Book Review: Major Pettigrew's Last Stand by Helene Simonson

Major Pettigrew's Last Stand by Helen Simonson


My rating: 5 of 5 stars


What an unexpected delight! This is some very worthwhile reading. This book explores the twists and turns of Major Pettigrew's existence with the death of his wife, the changing family dynamics, his frustrations, assumptions and some long-held prejudices. We can learn much from this story about growing old and learning to love again.




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Peace Corps will be anything but...

Background:  My oldest daughter moves home after college.  In this day and age, jobs are hard to come by and this was to be expected.  Job hunting periodic and so far, unsuccessful.
Then...she applies to the Peace Corps.  How can I not be happy that she is following her dream?  I think she warned me in elementary school.  Meanwhile, behind this calm facade is a mother freaking out.  Seriously.   I am so very proud but at the same time, I want to lock her in the house.

Just breathe...