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5/5⭐️’s//LOVED this book! What a beautiful family saga. It’s beautiful to see how families persevere through hard times. It is also a book about deep friendship and loyalty. I loved every single character and didn’t want it to end. (97/105) #readlist2022

4/5 ⭐️’s// Loved this family dramedy by Franzen. His character development is amazing. This story spans several decades, and is the first in a trilogy. I look forward to linking back up with the Hildebrandt family in the future. (29/105) #readlist2022

3/5⭐️’s// If you’ve read Coalminer’s Daughter much of that information is rehashed in this book. If you haven’t read it, this is a short overview. I enjoyed hearing about her beautiful friendship with Patsy Cline. They were true friends who supported each other through turbulent times. Forward by Dolly Parton!

2/5⭐️’s// I didn’t really like this book. The writing was choppy. The plot wasn’t that well developed. I guess it was a coming of age novel, but I didn’t really connect to it that well. (15/105) #readlist2022

I read this book for the mentorship aspect. I really enjoy it. Most of the concepts I’ve heard before, but I enjoyed Tim Gunn’s experiences that illustrate the theories. You also get some juicy celeb gossip. Worth the read no matter your field. It’s especially helpful if you manage creatives.

Tom Hanks is good at everything!