I was excited to find one of Susie Finkbeiner's books that I had not known about. We purchased one for me and three for gifts. I truly hope those that received one as a gift enjoy Stories That Bind Us as much as I did. The story is set in the early 1960s, but many of the events are indicative of that entire decade. It is interesting to read historical fiction that overlaps one's own childhood. It was also interesting to know that myself and one of the gift recipients would read it through a much different lens than the other two recipients. The wonderful thing is that the important themes of this book will resonate with all generations.
Susie Finkbeiner crafts beautiful, poignant stories centering around believable, relatable characters experiencing real world events. While Stories That Bind Us revolves around civil rights and the Vietnam War era, the theme of mental health dominates the story. Finkbeiner's writing skills make it very easy for readers to walk with Betty Sweet through life's beauty and adversity. They will admire Betty's ability to create just the right story to explain life's events and to encourage herself and her nephew. Readers, too, will be encouraged.
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