Mennonite in a Little Black Dress: A Memoir of Going Home
Mennonite in a Little Black Dress: A Memoir of Going Home
Nonfiction | Autobiography / Memoir | Adult | Published in 2009
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Nonfiction | Autobiography / Memoir | Adult | Published in 2009241
Autobiography / Memoir • Nonfiction
Michigan • 2000s
2009
Adult
18+ years
Super Short Summary
In Mennonite in a Little Black Dress: A Memoir of Going Home, Rhoda Janzen narrates her return to her Mennonite community after personal upheavals. Through humor and reflection, she explores the support of her faith and family while examining her identity and cultural heritage.
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Review Roundup
Rhoda Janzen's Mennonite in a Little Black Dress: A Memoir of Going Home provides a humorous and poignant recount of her return to her Mennonite roots after personal upheavals. Critics praise its witty narrative and heartfelt reflections but note occasional over-reliance on stereotypes. Overall, readers find it a charming blend of humor and insight into Mennonite culture.
Who Should Read Mennonite in a Little Black Dress: A Memoir of Going Home?
Readers who enjoy humorous, introspective memoirs exploring cultural and personal identity will find Mennonite in a Little Black Dress captivating. Fans of books like Eat, Pray, Love by Elizabeth Gilbert and Bossypants by Tina Fey will appreciate Rhoda Janzen's witty and heartfelt journey of returning to her Mennonite roots.
33,268 ratings
Loved it
Mixed feelings
Not a fan
241
Autobiography / Memoir • Nonfiction
Michigan • 2000s
2009
Adult
18+ years
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