![]() ![]() As single mother and proprietor Ella has to make certain compromises in order to be accepted by the community. ![]() The characters are as vivid and memorable as the stark countryside where the story takes place. Book Club Talking Points: This book combines both romance and historical fiction to provide an excellent outlet for discussion. This wonderfully paced book would make a terrific book club choice. The various tenants of the boarding house provide a interesting cast of characters which you will surely enjoy. It was interesting to compare the daily norms and expected behavior of the thirties to today. ![]() We are starkly reminded of the prejudices faced by certain groups in the early 1900’s. The daily struggles of Ella and her son descriptively depict the hard times many experienced during the depression. In order to make ends meet Ella must rent out rooms in her home. ![]() Set in rural Texas during the 1930’s the story revolves around Ella, a single mother who runs a boarding house while caring for her handicapped son. PBR Book Review:Rainwater by Sandra is a book which combines a bit of historical fiction and romance to create a excellent story from start to finish. ![]()
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