In the mood for a memoir

The Pioneer Woman: Black Heels to Tractor Wheels by Ree Drummond
Source: Borrowed from the library
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

I recently read two memoirs I had borrowed from the library.  First, was The Pioneer Woman: Black Heels to Tractor Wheels--A Love Story by Ree Drummond. I picked this one up because I knew a little bit of the story behind Ree's blog and was always fascinated by it.  This book follows her courtship and first year of marriage to her husband "Marlboro Man."  If you're a sucker for a love story, you need to read this book.  It is a fabulous read, made all the better because it actually happened.




Chocolate Chocolate: The True Story of Two Sisters, Tons of Treats, and the Little Chocolate Shop That Could by Frances Park & Ginger Park
Source: Borrowed from the library
My rating: 3 of 5 stars

The second memoir I just finished was Chocolate Chocolate: The True Story of Two Sisters, Tons of Treats, and the Little Shop That Could by Frances and Ginger Park.  I had never heard anything about this shop or the owners before picking up this book.  It turned out to be a good read and an absolute celebration of chocolate.  It's also an interesting look inside a small business for anyone who has ever dreamed of opening up their own shop.  These sisters had a really rocky start, but in the end they were able to fulfill their dream.  The book doesn't sugarcoat their struggles and it also addresses some tough subjects such as their father's death and both of their parents' experiences in war-torn Korea.  There were lots of happy moments as well and overall, it was a sweet, heartfelt story.