The Measure of a Lady Review - Impromptu Read-A-Thon Result

DeeAnne Gist is seriously one of my favorite authors now. I have only read two of her books, Measure of a Lady being the second one and I have loved it. There's something about the way she writes that pulls me in and wants to keep reading. Her writing also makes me giddy and happy with content for the characters and their interactions. DeeAnne Gist is truly an amazing writer.

As for the book, where do I start?

• Rules in the 19th century seriously bordered ridiculous. I don't know if I would have survived.


• Women's boots cannot be seen or they would be deemed "fallen."


• Women who do not wear sunbonnets are deemed "fallen."


• Singing in front of a crowd, especially of men is a way of attracting unwelcome attention.


• Gambling is a sin as well as drinking.


• And so on...


• Johnnie is so funny sometimes. He just blurts out important things out of nowhere. They're all so unexpected and so adorable.


• Rachel was deeply confused and troubled of how to understand the Bible and the teachings from it.


• I thought Rachel's entire family would break down and they won't see each other again. But it's amazing how they come together at a time of need and Rachel come to understand and open her eyes that "fallen" women are simply women who made mistakes that the society knew about. It doesn't make them any different than her who had her mistakes hidden behind closed doors.

Anyways, that's enough writing. I bet some of you didn't bother reading that. Here are my favorite quotes from the book:

Impromptu Read-A-Thon Result: I had already started reading this book when I joined the read-a-thon. So to finish it, it took me about 3 hours. Definitely glad I was able to finish this one :D