I really enjoyed the book. This scenario actually happened to my father when he received a call, supposedly from my son, saying that he was being held in jail and needed money for bail. Fortunately, dad didn't fall for it, but if he had I can image him wanting to take matters into his own hands and following in Mrs. Plansky's footsteps. What a fun ride!

I received Pieces of Blue with great excitement. I expected this would be a story about a strong mother's courageous journey forward after losing her husband in a tragic accident. I had anticipated marveling at this woman's insight and skillful planning in getting an old hotel up and running while somehow successfully raising her three children. She would endure hardships and challenges, yes, but in the end she would prevail. Instead, I was dismayed by the decisions she made both as they related to her children and the restoration of the hotel, and the plot segue from what could have been a unique and uplifting adventure to a storyline more tailored toward yearning teens.
I wish I had enjoyed the book more.