Understood Betsy

De: Dorothy Canfield Fisher

Narrado por: Anne Hancock

Elizabeth Ann is being carefully brought up by her Aunt Frances. Aunt Frances shares in all Elizabeth Ann's fears and slights, walks her to and from school each day, and conscientiously follows the most modern theories on child-rearing. She is the original helicopter parent. Not surprisingly, at nine years old Elizabeth Ann is timid and shy, friendless, and completely dependent on her doting aunt.

Then an emergency occurs, and the fearful little girl is temporarily sent to other relatives who live on a farm in Vermont. When her uncle Henry nonchalantly hands her the buggy reins for the ride from the train station, the newly named Betsy realizes that that this new family expects her to think for herself.

Dorothy Canfield Fisher was an early advocate of Maria Montessori's educational theory of learning by doing, and her heroine flourishes as she becomes aware of and interested in the world around her and discovers how truly capable she is.

Public Domain (P)2015 Anne Hancock

Understood Betsy:

I love this book! So fun! It’s VERY interesting, and being a girl myself I can relate to it!

Understood Betsy

Loved this sweet nostalgic story! The narrator did a fantastic job with voice changes and inflections. Truly delightful!

Like a picnic on a warm spring day

I really enjoyed this book. The descriptions of the countryside and the people who decorated it were warm and fuzzy - in a good way. Yes, it might have been a little predictable and pollyannish but those aren't always bad things. I watch my comfort movies over and over and know they aren't going to change and that's what I like about them. Sometimes I need a little sunshine and 'sometimes things do turn out alright' in my life and this fit the bill. I would say it 'was a simpler time' but I don't know that and suspect every time has its challenges and beauty. It was without cell phones, computers and sports cars and it appealed to my inner tween.
I was gifted this audiobook in exchange for an honest review.

wonderful

it brought back wonders of growing up as a young girl. loved it so much.

I loved it

The reason why I loved it was because it’s about a little girl who had never done anything on her but when her aunt get sick everything changes

Great reminder that children are capable

This was a very good book for me to listen to. It is a strong reminder that children should have the opportunity to struggle, grow and gain a sense of self confidence as they realize that they can do hard things.

Understood Betsy

Great book. Great reading too! I recommend this book! I listen to it very often.

8yo daughter adored it

The story is so sweetly written. The narrator does an excellent job. The descriptions of the feelings and experiences made it even better.

Thoughtful and reflective of growing up

I love the way the author tells the story without drawing her own conclusions. She shares the effects of different parenting on Betsy and what brought her strength and confidence. It shows how she grows up giving the reader the opportunity to experience it and make their own reflections.

Charming

Love this book! It is full of charm and wisdom. I have thoroughly enjoyed it