Thank You, Susan Branch - "Autumn" Book Review

Okay, we're ready now- Lill Annie, my Hot Cocoa and book
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Hello dear readers. It has been 17 days since Dottie Rose
passed away. My heart remains heavy and sad, but some
of the sting of loss has lessened. There is comfort for those
who have lost a loved one, which Dear God provides, I can
assure you.
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Today, I wish to share with you my review of a book by
Susan Branch. If you are at all having a sad time in your
life, you should visit her blog and website. She proclaims
to have the "happy gene", and I believe she really does.
This is not to say that she is not like everyone else, that there
are times when sad things happen, but her expression of
life is so joyful, that she can carry you along to loftier
places- because she chooses to! I just can’t tell you how
many times I have felt sad and have read her blog entry
for the day, and have gotten a lift! It’s like comfort and
a hug, whenever you need one.

On to the book: Autumn. I have seen on her blog, that
unfortunately this one is out of print, so I am glad I bought
this one last year. I have taken a few pictures of some
of the pages, with my lovely assistant, Lill Annie #1.
(You can get Lill Annie # 2 HERE.)

All of Susan’s books are like this one, beautifully illustrated

and written by the author. Now THAT, my friend, is a

real treat! She has written many books, so you’ll be able

to find them in bookstores and used bookstores too.

Another of her books I am going to treat myself to is her

new book about her trip to England earlier this year. She

is working on it now and you can see bits and pieces of it

on her blog.

The cookbook is a real treat, as I’ve said. The recipes are

easy to follow, the results tested and approved! Lots of the

recipes have a gourmet touch, to make them interesting and

extra special. The Cocoa mix is the best- I drink it all winter.

Making the marshmellows was fun. I rate Susan’s books as a 12

better than 10 – as the best gift books to give any woman on your

list- mother, sister, friend or yourself!

And thank you Susan for sharing your life with us!

It has helped me for many a time to get through what

ever I was going through!