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The Diary of Mattie Spenser

Sandra Dallas

Start date: November 1, 2012

Finish date: November 30, 2012

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Sep 17, 2012 ☮Karen rated it really liked it

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When Luke asked Mattie to be his wife, he needed a yes or no right then and there, as he was leaving Iowa for the Colorado Territory. Not a particularly romantic proposal. First he tells her that her plainness will be an asset in avoiding unwanted advances from the Godless men they will encounter. Then:

" You are a suitable cook and well made for work, and you'll have plenty of that where we're going. You are a strong-minded woman and not given to foolish ways. I'm glad you're not the type to at ...more

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Nov 10, 2012 Diane S ☔ rated it liked it

3.5 Liked the character of Mattie very much, she was spunky and tough, yet really just wanted someone to love her. Life for these early settler was unbelievably hard, the Indians, the lack of resources, but I think mostly it was all the babies dying and the illnesses that had no cure that would have gotten to me the most. They had so little control over anything. Liked that at the end the reader does find out what happened with Mattie and Luke and that Mattie finally seemed to find happiness of ...more

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Nov 08, 2012 Connie Cox rated it really liked it

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Sandra Dallas is a new author to me who may now be listed as a favorite. I loved the writing style, use of a forgotten language, use of the journal and all the historical data included in this somewhat sad account of a bygone time. The struggles of a new land and all the hardships that came with the promises. Women did not have a good life in this desolate place, but Mattie was a heroine through it all. Well written and captivating.

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