Review: An Uncommon Life, by Bethany Kelly
An Uncommon Life is a collection of true-life accounts written by Bethany Kelly, the eldest daughter of Peter Amsterdam and Abi (formerly Damaris), recounting memories of her childhood and teenage years, including her interactions with Father David (Grandpa), Maria, and their immediate family.
* Read Bethany’s account of meeting Grandpa for the first time at five years old.
I remember being mildly curious as to whether I would be meeting a man with a lion’s head.
* Hear about Grandpa’s attempts to teach her how to dive.
I’d walk to the edge of the diving board, put myself in the proper position, and promptly chicken out.
* Firsthand accounts of what it was like to be a part of the “Teen Training” program that took place in Grandpa’s Home.
I remember being somewhat disappointed that initially it was going to be just us girls, as at the time, I thought it would have been interesting to have four teen boys there as well.
* Read about hiking and camping adventures with her father, Peter A., and Pete (Ricky) and Techi.
The cold seemed to instantly hit my brain, and I sort of froze, watching things float out of the canoe as if in a daze.
* Read parts of personal letters Bethany and Pete wrote each other as they continued their close friendship while living apart.
Dear sweet Bethy, … I’ve learned a lot in this last year or so, from my trip, and from Grandpa’s Homegoing, and of course from you.
* And Bethany shares some of the joys and experiences she has encountered raising her daughter, Olivia.
I had cared for children for many years … so I figured I had a pretty good grasp of what was involved in having children. But having my own was so different. … I had no idea I was capable of so much love for a child.
Thirteen chapters of personal details!
Over 60 never-before-published photos!
Find it at: www.AnUncommonLife.com
Note: An Uncommon Life is an independent endeavor and not a WS publication. This was written with those 14-and-up as the target audience. However, there are portions that may be suitable to be read to children at the parent’s discretion.
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