"The Magic of Ordinary Days" is a novel written by Ann Howard Creel. The story is set during World War II in Colorado and revolves around the life of a young woman named Livy Dunne. Livy finds herself in an unexpected situation when she becomes pregnant out of wedlock. In order to avoid scandal and judgment from her family and community, Livy agrees to an arranged marriage with a shy and quiet farmer named Ray Singleton. Initially, Livy struggles to adjust to her new life in rural Colorado and her reserved husband. However, as time goes by, Livy begins to appreciate the unique beauty of her surroundings and develops a deep connection with Ray.
Writer: Ann Howard Creel (novel), Camille Thomasson (teleplay)
Pregnant out of wedlock, an educated young woman is pressured by her father into an arranged marriage with a lonely farmer in this drama set during WWII. Pregnant out of wedlock, an educated young woman is pressured by her father into an arranged marriage with a lonely farmer in this drama set during WWII.
However, as time goes by, Livy begins to appreciate the unique beauty of her surroundings and develops a deep connection with Ray. Together, they experience the magic that can be found in the simplest of moments and begin to build a genuine love and understanding for one another. "The Magic of Ordinary Days" explores themes of love, forgiveness, and the strength and resilience of the human spirit.
The Magic of Ordinary Days
Pregnant out of wedlock, an educated young woman is pressured by her father into an arranged marriage with a lonely farmer in this drama set during WWII.
It reminds us that even in the midst of challenging circumstances, ordinary days can hold extraordinary enchantment if we open our hearts to it..
Reviews for "The Illusion of Ordinary: Unveiling the Magic in Everyday Life"
1. Jane - 2/5 stars - I found "Brief Description of the Magic of Ordinary Days" to be quite underwhelming. The story was slow and lacked any real excitement or intrigue. I also felt that the characters were poorly developed and lacked depth. Overall, I was disappointed with this book and would not recommend it to others.
2. John - 1/5 stars - I couldn't get into "Brief Description of the Magic of Ordinary Days" at all. The plot was predictable and the writing style felt flat and uninspired. I found myself bored and disinterested throughout the entire book. The characters were bland and unrelatable, making it difficult to connect with the story. I would not recommend this book to anyone looking for an engaging and captivating read.
3. Emily - 2/5 stars - "Brief Description of the Magic of Ordinary Days" did not live up to my expectations. The premise seemed promising, but the execution fell flat. The story lacked a compelling conflict and the pacing was slow. I was hoping for more depth and emotion from the characters, but they felt one-dimensional and unmemorable. Overall, I was left feeling unsatisfied with this book.