Rivers, Francine. Her Mother's Hope. Carol Stream, Illinois. Tyndale House Publishers, Inc. 2010. Print.

For those of you that have read Francine Rivers' other books, you already know this is a must read title. Her Mother's Hope is the first book of a two book legacy. This book is a fictional account of Francine Rivers' family history. She tracks her ancestry back to Switzerland and tells a compelling story of how families carry on tradition for good or ill. The great thing Rivers does is tell a story that has the reader begging for more. Even though the book is rather thick, I never lost interest in the story, and I can't wait to read part two. I read the entire book in just under a week, and I just could not seem to get enough of the story. I do not want to give anything away, but I have to say it really amazing to see how families pass certain traits and traditions on to their children. Some things are hard to change if they have been taking place for generations, but sometimes changes should be made. I think this story allows its readers to consider their own lives and the traditions they pass on to their children. As I said, this book is a must read. I know you will enjoy it especially if you enjoy history between 1900-1950. To all those bookworms out there, happy reading.