Banana Split review from Lella

So when my free book came on Saturday, I was too worn out to read it. And I thought I ought to read some of my Library books before I tackled Banana Split. I gave in yesterday afternoon about 4 pm. I didn't quit until I finished at 12:30 am. I'm not supposed to do that !!! I did take out an hour to make supper, eat and watch a little news. I just couldn't put it down. It's not scary like Pumpkin Roll, but do have a handkerchief handy (not Kleenex, you'll use too many.....Sadie did). It's one of the best books so far. Don't be discouraged because Sadie is. Patiently wade through her fears with her until chapter 4 or 5. Then as the book progresses you watch the healing and the metamorphosis and learn a great Gospel message.....you heal yourself by helping others and getting outside yourself. Pete is wonderful and her best friend Gayle comes out from CO and helps for the first time and it is classic the way the book moves in the right directions. I am so exhausted today, but it was worth it. Now that I know what a good message is there in addition to the good story and the GREAT recipes, I'm ready to read it again slowly and mark some passages for me to remember. I might have to do what Sadie did and write out a FEW goals and post it where I will read it and follow it: Go outside every day; eat some fruit every day; talk to Pete every day; do one brave thing every day....that was Sadie's list. The only way I need to adapt it to myself is to change Pete's name into another name and since Ben isn't here, maybe I could just say: Pray every day. Since my copy is an autographed copy, I'm not lending it out. Everyone will have to get their own. Since it is so new (I actually don't even know if it's hit the store shelves yet), I'm sure it's not at the Library yet. Good luck Great Read !