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Ellie Dunklee lost her mother when she was five, and has not seen her estranged grandmother, Aurelia, since. When Aurelia dies, Ellie inherits her grandmothers home and possessions, which includes several diaries. Ellie reads the diaries, and uncovers a long history of child and spousal abuse that accounted for her grandmothers odd behavior.A story about family and forgiveness Ellie Dunklee lost her mother when she was five, and hasnt seen her estranged grandmother since the funeral. Now the grandmother, Aurelia, dies, and Ellie is surprised to learn that she has inherited her home and most of her possessions, including a host of family diaries which Aurelia, in her will, requests that Ellie read. All that Aurelia leaves to her surviving child, Ellies Uncle Lyman, is an empty chest. Conflicted and confused by the bequest, Ellie discovers that she loves her property, beautiful Hart Farm in rural Vermont, and the connection to her mothers past. But as she reads the diaries, Ellie uncovers a long history of child and spousal abuse that accounts for Aurelias odd behavior. As she struggles with the knowledge, Ellie remembers her mothers words: We forgive people for our own sake. Nancy Hope Wilsons unusual, heartfelt, and fascinating story was inspired by her own ancestors diaries.

Ellie Dunklee lost her mother when she was five, and has not seen her estranged grandmother, Aurelia, since. When Aurelia dies, Ellie inherits her grandmothers home and possessions, which includes several diaries. Ellie reads the diaries, and uncovers a long history of child and spousal abuse that accounted for her grandmothers odd behavior.A story about family and forgiveness Ellie Dunklee lost her mother when she was five, and hasnt seen her estranged grandmother since the funeral. Now the grandmother, Aurelia, dies, and Ellie is surprised to learn that she has inherited her home and most of her possessions, including a...  Read More