At the age of 85, Addie Baum relates her life story to her granddaughter. The tale begins in 1915 at the pivotal point when Addie, just 15 years old, joins a weekly library group, and her narrow, conservative world is opened up to different cultures and social classes with help from her newfound group of friends. Addie recounts her vacations to a nearby seaside town, her troubling first love, tragedies and celebrations with her family and friends, and her varying array of jobs until she finds her true calling. After numerous excursions and experiences throughout the city, Addie can finally consider herself a true "Boston Girl."
The humorous anecdotes, embarrassing na
ïveté, and little pearls of wisdom pull you in, making you believe grandma Addie is real and that she is right in front of you telling her story. Those who enjoyed Anita Diamant's,
The Red Tent, will not be disappointed by this engaging and historically rich novel.
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