Resolute and her sister are sold into slavery in colonial New England and taught the trade of spinning and weaving. Seek the whole truth, rather than letting the wind blow you as it will.”, “A woman is a fool that lives from penny to farthing and n'er looks to the possibility of loss.”, Goodreads Choice Award Nominee for Historical Fiction (2014), See 1 question about My Name Is Resolute…, Goodreads Members Suggest: 32 ‘Vacation’ Reads. As a stubborn, headstrong child, she drove me crazy, and as she aged and learned from her experiences, I wanted happiness for her. I thought about this while I read it slowly, and I've thought about it since I finished reading. This goes on my list of all time favorite historical fiction. When Resolute finds herself alone in Lexington, Massachusetts, she struggles to find her way in a society that is quick to judge a young woman without a family. "My Name is Resolute" kept me up into the small hours of the morning reading, more than once! I thought they were rich with detail and setting, but the next 50 or so years of Resolute's life felt like a sampler--just skimming over years and characters and huge, life-changing events without giving the same care and detail that had been shown early on. This woman knows how to tell a story. When Resolute finds herself alone in Lexington, Massachusetts, she struggles to find her way in a society that is. Wish author was a GoodReads writer so I could send her email. I spent the whole weekend reading it non-stop. Join the leading website for book clubs with over 35,000 clubs and 20,000 reading guides. Woven with lyrical prose and striking truth, this is the gripping life story of a woman who suffered much, yet persevered to fight for love and liberty in the land that--at long last--she came to call home. Wow, I love historical fiction and this knocked my socks off. Welcome back. Now, Turner has written the novel she was born to write, this exciting and heartfelt story of a woman struggling to find herself during the tumultuous ... Nancy Turner burst onto the literary scene with her hugely popular novels These Is My Words, Sarah’s Quilt, and The Star Garden. I read her book, "These is My Words" and liked it a lot so decided to try another one. I loved all 600 plus pages of this book. 2 stars because the quality of the writing is well done with good character development. this is a heart-breaking and heart-mending type of book. If this book had not been for a book club I would have stopped reading it in the first 50 pages. But here we are. The year is 1729, and Resolute Talbot and her siblings are captured by pirates, taken from their family in Jamaica, and brought to the New World. She is sold into slavery of numerous kinds and her ability to lie quickly on her feet is a saving grace, although she pays dearly for it. Resolute is a character that you gladly cheer for on the sidelines, the book is literally steeped in history and atmosphere. Topics About This Book Topics That Mention This Book. Resolute’s talent at the loom places her at the center of an incredible web of secrecy that helped drive the American Revolution. especially for those women, who fought in their own ways. but, i am so happy i picked it up again, because i would have missed out on some awesomeness that was coming resolute's way:). As it was, I persevered and loved pieces of it, despised others, was glad to have been witness to some of the wonderful deep poignant moments that show the wisdom and depth and meaning behind all human experience, wished I could erase some of the things read from my mind and regretted the day I read them. A young, spoiled girl living on a plantation in 1729 Jamaica is stolen away with her two siblings by pirates. i started it a few weeks ago and had to put it down after a couple hundred pages--it almost felt too heavy. The year is 1729, and Resolute Talbot and her siblings are captured by pirates, taken from their family in Jamaica, and brought to the New World. I took my time reading this historical fiction and think it is one that should stay on my shelves. the entire household is asleep--because i stayed up way to late finishing this book. resolute is another heroine that i will add to my list of favorites. an excellent read. I've read all of Ms. Turner's books and enjoyed and recommend them all but this one is exceptional in it's scope. Another fantastic book by Turner. If this book had not been for a book club I would have stopped reading it in the first 50 pages. Read it ASAP! an excellent read. As the seeds of rebellion against England grow, Resolute is torn between following the rules and breaking free. Resolute’s talent at the loom places her at the center of an incredible web of secrecy that helped drive the American Revolution. The book felt stretched to me -- it could've been much shorter than it was and more focused. I was actually super nervous to pick up this book because These Is Ny Words is my most favorite book of all time, and Sarah’s Quilt and Star Garden were huge disappointments to me. It has been a while since I've read anything from the Revolutionary time period, and I don't know that I've read much in the decades leading up to it, so I really. It has everything I like in historical fiction. between following the rules and breaking free. Sold as an indentured ent to a Puritan family, captured by Indians, and so on. As the seeds of rebellion against England grow, Resolute is torn between following the rules and breaking free. February 18th 2014 Almost 600 pages, but I just flew through it. I might not remember much of what took place in that epic novel, but I will ever remember how I felt as I read, how my heart ached with Sarah Prine's and how unsettling it was to return to this modern world after finishing the book. Epic, over a course of 50 years. Refresh and try again. Six stars. It is breathtaking how it grabs you from the beginning and doesn't let go until the last page. I think my favorite of the year so far. Discussion Questions 1. An epic read. How I wish I had the talent to craft such beautiful thoughts as Ms. Turner! Having read. Do you have the time to read a 600 page page-turner? now, i'm scrolling through reviews, wishing i had several friends that had already read this book so we could have a midnight book group. A young, spoiled girl living on a plantation in 1729 Jamaica is stolen away with her two siblings by pirates. topics Showing 1-1 of 2 started by posts views last activity ; 2017 Reading Chal...: My Name is Resolute: Nicole: … Resolute and her sister are sold into slavery in colonial New England and taught the trade of spinning and weaving. Sign up for your FREE email about the latest top book club picks, exclusive book giveaways, new releases, and online author events. I dragged out reading it for almost two weeks, savoring each moment, reveling in the pages I had left before it ended. Good book club book. I loved all 600 plus pages of this book. It felt like I drifted around for years, but I was finally found and sailed to America in 1855. I loved the early chapters. Turner's historically authentic narration of "Resolute" is perfect, from the confused and frightened perspective of a child ripped from her home to the voice of the loyal wife, mother, and brave Patriot she would eventually become. Recommended to book clubs by 1 of 1 members. Nancy E. Turner. We’d love your help. Look for it. All in all, this book had wonderful moments, and terrible ones, but the wonderful parts did not. But by then I was already done. I spent the whole weekend reading it non-stop. She is sassy and irreverent but slowly she learns her old life is gone. A masterpiece. and even though it was a library copy, i did find myself dog-earring pages (gasp!). My delay in writing this review isn't due to my finishing it nor my enthusiasm for the book. I won this book through Goodreads' giveaway program. From 7 years old to 65; from pirates to Patriots; from Jamaica to Canada to pre-revolutionary Lexington, MA; from a young innocent to a wise old woman, Resolute’s story grabbed me!! This is a story of survival, determination, wit, values and much more. Her life drastically changes as she is sold in the US and becomes an indentured servant . She is sold into slavery of numerous kinds and her ability to lie quickly on her feet is a saving grace, although she pays dearly for it. This is a story of survival, determination, wit, values and much more. ), I'm so glad that I had no idea the events this book would lead me to. Great read for a book club discussion . Great read for a book club discussion . but, in a small way i felt like this was a piece of history that could speak for them as well. I probably shouldn't be allowed to rate this book, as I only read the first half, and it honestly seemed like it might have been starting to get better. The story ends in 1781 with her looking back at a life well lived, the Revolutionary war behind her now beloved adopted country. Heart-wrenching, brilliantly written, and packed to the brim with adventure, My Name is Resolute is destined to be an instant classic. If you answered "yes" to these questions, My Name is Resolute is a must read for you! “Never forget, either of you, that there is always something greater than yourselves at work in the world. Resolute’s talent at the loom places her at the center of an incredible web of secrecy that helped drive the American Revolution. My Name Is Resolute (Hardcover) by. Well written, well researched. Her characters become so fleshed out and real in the telling that I'm sure they will stay with me for quite awhile. Membership is free & gives you access to book giveaways, author chats & your private, free book club page. I love historical fiction with a strong female protagonist, and Resolute was that. The story kept me riveted the entire time, and I grew to love so many of the characters. an epic novel that reminded me of why i love historical fiction so much. now, i'm scrolling through reviews, wishing i had several friends that had already read this book so we could have a midnight book group. Do you love historical fiction? All rights reserved. As it was, I persevered and loved pieces of it, despised others, was glad to have been witness to some of the wonderful deep poignant moments that show the wisdom and depth and meaning behind all human experience, wished I could erase some of the things read from my mind and regretted the day I read them.

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