I'll Watch the Moon Audiobook

" I really enjoy stories of people from various backgrounds all coming together to form a pseudo family. This story is a great example of friends of all ages relating to eachother's difficulties and making efforts to maintain hope. I would recommend this to adults and youth. "

" I believe this is a children's literature book as well and thought it was really good. Good read! "

" Great book. I really really liked it. Made me want to be a better, more forgiving person. "

" This historical novel just keeps getting deeper. From the Spanish influenza epidemic and WWI to the moon landing, a lot of everyday human history plays out but quietly--not in a blockbuster trilogy sort of way. The narrator is a young girl trying to figure out how the various events of her history have affected her and how they will shape her future. Her evolving religious exploration is an important part of the process. "

" Started out slow but ended really well. "

" This was a very poignant and beautifully written story. "

" It's out of print so I had to find it on-line. Absolutely a touching story. Have a kleenex ready. "

" I loved the book.There is something different about this book.It delineated human emotion common to all.I want to read more from this author. "

" Wow... can't describe it. Just loved it. "

" A sweet story about love, forgiveness and reconciliation. "

" Through the eyes of a young girl we meet many different people and appreciate them for what they are. Her experience with the trials of her mother and brother is a spiritual test and is enlightening. I enjoyed this book. "

" This is one of my favorite books we read in our book club. This story, told from the perspective of a child, examines the trials of several people in her life and how she learns to find meaning in them instead of bitterness. "

" Wonderful book. Slow start, and lots of very sad subject matter, but the plot was great. It was all about forgiveness. "

" Another good Christian author "

" An Auschwitz survivor teaches to never give up on God "

" Wonderful book. Well written. Very toughing. "

" Absolutely amazing book! It altered the way I look at the world/experiences/people. It is a beautiful book. On par with The Hiding Place except that it's ficitional. "

" This was a good book. Very clean. I loved the historical background. This story tackled the emotions children go through during divorce, sickness, loss of a loved one, and faith. I loved how the author weaved the story around this one little girl and her struggles with lifes unanswered questions. "

" This book bordered on being too "God" oriented, but overall I liked it. It is a decent book about life's hardships, grief and Hope. I teared up a few times and found some inspiration in the characters. "

" Wonderful love story about a girl who is determined to get a new father. She can't decide between the next door neighbor whose wife left him during the war, or one of their boarders who was held in a concentration camp. The trials they go through. How her mom is able to love again. Loved it! "

" Great book about life in the post world war II era. Like her discriptive writing. T here a great lesson in this book that everyone has a life story. "

" Such a great book. Loved the characters, storyline, values, writing style. This is one I will want to read again. "

" Ahh!!! I accidentally deleted my review of this book. So, just a recap... I LOVED IT!!!! Highly recommeneded! "

" Story of boy who gets polio and his sister who also has to be quarenteened. "

" It had some good parts but was like a movie that went on too long. It dragged on and could have been better if it was shorter. "

" Full of reasons why you should hold onto faith, and hope for better tomorrows. A book with a positive tone for once. What a exceptional find! "

" This is a really good book. It was well written and I really enjoyed it. It has a few points in it you'll want to remember. "

" This story is told through the eyes of a young girl as she watches her brother, mother, and other loved ones deal with their challenges and learn to forgive. Inspiring and thought-provoking. "

" This is probably one of my more favorite books that I have "read" (I actually listened to it)in a long time. I enjoyed the story, I enjoyed the history brought into it, and I loved the development of the characters as their lives are influences by one character in particular. "

" I had a hard time putting this book down, I really enjoyed it. I cried for almost the last 50 pages. It's story well told and worth reading and sharing. "

" I really liked this book set in 1948. There were some beautiful thoughts about faith in God. I found myself actually crying at the end. Also, I was glad to understand about the fear and treatment of polio in a time before immunizations. "

" This was a good book, a little sad, but a happy ending in a sense. It was a really good story, not what I expected, but certainly worth the read. "

" I wish I could put my finger on why I thought this book was just "ok," as opposed to "I liked it." It was predictable. I liked learning about iron lungs and such. The characters & plot were positive. It just didn't sweep me off my feet. "

" I loved this book. It made me cry but what doesn't? "

" Love how it taught about forgiveness and dealing with life's problems without being too preachy. "

" I had a hard time putting this book down, I really enjoyed it. I cried for almost the last 50 pages. It's story well told and worth reading and sharing. "

" A great story of post WWII struggles for a young girl & her family. They come to see hope through tragedy & gain faith through trust & love. A good read. "

" Great book. I really really liked it. Made me want to be a better, more forgiving person. "

" I read this years ago and I still think about it. It taught me about children and how they perceive the hard things adults go through. "

" Wonderful love story about a girl who is determined to get a new father. She can't decide between the next door neighbor whose wife left him during the war, or one of their boarders who was held in a concentration camp. The trials they go through. How her mom is able to love again. Loved it! "

" This was an easy read, but with substance. The characters were great and I learned a lot about Polio. I had no idea what a horrible disease it was. If you are looking for a fast read that will keep you interested and isn't just candy this is your book. "

" Story of boy who gets polio and his sister who also has to be quarenteened. "

" Ahh!!! I accidentally deleted my review of this book. So, just a recap... I LOVED IT!!!! Highly recommeneded! "

" 4.5 Stars. This was a great, heart warming, tear jerking story about faith and hope when all seems lost. I would recommend to everyone- especially those in the mood for something uplifting. "