Review by Serenity_Dawn -- That One Person by Annie Farris
Posted: 14 May 2021, 15:41
[Following is a volunteer review of "That One Person" by Annie Farris.]
Having people in your life that support you might be something that is taken for granted by some. Still, when you have very little help, even from your own family, the difference that one person can make is profound. Annie Farris shows us in That One Person what a profound impact her "one person" had on her life and how she ultimately came to view the world.
The memoir takes us on a journey through her difficult childhood and family life. It offers hope and light to those who may have shared similar backgrounds. Her use of historical events like an encounter with Elvis Presley, or reading the newspaper account of Rosa Parks, and even the reports of the Hillside Strangler help to place her own life and events within a historical context.
Chapters and sections are often started with quotes or biblical verses that help highlight a theme or a lesson. These help to tie together the experiences of Annie as she grows from a child to a woman. Quotes and verses are beautifully selected and add to the overall beauty of the central theme in the memoir.
Farris gives beauty to simple things like the experience of her first hot breakfast and the feeling of safety a person can bring you just by simple actions and words. The book is very much a love note to those who truly touched her life and changed it for the better, most specifically, her real-life savior, "Mrs. T." The emotional accounts will have you tearing up at times and laughing out loud as you join in on the journey of the author's life and adventures.
I rate this book 4 out of 4 stars. It is an inspiring read that can significantly determine how you decide to treat others when you realize how profound that impact can be. Farris highlights how important one person can be to another's life. We never know when we are acting in the capacity of that one person for someone else.
This book will likely appeal to those who enjoy inspirational and uplifting memoirs, especially those who want religious themes and scriptures. While these are not heavy-handed in any way, they lend a context to the writing that some may not enjoy. I highly recommend giving the book a chance as it is likely you will come away with some positive life lessons that we all can benefit from.
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That One Person
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Having people in your life that support you might be something that is taken for granted by some. Still, when you have very little help, even from your own family, the difference that one person can make is profound. Annie Farris shows us in That One Person what a profound impact her "one person" had on her life and how she ultimately came to view the world.
The memoir takes us on a journey through her difficult childhood and family life. It offers hope and light to those who may have shared similar backgrounds. Her use of historical events like an encounter with Elvis Presley, or reading the newspaper account of Rosa Parks, and even the reports of the Hillside Strangler help to place her own life and events within a historical context.
Chapters and sections are often started with quotes or biblical verses that help highlight a theme or a lesson. These help to tie together the experiences of Annie as she grows from a child to a woman. Quotes and verses are beautifully selected and add to the overall beauty of the central theme in the memoir.
Farris gives beauty to simple things like the experience of her first hot breakfast and the feeling of safety a person can bring you just by simple actions and words. The book is very much a love note to those who truly touched her life and changed it for the better, most specifically, her real-life savior, "Mrs. T." The emotional accounts will have you tearing up at times and laughing out loud as you join in on the journey of the author's life and adventures.
I rate this book 4 out of 4 stars. It is an inspiring read that can significantly determine how you decide to treat others when you realize how profound that impact can be. Farris highlights how important one person can be to another's life. We never know when we are acting in the capacity of that one person for someone else.
This book will likely appeal to those who enjoy inspirational and uplifting memoirs, especially those who want religious themes and scriptures. While these are not heavy-handed in any way, they lend a context to the writing that some may not enjoy. I highly recommend giving the book a chance as it is likely you will come away with some positive life lessons that we all can benefit from.
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That One Person
View: on Bookshelves | on Amazon