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[Following is a volunteer review of "My Windows, My Views ..." by Barbara McCarthy.]
My Windows, My Views… My Life And Travels is written by Barbara McCarthy. It is an autobiography. It is based on Barbara’s 76 years of travels. Barbara is the daughter of an army officer and has travelled all her life. As a youngster, she went from the UK to Germany and to Pakistan. When her father retired in Australia, she decided to join the family. This life of travels made Barbara independent and self-sufficient. It also gave her a passion for discovering new countries and new cultures. The reader follows Barbara as she travels the world in fascinating countries. It is a captivating and moving story, as Barbara shares her memories of her private life, moving from school to school as a child, getting married, having children, becoming a nurse, and moving to Australia.
Since this is an autobiography, the main character is Barbara. She is an eternally optimistic person, and she thinks that she will survive any bad situation. She believes she has Pollyanna syndrome! Her father has made the family move so frequently that Barbara has become independent. She does not get emotionally attached to people. She is well-grounded, tenacious and determined. Nothing will stop her from achieving her dreams. Going to a strict convent school gives Barbara a strong sense of values. She will struggle with her conscience at certain times in her life. As an adult, she finds settling down in a place for a long time difficult. Staying in a stable relationship is not easy for her. Despite having a large family, Barbara is happy living by herself. She does not need people around her to find happiness. She can be emotionally detached from her friends and family. Some of her best qualities are her enthusiasm for life and her ability to reinvent herself. There are other characters in this story, for example, Barbara’s parents. Barbara's siblings also play a part in the story. Finally, her five children must be mentioned.
The story is written from Barbara’s point of view as this is an autobiography. The author uses the first-person pronoun style. The style flows, and the story is easy to follow. There are beautiful descriptions of the countries Barbara has visited during her life. This book will appeal to readers who enjoy a biography about a woman who has spent endless time travelling. It will also appeal to readers who like a story about a family saga. There is a slight reference to abuse by men, so this book is suited for a mature audience.
I enjoyed the story tremendously. It was easy to feel affection for Barbara because she seemed an outstanding person. I admired how she changed schools and homes so many times without complaining. It showed me that change can be embraced and seen as a positive experience. I liked how Barbara helped people throughout her life, through her nursing career and volunteering for good causes. She is a remarkable person. I enjoyed the majestic descriptions of Vietnam and Australia. I was in awe of some adventures Barbara and her family went on!
I did not like the organization of some chapters. I thought it could be a little disjointed at times. However, it did not spoil the enjoyment of the book. I rate it five out of five stars.
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My Windows, My Views ...
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My Windows, My Views… My Life And Travels is written by Barbara McCarthy. It is an autobiography. It is based on Barbara’s 76 years of travels. Barbara is the daughter of an army officer and has travelled all her life. As a youngster, she went from the UK to Germany and to Pakistan. When her father retired in Australia, she decided to join the family. This life of travels made Barbara independent and self-sufficient. It also gave her a passion for discovering new countries and new cultures. The reader follows Barbara as she travels the world in fascinating countries. It is a captivating and moving story, as Barbara shares her memories of her private life, moving from school to school as a child, getting married, having children, becoming a nurse, and moving to Australia.
Since this is an autobiography, the main character is Barbara. She is an eternally optimistic person, and she thinks that she will survive any bad situation. She believes she has Pollyanna syndrome! Her father has made the family move so frequently that Barbara has become independent. She does not get emotionally attached to people. She is well-grounded, tenacious and determined. Nothing will stop her from achieving her dreams. Going to a strict convent school gives Barbara a strong sense of values. She will struggle with her conscience at certain times in her life. As an adult, she finds settling down in a place for a long time difficult. Staying in a stable relationship is not easy for her. Despite having a large family, Barbara is happy living by herself. She does not need people around her to find happiness. She can be emotionally detached from her friends and family. Some of her best qualities are her enthusiasm for life and her ability to reinvent herself. There are other characters in this story, for example, Barbara’s parents. Barbara's siblings also play a part in the story. Finally, her five children must be mentioned.
The story is written from Barbara’s point of view as this is an autobiography. The author uses the first-person pronoun style. The style flows, and the story is easy to follow. There are beautiful descriptions of the countries Barbara has visited during her life. This book will appeal to readers who enjoy a biography about a woman who has spent endless time travelling. It will also appeal to readers who like a story about a family saga. There is a slight reference to abuse by men, so this book is suited for a mature audience.
I enjoyed the story tremendously. It was easy to feel affection for Barbara because she seemed an outstanding person. I admired how she changed schools and homes so many times without complaining. It showed me that change can be embraced and seen as a positive experience. I liked how Barbara helped people throughout her life, through her nursing career and volunteering for good causes. She is a remarkable person. I enjoyed the majestic descriptions of Vietnam and Australia. I was in awe of some adventures Barbara and her family went on!
I did not like the organization of some chapters. I thought it could be a little disjointed at times. However, it did not spoil the enjoyment of the book. I rate it five out of five stars.
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