Review of Shades of My Mother

[_Rhea Jacob]

[Following is an official OnlineBookClub.org review of "Shades of My Mother" by Nancy Descoteaux Culos.]

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4 out of 5 stars

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Shades of My Mother by Nancy Descoteaux Culos tells the tale of how the author made her way into the world of business, love, and nursing and gained success. Nancy was born in the 1940s and was the oldest of five children. While being the oldest came with some responsibilities, Nancy thrived and later got into nursing school when she began experiencing difficulties with her boyfriend. Was Nancy able to complete nursing school? Grab a copy of the book to find out more!

There were so many things to like about the book. My favorite was the vivid descriptions the author gave about the people, the events and interactions that took place, and the scenery. I could imagine how the streets and buildings in the 1940s and 1950s looked, as well as how the people dressed and talked. The author helped me visualize the people more clearly by providing photos, which I was grateful for. The book was also very detailed and written in an honest manner, and it made me think about a woman’s place in the late 1900s and how the author was courageous, bold, and driven to get what she wanted.

There was nothing I disliked about the book. I was absorbed in reading the author’s experiences with different people and different situations. However, I did notice some typos and errors in the book that may need to be revised.

Overall, I rate the book 4 out of 5 stars for the reasons above, with one star cut because of the errors. The book is a wonderful memoir, and I would recommend it to adults over 18 years of age who love reading memoirs and reading the experiences of women in the late 1900s. Viewer discretion is advised as there is minor sexual content profanity and mentions of verbal and physical marital abuse.

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Shades of My Mother
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[Amy Luman]

I don’t really enjoy memoirs such as this, but I do enjoy such good descriptions. The author has described everything very well. I am glad that photos were included to enhance the reading experience. Thanks!

[_Rhea Jacob]

I don’t really enjoy memoirs such as this, but I do enjoy such good descriptions. The author has described everything very well. I am glad that photos were included to enhance the reading experience. Thanks!

Thanks for reading my review and replying!

[Tomy Chandrafrost]

The premise of this book looks interesting, considering the themes it addresses about business and love. Reading your review makes me even more eager to read this book. Thank you for writing this. What a great review.

[Priya Murugesan]

I adore books with vivid descriptions. This sounds like an interesting read. Good review!

[RJ Reviews]

The theme of the book sounds interesting, giving insights into the lives of women in the late 1900s. Nancy sounds like a strong, independent woman who could take life heads on. A beautiful review of a beautiful book. Looking forward to read more from you.

[Risper Ouma Anyango]

Being the first born child is a a whole lot if pressure but am sure Nancy manages. She is a string and courageous woman who does her very best and even becomes successful. I loved reading your review.

[David Awunor]

A well-written review. I like how detailed the author is. I enjoy memoirs, so I will add this to my reading list.

[Kareen Hez]

I like how the book enlightens readers about society in the 1900s, but since I'm not very interested in memoirs, I might not be the right audience for it. Thank you for the simple yet interesting review though!