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This is one of the most heart warming, profoundly wise and all-around joy bringing books I know of. I've read it many times over the course of my life. Her early experiences with speaking English contain the funniest scenes I've ever read. She has a deep and solid faith which it does all of us good to be "refreshed" in, a living faith which sustains her and her family in difficult decisions and tragic times, and which brings joy to everyday life as it's lived throughout the year; she also shares her family's seasonal traditions with us. If your sense of what it means to be an American is wavering a bit in these times, this book will happily re-ground you. This is the real Maria von Trapp and her family, who became known to the world as the Trapp Family Singers. Good as that acclaimed movie (The Sound of Music) is, it doesn't come close to this!
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Customers find this book to be better than the movie adaptation, with a rich story of faith that touches all emotions. They appreciate how the love of family held them together and how faith kept them united and strong. The book is engaging and informative, with detailed descriptions of events, and one customer notes how the author's personality comes through clearly in the writing.
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314 customers mention content, 303 positive, 11 negative
This was a great book. The history of their lives and the struggles were just amazing. Their faith and their love of family held them together.Read more
A great read...These real people were AMAZING!! What strength and accomplishment...What compassion...Read more
...This is a wonderful and spiritual moving story that will keep your attention and renew your faith in God, live and family.Read more
Wonderful book and the real story is even better than the mivie. There is so much history in this book. But the book is also humorous and touching....Read more
209 customers mention story, 205 positive, 4 negative
It was a great story that filled in many of the holes in the movie/play "The Sound of Music." It also made clear the depth of faith in the...Read more
...and other bizarre and weird plots, this book by Maria tells a beautiful story of a family kept together by love, sacrifice, faith....Read more
What a wonderful story! I have loved the movie based on thrilled since I was a small child and even now at age 60 it is still one of my favorites....Read more
...The movie doesn't even scratch the surface of an amazing story, filled with insight on how I'm sure most immigrants felt during that period of time....Read more
92 customers mention inspiring, 91 positive, 1 negative
Well written. Inspiring story. Really enjoyable for all of us who love the movie. However, it goes on a bit long and gets a little preachy off and on.Read more
Touching, heartwarming and humorous story of the von Trapp family. Insightful look into Christianity and the reasons behind the events we celebrate.Read more
...It is very inspiring and one can only hope for a wider readership so that people can use this family as a model for how to live this life, that...Read more
...to their faith and to each other that is beyond inspiring, heartwarming, inspiring and very different from the film, although if the film's purpose...Read more
79 customers mention family, 79 positive, 0 negative
...the movie since I was a child,but it didn't do justice to this amazing family.Read more
While I applaud this wonderful family, the book was rather tedious and boring....Read more
To read more about this incredible family and their incredible faith in the Lord they served each and every day. A must read.Read more
...woman and she shares her many insights on human nature, God, and family. Love this book!Read more
74 customers mention engaging, 69 positive, 5 negative
Very well written someone not trained as an author. Interesting and refreshing perspective on transitioning from Austrian-european culture to...Read more
What an incredibly interesting and fun read about the Von Trapp Family that broadens one's view of the wonderful movie "The Sound of Music."...Read more
This was such an interesting book. What courage they had. The movie was only the beginning of their story. Fabulous!Read more
Totally different than the movie. Entertaining, historical and personal.Read more
72 customers mention informative, 70 positive, 2 negative
...Great and informative.Read more
Very informative....especially for someone who is very fond of the movie...The Sound of Music.Read more
A wonderful family history as well as some historical happenings. I loved it. Nothing like the movie....Read more
...Christian family who were selfless, hardworking and totally giving to whoever needed help. An inspirational story of courage.Read more
57 customers mention faith, 56 positive, 1 negative
I did not know of the Trapp family until I read this story. Their faith, family values and loyalty is something we don't see anymore!...Read more
Probably the best biography I've read. I love the humor and the honesty. The dedication to Christ is extraordinary!...Read more
...I really began to appreciate her strong faith, her intelligence, her parenting and her courage to try things she was unfamiliar with....Read more
...They were very charitable, honest and hardworking. Glad I bought this book on a Kindle sale..... I loved the book and very happy I bought it.Read more
57 customers mention writing style, 54 positive, 3 negative
Well written. Inspiring story. Really enjoyable for all of us who love the movie. However, it goes on a bit long and gets a little preachy off and on.Read more
was very well written Maria made you feel as if you were there you could feel the grief they felt as a family te death of husband and fatherRead more
This book is beautifully written! She paints an amazing picture of her homeland thru her words. You can almost imagine yourself as one of the family....Read more
...So well written you fell as if you are a silent member of the Trapp Family as they live their lives in our recent and dynamic past....Read more
Outstanding!
This book is outstanding! I have always loved the movie and now that I’ve read this book, I wonder why it’s not as popular as the movie. I love the faith promoting stories and the family’s determination to always do God’s will. I found myself compelled to share the stories with my family as I read.
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HeiReviewed in Germany on November 3, 2023
Eine wichtige Ergänzung zum Film „The Sound of Music“: wie ging es weiter?
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感動した! Highly recommended!
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David ReyReviewed in Spain on March 29, 2025
inspiradora fuerza de la fe
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Superb real life account of Sound of Music'-The real family
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