This is #4 in the series, and I am not tired of them yet! Anne has finished college, betrothed to Gilbert, and is now moving to Windy Poplars to spend three years as a principal and teacher in Sunnyside. It's the story of all the interesting people she meets and helps there, including a cat! Anne is a miracle worker, and is occasionally misguided, but it always turns out great in the end.
Her optimism and relentless commitment to look for the good in others is inspiring to me. She is kind and forthright and doesn't hesitate to take on tough challenges. The results are stunning, from helping little Elizabeth find her father to helping her friend marry at last. Because Anne's motives are pure, it's fun to watch how the little vignettes play out. And all of this is played out in a challenging milieu where the ruling family is against her. This battle doesn't last long, though, and Anne is able to inadvertently win them over.
I really enjoy the way L.M. Montgomery takes interesting, colorful, and often humorous characters, and leads them into unpredictable and interesting scenarios. It's fun to watch them play out with Anne's energetic and faithful help. These are a joy to read, and they motivate me to be more like her. Lately I've been a little depleted physically, and so I rest more. Summer heat and visitors take it out of me. I've been able to read and enjoy this series and not feel like I"m wasting my time. They lift me up. So good!
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