Sophie is an Irish immigrant that comes to the states for a better life. Thank you deeply, Polly! I made your fabulous Fish Tacos and they were BEYOND delicious!! Bless you for sharing your inspiration with us all. or was he a sociopath? She really captured the earthquake and its devastation with her word imagery. We never know "Sophie's" full story until the end, though we get hints of it throughout the book. The mix of genres makes for a particularly interesting read. Martin Hocking is a traveling man with abundant secrets. The EQ descriptions are vivid! Hi Polly, loved this poem. You are who you are. Copies of photos and artwork are available for purchase in my Gallery. Just a wonderland of possibilities and ideas and the materials to explore and discover. Thank you for your ultra positive, upbeat, cheering and cheerful expressions in so many forms. Polly always captures the balance between what I can do, and all the miraclesI am given. I love your blog. The story was predictable, the characters were flat, and the writing style wasn't my favorite. You encourage me to grow with your everyday wisdom and your lovely contributions. I really want to read this! You truly have a way with words: warm; strong; inviting; enlightening; so substantive, and more. Im fascinated by all you do! I will refer to it often. Name: Susan Meissner Literary agent: Elisabeth Weed, The Book Group Title: The Nature of Fragile Things Publisher: Berkley Release date: February 2, 2021 Genre: This blog is so prolific and original, inspiring and joy producing. A wonderful example of seeing the possibilitiescreativity at its best. This blog is upbeat, progressive, sincere, colorful, metaphoric, and exploratory. 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Thank you for spelling out through such artful means the beauty of patience. Therefore, I love you! Im so grateful for all you share with us. Outstanding message! However, Logan reveals that he knows the truth about Belinda, Candace, and Annabeth. You are a woman deeply filled to the brim. Polly! Your zest for the good things in life makes me feel happy too! By the time these secrets are exposed, Sophie is completely devoted to 5-year old Kat, who has selective mutism. Thank you! I hope you get a copy! Thanks for sharing your inspiration with the world! Candace reveals the tragedy of her life to Sophie. Im very thankful for your blog. Such a lovely and detailed review! I see a few, but not many, seem to have labeled this book "Christian fiction." I look forward to your messages each day, like a delightful gift to unwrap. Your work is always spirited and inspirational. Like Meissners other works, the novel uses an incident from 20th-century historyin this case, the 1906 San Francisco earthquakeas a starting point and then tells a womans story around it. The Nature of Fragile Things by Susan Meissner 4.8 (52) Paperback $17.00 Hardcover $26.00 Paperback $17.00 eBook $11.99 Audiobook $0.00 Large Print $35.99 Or maybe younger? I just had to comment on todays blog. Thank you for Saying So Well What Needs To Be SAID! WebThe Nature of Fragile Things Kindle Edition. My review of Fragile Things here. I think youll enjoy it! Thank you Pollyyou are always such a clear thinker and always willing to share your God-given gifts. She blends specific historical detail with narratives that reflect the timeless factors of the female experience, such as making ones way in the world, falling in love, and mothering. This guide uses the 2021 Penguin Random House E-book edition. Thank you so much for recommending it. What an inspiring and uplifting painting. On top of all that she has the 1906 San Francisco earthquake and fire to deal with. I am in absolute awe of your thorough and articulate way you describe how all of this works. Thank you, Polly!! Perhaps in the end, Kat would decide to tell them, who knows? Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. This book reminded me why I return to historical fiction time and time again. This novel was neither profound nor consequential, but it was evocatively written, full of suspenseful twists. Where are the first responders? I think Meissner challenged herself to do some things shes never tried before and it paid off! Your blog is inspiring in its magnification of Soulful goodness! Oh you will love this one! I love this! Your food is presented in such an artistic way that it looks beautiful, wholesome and totally delicious!! Really enjoyed your poem on Animal magnetism. ), As Bright As Heaven (a favorite, too! WebCyndy Thankfully there is no graphic violence, explicit sex or any profanity. Thank you for tending these lovely flowers together, and for posting on your blog, Polly. Deeply nourishing. Thank you for sharing the joy of your trip with us. Notify me of followup comments via e-mail. I am so happy to have found your site and to be able to enjoy your expression of Spirit! Your interpretation is helpful for my thought and Im sure many others. I was engrossed all the way through to the end of this absorbing tale of survival, friendship, and motherhood. Why did he marry her? When I open my email in the morning I read all the have-to emails first; I save yours to read as dessert. This is absolutely wonderful and so helpful. My mother adores your blog and speaks to me often about what recent nugget you shared which she thought was wonderful! You inspired me to do the same thing. Each woman is a complex character and strong in her own way; together they work a daring plan to save themselves. You are proving and sharing truth in a precious, creative, encouraging, and heartfelt way. I enjoy reading your notes from the Bible Lesson. The narration was perfect! Love these colours and the strong contrasts Polly! Your multiple images and vocabulary choices give energy and renewed resolve to flagging spirits. I love this poem, Polly, and I shall read it often! Highly Recommended for fans of Susan Meissners, for readers who love a histfic genre mash up; for those who might be interested in reading about imagined lives experiencing the 1906 San Francisco earthquake, and for book clubs. Thanks, Polly! Kat, who has not spoken for a long time, slowly warms up to Sophie and Sophie begins to think of her as her child. After reading one of her novels, I am always searching for words to express what I am feeling. I am deeply grateful! Wow. The colors are exquisite!!! Im sharing your joy in our Source. When you get famous, I need to be the president of your fan club. She sees a way out of her dreary existence, and immediately responds. You brighten my life with your thoughts, views, words, pictures. Outstanding, superb and beyond all imagination. Sophie marries the handsome, but aloof, widower named Martin Hocking and becomes attached to his five-year-old daughter. But today you are on top. These thoughts you shared are a keeper for me to revisit when in need. Over the next few months, Sophie, who is unable to have children of her own, grows to love Kat and brings her out of her shell. Of course she shouldn't, absolutely not, but she might still feel it. The outstanding photos and the amazing narratives made me feel I was on vacation for a few minutes each day. You are a wonder! Strange, nothing surprising here. The authors descriptive writings captured the time-period and events. Thank you for your words of wisdom. Thank you for all the delightful imagery! Thanks so much for this recommendation Polly. Webnature of fragile things spoilerscomic companies bought by dc. I think you have covered absolutely every way anyone would wish to be blessed. My mouth was watering! Gave me hope. Your work is just extraordinary! I liked this compelling story with its slow unveiling of secrets, and satisfying ending. Thanks so much! Your photos have opened my eyes to the beauty surrounding us everywhere. What a beautiful spirit you have, shining right through your source. I love that I started this book on 4/18/21 since that is the 115 year anniversary of the 1906 San Francisco great quake and fire and that event is part of this books story. I received an arc! Related: Meissner is an auto-buy author for me, and you can depend on her for a solid read! Lovely Polly! It turns out that Sophie Whalen was the name of a younger sister who died in infancy, and the heroines real name was Saoirse Whalen McGough at the time of emigrating. Unless explicitly stated that they are free, all books that I review have been purchased by me or borrowed from the library. Thank you so.much, Polly. They don't sleep together until they are married, she notices that he doesn't say grace before meals, she says bedtime prayers with the little girl and at some point he says that if she wants to got to church there are plenty of Catholic ones around. Thank you for the joy you share. I am so grateful for your generous sharing of ideas across so many different fields! Invading Martins desk of secrets, they also discover that he killed a woman named Annabeth Bigelow for her inheritance and that Kats mother Candace is still alive in a Tucson medical facility. I did your tomato tart a few days ago, and it was fabulous! Thank you for the constant good thoughts and beautiful expressions of love and joy that you share on your blog. . WebThe Nature of Fragile Things by Susan Meissner The Nature of Fragile Things book. Thank you for focusing in on and capturing the little things we so often pass by and/or take for granted. She made listening to this novel pure pleasure. Thank you for sharing its beauty. It makes for a good escape and I loved the focus on female relationships and friendships rather than romance. I absolutely loved this story and Susan is such a masterful storyteller. Ive taken all this glory into my heart today and am grateful for it. You are a Creative Genius, Polly. I shared it with my mom, an artist, and she is impressed with your art. Thank you! When she arrives in San Francisco, they are immediately married and she then meets his daughter, Kat, and they all move into a nicely-appointed home. could you direct me to more literature on spiritual healing? I just have to say it. I so enjoyed your trip blog. Ive also spent time studying your paintings. I see joy and love expressed. Wish I had gotten this message 75 years ago. This blog is colorful, beautiful, and edifying. April 18, 1906: A massive earthquake rocks San Francisco just before daybreak, igniting a devouring inferno. I found a couple of specific ideas expressed here that apply to a specific situation in my life. The earliest film on this list, and certainly leave it to Steven Spielberg to create a chase sci-fi film that explores how we protect the most fragile things in life our own actual lives. Love this actually so timely for what I have been thinking about lately. Polly.Im happier because of you; I sure do thank you. She is really is Saoirse and is running from the law in Ireland, by way of New York, answering an ad for a bride by a man even more deceiving and cunning then she is. Love the abundance of exotic shapes and colours in the Autumn sunshine! What lovely Soul-inspired insights! I agree with you on all points, Polly. Content Warning: This guide references scenes of domestic violence and includes a reference to suicide. This is such a wonderful venture. Helen Frankenthalers works were interesting, but I like your abstracts better. You are my favorite artist. You have a great eye for beauty Polly. Yes indeed! I feel sure it will help lift my thought to healing. Everything on your site is so colorful, spiritual and alive! It is always refreshing to see the loves, joys, challenges, and triumphs that you share on your blog. Deeply nourishing. Goodreads Book Cover and author photos are credited to Amazon or an authors (or publishers) website. Your reading challenge has inspired me and given me permission to read again, as previously I had just fitted reading round everything else. Your inspiration and love of nature is appreciated! [], [] The Nature of Fragile Things by Susan Meissner [], [] The Nature of Fragile Things by Susan Meissner (mystery+thriller+earthquake) [], [] thats not my preferred sub genrebut you may love it. They are always so beautiful and interesting and full of life ! THE NATURE OF FRAGILE THINGS is a historical fiction full of emotion, drama, and some unexpected mysteries. Thank you Polly!! Both Belinda and Sophie remarried and were happy and safe. nature of fragile things spoilerspvusd governing board. Will have to add it to my tbr. . Wow, you outdid yourself this month with your Bits and Clips. . I could visualize the scenes and what our characters were experiencing. Love the pictures of your elegant flowers. What a breath of fresh air!! Wow, super powerful and definitely what I needed to hear today. You grow people. The historical aspects of the story were well researched, and seamlessly woven into a larger glimpse of true hardship. When Martin threatens pregnant Belinda with a letter opener, Kat pushes him down the stairs. Thank you for sharing yourself and creativity in such a transparent way, it is very inspiring and humbling to me. Please dont steal my work. I need to put them into action. Where does it end? Her haste to answer Martins advertisement was in part precipitated by the arrival in New York of a girl from the neighboring village who might have recognized her. Thanks for recommending it. This tale is fascinating, heartfelt, and deeply rooted in the history of the 1906 earthquake. A wonderful poem Polly! Where is the fire department? The photos speak volumes tooand I see the connections with the poem perfectly. or ask your favorite author a question with I love seeing them. I cant tell you how helpful this has been to me today. Susan Meissner delves into the bonds of family, love, and Thanks for your strong, bright and clear art work! Its a breath of fresh air, beauty, and innovative thinking! And a sure wake-up call for me regarding mortal decline. WebSpoiler-filled vlog: The Nature of Fragile Things by Susan Meissner II Last vlog for Book Club! I get so happy when I see your paintings. I guess that is why she is the writer and I am the reader! Thank you for all your uplifting daily contributions, wherever form they take photos, recipes, artwork, book reviews and smiley faces! For years, Belinda and Sophie have had a terrible burden. Thank you for your blog. [Perhaps because, in her mind, they had already all laid it to rest and moved on. The Nature of Fragile Things: I loved this book. Really beautiful, very hope filled. someone please let me know when and if this comes out in audio format?. Love the black and white contrasts enhanced by the light. It is just a slice of heaven. Thanks! When presented with the Fragile Heart, a second philosophical wandering will occur, and the Fragile Heart becomes the Resilient Heart. Wonderful review Carol! In 1926, Kat is in Carson City and learns that a man with her fathers description is being tried. I find the ideas you share on your blog very encouraging in having a sense of order when it comes to goals and priorities. I dont want to say much more about the plot here to avoid spoilers. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); I have been blessed beyond words by your daily posts. WONDERFUL blog, Polly! Really not for me. I printed it out and will try it. I will continue to benefit. I look forward to reading your posts! Love your blog. Thanks, Polly, for listening so carefully and sharing so selflessly. Thanks for going deep on this. You inspire goodness, wholeness, contentedness and joy. (Quote by Hermann Hering), Newspaper Article by me: Understanding God Helps Alleviate Suffering, So Big (Book Review of 1924 Pulitzer Prize Winner). I think youd enjoy it! This site uses cookies to deliver our services, improve performance, for analytics, and (if not signed in) for advertising. You are doing so wonderfully at praising God with your talents. You are terrific and amazing. Amazing, Polly! It is set during the time of the 1906 San Francisco Earthquake which I liked because I was unaware of this true event prior to reading the book. I'd say it is more a book about someone who is Christian (at least a little) than Christian fiction as you usually think of it. Brava talented Polly. This is absolutely beautiful and so incredibly helpful and inspiring! Even if you do have a reading guide, these questions will still help engage your book club members and provide great conversation starters. Its so fun to read books set where you live! What a fascinating tale so creatively tied into the California earthquake of 1906---so much history mixed in with a story that kept uncovering more and more layers! We watched in awe and have recommended in turn. Polly, I just love your spirit, innovativeness, receptivity to beauty and to Gods goodness expressed. Love all you do and express. I truly love and am inspired by your blog, including capturing the beauty of life in the moment, teaching by example, taking time with children, and spirituality. Thanks for sharing this with us. Through her marvelous characters who wrap you up in their situations and emotions, her remarkable descriptions of this tragic event, and the unexpected finale, Ms. Meissner puts one in that fateful time and place walking over the rubble and seeing the sights as they must have been experienced by the sufferers of the devastation. Would you have the courage to live in a tent city as you watch beloved neighborhoods burn? The Nature of Fragile Things is a well-written and crafted historical novel. beacon hill estate leesburg, va. nature of fragile things spoilerspapyrus sympathy card. Thank you Polly for this article on supply! I dont live in an area with earthquakes but we do have flash flooding, tornadoes & wildfires. I did a lot of skimming. However, I always come up short. Sounds delicious and simple! I am a silent regular reader of your daily blog, and Im finally in touch to tell you how much I like it. Thank you! There is a part where the police detective says to Sophie/Saorise that he knows why Martin married her. A modern alternative to SparkNotes and CliffsNotes, SuperSummary offers high-quality study guides that feature detailed chapter summaries and analysis of major themes, characters, quotes, and essay topics. like a bird, natural and beautiful, just singing out truth in her special song on a fine winter morning. Thank you, Polly!! I didn't get close to knowing. Did Martin know of her questionable past? Thankful every morning to see another treasure from you in my emails ! So beautiful, Polly. Reader Q&A, What a beautiful, exciting place! Im grateful for you opening my eyes to the wonders that surround us. I always appreciate your reviews. I really appreciate your blog. Very clear truths. You have put into words what so many of us have in our minds and hearts. Yes!! Opening your email this morning truly lifted my Spirit. Your blog has inspired me to get back into painting, cooking, prayer and meditation. You capture so vividly the beauty of nature. I am so happy to have your blog in my life! Sophie and Kat take Belinda to the pavilion tent, where she gives birth to a healthy girl named Sarah. If I were in book club, I would definitely want to discuss moral ambiguity. All opinions are my own. Polly lets her spirituality into her art as you can see in the many abstract paintings she creates. I hope you get a copy! Brilliant!!!! We are so blessed with your access to nature and your talent to communicate visually. Every day I look forward to your blog. Not sure if thats what you were asking, but it was great. Thanks for exploring this SuperSummary Study Guide of The Nature of Fragile Things by Susan Meissner. The phrase divine choreography is resonating with me. You amuse-inspire-edify-entertain-inform-uplift-enhance-educate-color!-my days! Thank you Polly for sharing those wise words! I feel the joy and love of the color and thought in all your work! This is a good one! I love it! By using LibraryThing you acknowledge that you have read and understand our. Did I miss something? Quite unforgettable. You have a beautiful sense of soul that you share it blesses me and so many! A wonderful telling of the big earthquake in San Francisco but mostly a delightful read. Putting the art of poetry, photography and painting into your hands is Gods gift to us who get to read it and see it. I am so totally impressed with your photography, poetry, and painting. Its a page turner! The authors descriptive writings captured the time-period and events. Kat goes toward the people who love her, content that this man is finally paying for his crimes. Id be honored and thrilled if you choose to enjoy and follow along (see subscribe or follow option), promote, and/or share my blog. ), The Last Year of the War. I look forward to your positive thoughts and love. The Nature of Fragile Things is a well-written and crafted historical novel. Loved your plein air painting, the pictures of the garden plenty oh wow. #TopTenTuesday #LetsDiscuss2021 | Reading Ladies, 12 Favorite Books: Happy #NationalBookLoversDay | Reading Ladies, Ten Favorite Book Settings #TopTenTuesday #LetsDiscuss2021 | Reading Ladies, Is a Balanced Reading Life Important? Once I picked it up, I couldn't put it down. She loves her new role as stepmother to a silent five year old girl and does everything to keep her close and safe. I mustve read it half a dozen times or more. Were Martin's dastardly deeds motivated simply by greed? Every share helps us grow. Helps a lot! This poem really hit home. I am such a fan of Susan Meissner and her books. Click the Shop Now button and a percentage goes to support this blog. In between the lines I read that Thank you, Polly. Thank you Polly for your radiant joy and embrace of each of us, wrapping us in your color and beauty of Soul. I think one reason I enjoy your blog is that you Stand Forth In All Your God-given Glory, expressing everything Good! This is just what I needed today. Her novels include The Last Year of the War, a Library Reads and Real Simple top pick; As Bright as Heaven, which received a starred review from Library Journal; Secrets of a Charmed Life, a 2015 Goodreads Choice award finalist; and A Fall of Marigolds, named to Booklists Top Ten womens fiction titles for 2014. Sophie is compassionate, caring, loyal, brave, and determined. This means that at no extra cost to you, I can earn a small percentage of your purchase price. Well done Polly, I love your book reviews! I have so enjoyed your recent posts about your garden, your reflections about parenting, your vibrant artwork so many wonderful expressions of Spirit. I don't understand the raves for this. You are a bright light! Thank you. This novel was hard to put down. I find it very inspiring! Thank you for your commitment to reality and our true nature! But I could hardly drag myself through the remaining 3/4 of the story and I started skimming, and even that was almost more than I could take.
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