lines and water mains that were also fragile. By contrast, fragilitys opposite which is strength was found in the people that survived it. Where is the fire department? I loved that it had such a strong sense of place as well as interesting characters, a mystery that surprised me, and a compelling plot. I don't understand the raves for this.
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