I love this book! So insightful about life, one's life's work, and love. I am so impressed by the level of understanding that Chambers has of growing up as a woman.

However, as several other reviewers have pointed out, I do feel that both the end is rushed and how Chambers choose to direct the plot at the end slightly lessened my opinion of the book. The situation with Cal seems convenient, and having Cordelia die ends her saga, stops her lovely voice narrating her life, instead of allowing the reader to imagine her life after the end of the novel. In addition, I wholeheartedly agree with another reviewer's assertion that ending the book with a male's voice, especially with such important events as the naming, marriage, and brief period of motherhood, curtailed Cordelia's voice about her own experiences.

From the above paragraph, please do not think that this book is not worth reading. Although I have a couple of quibbles with a few choices, overall, I highly recommend this book. In fact, just after I read the copy I got from the library, I ordered it for myself online.