Mennonite in a Little Black Dress: A Memoir of Going Home
by Rhoda Janzen
Mennonite in a Little Black Dress: A Memoir of Going Home by Rhoda Janzen holds a mixed reviews rating of 3.17 out of 5, based on 23.1K reader ratings. First published in 2009. The book spans 241 pages.
About Mennonite in a Little Black Dress: A Memoir of Going Home
A hilarious and moving memoir—in the spirit of Anne Lamott and Nora Ephron—about a woman who returns home to her close-knit Mennonite family after a personal crisisNot long after Rhoda Janzen turned forty, her world turned upside down. It was bad enough that her brilliant husband of fifteen years left her for Bob, a guy he met on Gay.com, but that same week a car accident left her with serious injuries. What was a gal to do? Rhoda packed her bags and went home. This wasn’t just any home, though. This was a Mennonite home. While Rhoda had long ventured out on her own spiritual path, the conservative community welcomed her back with open arms and offbeat advice. (Rhoda’s good-natured mother suggested she date her first cousin—he owned a tractor, see.) It is in this safe place that Rhoda can come to terms with her failed marriage; her desire, as a young woman, to leave her sheltered world behind; and the choices that both freed and entrapped her.Written with wry humor and huge personality—and tackling faith, love, family, and aging—Mennonite in a Little Black Dress is an immensely moving memoir of healing, certain to touch anyone who has ever had to look homeward in order to move ahead.
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Author | Rhoda Janzen |
| Published | 2009 |
| Pages | 241 |
| Genres | Biography & Memoir, Non-Fiction, Biography & Memoir, Religion & Spirituality, Chick-lit |
| Average Rating | 3.17 / 5.00 |
| Total Ratings | 23,096 |
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What genre is Mennonite in a Little Black Dress: A Memoir of Going Home?
Mennonite in a Little Black Dress: A Memoir of Going Home is categorized as Biography & Memoir, Non-Fiction, Biography & Memoir, Religion & Spirituality. Its primary genre classification is Biography & Memoir.
Is Mennonite in a Little Black Dress: A Memoir of Going Home worth reading?
Based on 23.1K reader ratings, Mennonite in a Little Black Dress: A Memoir of Going Home has an average score of 3.17 out of 5.00, which is considered "Mixed Reviews."
How many pages is Mennonite in a Little Black Dress: A Memoir of Going Home?
Mennonite in a Little Black Dress: A Memoir of Going Home has 241 pages.
Who wrote Mennonite in a Little Black Dress: A Memoir of Going Home?
Mennonite in a Little Black Dress: A Memoir of Going Home was written by Rhoda Janzen. It was first published in 2009.
What is the ISBN for Mennonite in a Little Black Dress: A Memoir of Going Home?
The ISBN-13 for Mennonite in a Little Black Dress: A Memoir of Going Home is 9780805089260.0.
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