The Life She Was Given by Ellen Marie Wiseman

The Life She Was Given by Ellen Marie Wiseman
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Thanks to the publisher and NetGalley for the free digital copy of this book. I am always excited when I find a 5-star book! I have never read any of Ellen Marie Wiseman's books, but I think I will definitely have to read another.

The book begins with Lilly, who is only allowed to live in the small space of her attic bedroom. Her mother tells her that she is so ugly that she can't go outside or people will be scared of her.

There is also the story of Julia, who the reader meets as a run away working at a diner. Julia frequently speaks of her family. There are many similarities between Lilly and Julia's childhood.

The book switches between both ladies and their lives. I won't say how their lives are connected so as not to give away spoilers.

I was horrified by the treatment of Lilly and her story as it unfolded. Obviously there is a time in her life that involved being in the circus. I thoroughly enjoyed the description of the elephants - I want to ride an elephant now!!

This was an amazing story!

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