An unusual, yet totally absorbing of narrating a book. I really enjoyed it. They say - that girls marry their father - especially if they marry young - and Marie certainly did. What a life she's had and how cheerful - and sad she is about it. She's a resless woman who could be a high achiever, if only life didn't keep getting in the way. You can follow the pattern of parent to child and the problems they pass from generation to generation. It's really, really good read. I'd recommend it.