Tuesday, July 28, 2015

The Last Summer At Chelsea Beach by Pam Jenoff


Adelia Monteforte was put on a boat alone to America in 1941 as WWII was underway.  Her mother forced her into leaving Italy and living with her aunt and uncle that she had never met.

 Adelia was grateful for her aunt and uncle's love, but ​she ​felt out of place with them and with her accent.  When she met the Connallys, things changed.  There were children her own age, children to play with​, a family she felt very comfortable with, and their son she fell in love with.

Her aunt and uncle seemed distant but very kind to Adelia.  Mrs. Connally was more of a mother to Adelia than her aunt, but I think Adelia made that happen as she chose to be closer to a stranger than her own relatives.  She did upset me how she was closer to the family that lived next door at the beach than her blood relatives.

We follow ​Adelia who is a very strong-willed character and who makes decisions on her own even though she is quite young.  I was surprised at her quick, poorly thought-out decisions.  Some were decisions I definitely would not have made.​ 

Adelia had become unsettled in her town after a while and also with the Connallys and left for Washington, D.C. to escape Charlie Connally.  She then moved on to London when Washington, D.C. wasn't far enough away for her.

London wasn't what she expected, but Adelia was able to make new friends and continue to work at the same newspaper she worked for in the USA.  Adelia never thought London would be a​s​ war torn as it was​, but no matter what the circumstances or how far she went, she never could get Charlie out of her mind.

THE LAST SUMMER AT CHELSEA BEACH is filled with loss, growing up, learning about life, and a love story.

 THE LAST SUMMER AT CHELSEA BEACH  had a lesson about the importance of family and the importance of following your heart.

As always, Ms. Jenoff's books are well researched and very well written.  You become part of her books and want to be one of the characters simply because of the marvelous way Ms. Jenoff tells a story.

 If you haven’t read THE LAST SUMMER AT CHELSEA BEACH or any of Ms. Jenoff’s books, what are you waiting for?   :)  

You won't go wrong with any of her books.  ENJOY....I know you will.  5/5




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23 comments:

  1. ElizabethJuly 28, 2015 at 8:00 AM

    Another awesome book by Ms. Jenoff.

    THANKS, Ms. Jenoff, and thanks to everyone who stops by.

    I hope you read this book and other books by Ms. Jenoff.

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  2. holdenjJuly 28, 2015 at 8:06 AM

    Sounds like a good piece of historical fiction.

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    1. ElizabethJuly 28, 2015 at 8:46 AM

      It is a wonderful piece of historical fiction.

      Thanks for stopping, holdenj.

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  3. UnknownJuly 28, 2015 at 9:09 AM

    We are slated to read this for my book club. Great review. Thanks

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    1. ElizabethJuly 28, 2015 at 10:29 AM

      Thanks, Deborah.

      Your book club will love it.

      Thanks for stopping, Deborah.

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  4. KayJuly 28, 2015 at 9:11 AM

    I've not read any of this author's book as yet. I've certainly heard good things.

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    1. ElizabethJuly 28, 2015 at 10:30 AM

      Give her books a try. They are always good.

      Thanks for stopping, Kay.

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  5. MysticaJuly 28, 2015 at 10:23 AM

    Good historical fiction and always a well written book.

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    1. ElizabethJuly 28, 2015 at 10:30 AM

      She always writes wonderful books.

      Thanks for stopping, Mystica.

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  6. Katherine PJuly 28, 2015 at 11:08 AM

    Sounds really wonderful. This is an author I've really been wanting to try. All her books sound fantastic!

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    1. ElizabethJuly 28, 2015 at 11:17 AM

      Start with THE KOMMANDANT'S GIRL. That is the one that got me hooked on this author. :)

      Thanks for stopping, Katherine.

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  7. Melanie BackusJuly 28, 2015 at 12:47 PM

    Great cover and sounds like a great book! Pam is a new author to me and I am excited to read her book!

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    1. ElizabethJuly 28, 2015 at 2:43 PM

      You will love her books. Please let me know what you think when you read her books.

      Thanks for stopping, Melanie.

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  8. UnknownJuly 28, 2015 at 1:57 PM

    This sounds very good. I've also seen this book everywhere. :)
    @dino0726 from 
    FictionZeal - Impartial, Straighforward Fiction Book Reviews

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    1. ElizabethJuly 28, 2015 at 2:44 PM

      Pam Jenoff is a wonderful author. That is why it is everywhere. :)

      Thanks for stopping, Diane.

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  9. Mary (Bookfan)July 28, 2015 at 3:04 PM

    This sounds so good! Adding it to my TBR list.

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    1. ElizabethJuly 28, 2015 at 3:05 PM

      Wonderful!!!

      You will LOVE it.

      Thanks for stopping, Mary.

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  10. scatteredleavesJuly 28, 2015 at 4:19 PM

    It looks really gripping.

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    1. ElizabethJuly 28, 2015 at 9:09 PM

      Ummmmm.....not scary gripping bit gripping enough to keep your interest.

      Thanks so much for stopping, poetry leaves.

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  11. AnnaAugust 1, 2015 at 8:51 PM

    I've loved all her books so far and can't wait to read this one. Glad you enjoyed it so much.

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    1. ElizabethAugust 4, 2015 at 12:50 PM

      I too have loved all of her books. She is the nicest person too.

      I know you will enjoy this book, Anna.

      Thanks for stopping.

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  12. Jaffareadstoo.....August 6, 2015 at 5:11 AM

    I love reading Pam Jenoff's books - haven't yet read this one. I think in the UK this is titled The Last Embrace....

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    1. ElizabethAugust 6, 2015 at 7:39 AM

      I believe that is the title in the UK.

      I love her books too....I hope you get read this one.

      Thanks for stopping, jaffareadstoo.

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