"How could you be this close, be a family, and yet be so unknown to one another?"
This quote sums up the reason for this book... the whole theme of this book: We can be a family, yet not know each other. Undoubtedly, this is because we do not let ourselves BE known.
This is
…more the story of two sisters, Nora and Theresa. How they came to America from Ireland and then became estranged.
I was drawn to this book because of the reference to saints. In this book, a box of holy cards with saints pictures on the front is described. On the back is the cause or group that the saint 'patrons'. If you are a Catholic, you will know what I mean. For those who don't, I'll give an example. St. Cecilia is the patron saint of music and musicians. Theresa becomes Mother Cecilia, a cloistered nun. I am Celia and musical too. No wonder I was drawn to the book.
This book describes real family drama: the children of Nora, Patrick, John, Bridget and Brian all have their stories and secrets.
Getting to know this family was like getting to know my own family. I felt close to them all, even though I did not always understand the motivations of all. Good book that keeps the reader enthralled. (less)
