Reading this section of Where The Heart Is gave me mixed feelings.
Happiness, sadness, laughter. At the end of chapter 18 we find out Americus has
gone missing. After Novalee’s search around town she finally finds her at the
church, safe and sound. This scared me a lot because Americus is Novalee’s
pride and joy and it clearly showed that Novalee was devastated when she was
missing so thankfully she is now found.
Throughout these chapters I could not put the book down. The part that stood out most to me was when the Tornado struck the town. Novalee, sister husband, Forney and the Ortiz family were absolutely terrified. When Novalee and the others go to the cellar to find safety, Sister Husband was left behind but coming soon. Novalee starts to get worried so she goes to check up on her, but the storm was just too strong Novalee rushed back into the cellar. As I kept on going I could not believe what I was reading. After the storm was finished the news was announcing who has been injured from the storm, what has been destroyed and who has even faced death. When they announced the death of sister husband I could not believe it. I was in total shock. Sister husband was one of my favourite characters in the story. She helped Novalee the most when she needed it. While I was reading this it made me think of how on a regular basis there is always natural disasters happening all around the world. Always reports on the news of people dying and city’s being torn down. Sister husband’s death reminded me of my grandfathers death a couple of years back. It reminded me of it because Sister husband’s personality reminds me of his, kind, caring, funny. It was a huge surprise when sister husband died, always appreciate the people in your life.
As we follow Willy Jack’s Journey he finally is released from jail. He’s been In there for a bit over a year. He seems to be doing pretty well so far. Pursuing his dreams in becoming famous and being a musician. Plays at different areas, making good money. He comes in contact with a lady who goes by the name of Ruth Meyers who really helps him with his career, but things hit a bumpy road. Always does with Willy Jack.
Novalee always seems to be doing better and better as I keep reading on. She even has a new place for her and Americus. Never thought she would see the day where that would happen but she made it happen with the help of her good friends around town. This makes me happy for her, especially because of how awful her situation was at the beginning. Things can always turn around for you, never give up hope.
Throughout these chapters I could not put the book down. The part that stood out most to me was when the Tornado struck the town. Novalee, sister husband, Forney and the Ortiz family were absolutely terrified. When Novalee and the others go to the cellar to find safety, Sister Husband was left behind but coming soon. Novalee starts to get worried so she goes to check up on her, but the storm was just too strong Novalee rushed back into the cellar. As I kept on going I could not believe what I was reading. After the storm was finished the news was announcing who has been injured from the storm, what has been destroyed and who has even faced death. When they announced the death of sister husband I could not believe it. I was in total shock. Sister husband was one of my favourite characters in the story. She helped Novalee the most when she needed it. While I was reading this it made me think of how on a regular basis there is always natural disasters happening all around the world. Always reports on the news of people dying and city’s being torn down. Sister husband’s death reminded me of my grandfathers death a couple of years back. It reminded me of it because Sister husband’s personality reminds me of his, kind, caring, funny. It was a huge surprise when sister husband died, always appreciate the people in your life.
As we follow Willy Jack’s Journey he finally is released from jail. He’s been In there for a bit over a year. He seems to be doing pretty well so far. Pursuing his dreams in becoming famous and being a musician. Plays at different areas, making good money. He comes in contact with a lady who goes by the name of Ruth Meyers who really helps him with his career, but things hit a bumpy road. Always does with Willy Jack.
Novalee always seems to be doing better and better as I keep reading on. She even has a new place for her and Americus. Never thought she would see the day where that would happen but she made it happen with the help of her good friends around town. This makes me happy for her, especially because of how awful her situation was at the beginning. Things can always turn around for you, never give up hope.
I really like this personal connection you made about your grandfather and Sister Husband. I like how you touched up on personal relationships. If your grandfather was anything like Sister Husband, I bet he was an amazing person. Sister Husband was caring, loving and full of joy. I couldn't agree with you more about really appreciating the people in your life. You honestly never know when it will be your last day with them.
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I also like your personal connection. If your grandfather was anything like Sister Husband i'm sure he was a a joy to be around. Sister Husband is always putting others first and I think that is a really admirable quality that I hope to obtain in my own life.
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