Maria (by Michelle Moran)

Having loved the movie, The Sound of Music, I was so excited at the opportunity to read Maria. What a wonderful historical fiction book that gives us a glimpse into the true story of Maria and the von Trapp family. I enjoyed getting to learn about Maria’s background and her early years and how she found the desire to become a nun. Her love of nature and children was so touching. Her delightful spirit is sprinkled throughout the pages as she loves to skip steps, climb roofs, and do all kinds of things that do get her in trouble with Mother Superior at the convent. Yet she was also a strong woman who went after what she wanted out of life. Through all of the struggles she faced from a young age through adulthood, you will enjoy the journey with Maria and the family she makes with the von Trapps. Just remember that things are not as they seem!

 As a plus, I also enjoyed getting to see behind the scenes of the Rogers and Hammerstein relationship and the creation of the original musical for Broadway. Traveling along with Fran as she navigates the delicate task of meeting with Maria and listening to the real story of her life will have you enthralled and flipping through the pages to see what the next adventure will bring and how the Broadway production and movie are accepted by Maria.

 This is definitely a book to put on your-to-be-read list. I could not put it down and found myself humming along some of the songs from the movie as I absorbed every word. Thank you to NetGalley and Dell for my advanced review copy. All opinions and thoughts are my own.

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