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Book Review: Before Green Gables

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One of literature’s most famous foster children/adoptees is Anne Shirley, of Green Gables, Avonlea, Prince Edward Island… Many special editions of Lucy Maud Montgomery’s original series are being released this year in honor of the 100th anniversary of the first novel’s publication. This year brings something new: a “prequel” of vastly higher quality than the average prequel or sequel. The first original book begins with the adolescent Anne Shirley arriving at the farm of Matthew and Marilla Cuthbert. This brother and sister, lifelong bachelor and spinster, have requested a boy from an orphanage to help on the farm. Yet, observing … Continue reading →

Yes, I Confess, I’m a Stay-at-Home Wife

Jade Walker is proving to be more than a muse to me. To borrow a term often used by one of my favorite literary characters, Anne Shirley, she’s proving to be a kindred spirit. And somewhat of a healer. I’m Not Alone Shortly before my mom died, Jade sent me a link to a new blog about caring for elderly parents with a note that said, “Remember: You are not alone.” She thought I might find it useful since I was in the midst of caring for my mom. It was easy to feel alone back then, but notes like … Continue reading →

Anne’s House of Dreams – L.M. Montgomery

After many years of medical school, Gilbert Blythe is a doctor, and he has found a practice away from Avonlea. Taking his new bride, Anne Shirley Blythe, he moves and settles down in a new house, which Anne immediately sets about making their very own. She loves being a doctor’s wife, but more importantly, she loves being Gilbert’s wife, and they quickly adapt to their new life together. While out taking a walk one night, Anne spies a beautiful young woman out driving her geese, and becomes curious who she is. She finds out that the woman is Leslie Moore, … Continue reading →

Anne of Green Gables: The Continuing Story

It is so rare for me to find anything critical to say about “Anne of Green Gables.” My adoration for everything Anne and for L.M. Montgomery exceeds all mortal comprehension. I am very sorry to say, though, that when they made “Anne of Green Gables: The Continuing Story,” they messed up big time. The chronology of the movie is completely wrong. When World War I (called The Great War at the time) began, Anne was a mother. She had children who were old enough to go fight in the war. I will write more about this when I review “Rilla … Continue reading →

Anne of Avonlea, Anne of the Island, Anne of Windy Poplars – L.M. Montgomery

I’m writing a review about these three books together as they all cover a certain segment in the life of Anne Shirley, irrepressible redheaded heroine written about by L.M. Montgomery. In “Anne of Avonlea,” Anne has grown out of most of her awkwardness but still makes shocking mistakes from time to time, causing Marilla to sprout even more gray hair. The book is full of sweet and funny moments from Anne’s days teaching school and her interactions with the children. Anne also experiences what it’s like to finally belong to a large family, as Marilla adopts orphans Davy and Dora, … Continue reading →

Kilmeny of the Orchard — L.M. Montgomery

Set on Prince Edward Island (an LM Montgomery trademark) “Kilmeny of the Orchard” is the story of Eric Marshall, a young man who comes to the village of Lindsay to work as a substitute school teacher. Walking in the orchards one day, he hears the beautiful sound of violin music, and follows the sound until he reaches the source, a young woman with jet black hair and graceful arms who plays the instrument as though it was made for her. He stands and watches her for several minutes, but then she sees him and runs away, leaving him wondering who … Continue reading →

Anne of Green Gables: The Sequel – A Worthy Follow-Up Tale

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In Anne of Green Gables, Anne made her way in Green Gables. In the sequel, once titled Anne of Avonlea, but now renamed with the somewhat lackluster title “Anne of Green Gables: The Sequel,” Anne is grown and has fully realized her career as a schoolteacher. As she continues to write stories and, as a result, get said stories rejected, Anne once again attempts to make her way in a society that, at first, has no intentions of accepting her. Taking a position as a teacher at an all girls boarding school in New Brunswick, Anne immediately finds herself at … Continue reading →