The Giving Quilt

An Elm Creek Quilts Novel

By: Jennifer Chiaverini

Narrated by: Christina Moore

Length: 11 hrs and 13 mins

Publisher's summary

Jennifer Chiaverini's Elm Creek Quilts novels are as lovingly crafted and heartwarming as the homemade quilts featured prominently in each story. The milestone 20th entry in this charming series, The Giving Quilt chronicles the week after Thanksgiving- Quiltsgiving- as residents of Elm Creek Manor find creative ways to answer the question, ''Why do you give?''

©2012 Jennifer Chiaverini (P)2012 Recorded Books

stick to the story line.

I prefer she sticks with Elm Creek characters rather than run​. all over the civil war, etc. was a distraction and an interruption several times. because of this I would not choose this author again.

It gave to me

After reading all of the Elm Creek series, and the last last one in particular, which gave a picture of the characters' lives 20 is years in the future, I was leery when ordering another. Chiaverini did an excellent job though adding new characters who each had a story to tell. I stayed with the story and was not disappointed.

The Title Gives Hint

Any additional comments?

I have read almost all of the Jennifer Chiaverini "Quilters" books and I have thoroughly enjoyed ALL of them. Prior to purchasing this audio book, I read several of the reviews, the latest few were not very impressed with this book, calling it preachy, etc. I can't say I necessarily disagree; it IS very different from the other books in this series save the setting and the characters. However, I can't say that the title of the book sort of hints to the fact that this is going to be a little more 'political' in its premise. "The Giving Quilt" and the description lends to the fact that the quilters will be donating quilts to Project Linus. Why does Project Linus give quilts to people? What type of subject matter will this book probably be delving into? Yes, I would say that the book WAS written from a slanted angle, but isn't that most fiction? I do think that the author was right on the mark with the world view on many of the issues discussed. I liked this book, although, as I said earlier, it is a different tone than previous books.

The last novel

Would you consider the audio edition of The Giving Quilt to be better than the print version?

Never read print version.

What was one of the most memorable moments of The Giving Quilt?

Too many to mention.

Which scene was your favorite?

All of them.

If you could rename The Giving Quilt, what would you call it?

Given with Love

Any additional comments?

So sorry to see this series come to an end.

One of my favorite books in this series!

This whole book is so interesting. This is one of my favorites in the Elm Creek Quilt series.

You feel as though you know these characters!

Love this series, how the author brings the characters to life and the knowledge of quilting techniques

The Best Story I've Listened to thus far

Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why?

Oh yes!

What did you like best about this story?

It was well thought out, researched and delivered. I especially liked the surprise ending of the doctor coming back to the community. Everyone learned, including me, in this story.

What about Christina Moore’s performance did you like?

The narrator's voice in depicting the characters was very well done.

Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you?

When the doctor's wife asked for Gerdie's (?) help is saving her husband.

Any additional comments?

More along these lines are appreciated.

love the book

Like the rest of the books in the series, it is wonderful. I highly recommend the series.

loved it.

again another great read of Jennifer's Quilting Stories. Makes me wish I could be part of all the creations of these quits. on to the next book

Not the Best Elm Creek Quilts Book

Assumed if a person is conservative, they are idiots. The basic story is good but very biased.