A Confederate Lady Comes of Age: The Journal of Pauline Decaradeuc Heyward, 1863-1888

This is a compelling diary of a young woman, dedicated to her family and community, who demonstrated great maturity during an extraordinarily difficult time. It shows an interesting side of what life was like for southern woman during and after the Civil War. Pauline was a strong and intelligent woman who had the courage to confront a Union General about a wrong done to her family. It is a remarkable account which gives much insight into the life of a woman - daughter, sister, wife and mother - in the Civil War south. Despite the comment from the reader in Moscow, those who read this book know they must be content with this one, and only, account of the author's life.

I really liked this book. It was funny and interesting. I hated it when she died, but it was still funny. I can't wiat for the sequel!