All We Know of Love

by Katie Schneider

Book Overview

Jo Shepherd grew up on a farm in the Pacific Northwest under the loving care of her grandfather, Frank. After spending months nursing him through his final painful illness, Jo receives a vision of the... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0767904095
• ISBN13: 9780767904094
• Release Date: July 2001
• Publisher: Broadway Books
• Length: 304 Pages
• Weight: 0.60 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 5.2" x 8.0"

Customer Reviews

I enjoyed enough to give copies to all my reading friends

I bought this book twice and liked it enough to give my copies away before I got past the first chapter. I finally bought a third copy and was rewarded to get to finish it myself. Schneider writes with beautiful prose and sensitivity. It is obvious she is an artist, in addition to being a writer. I have since given two more copies to friends, and recommended it to a friend's book club. I am sure this writer will go far!

I can't wait for the next book!

All We Know of Love is a beautiful, incredibly well written story. As another reader noted, only what is absolutely necessary is stated. Well said. It's refreshing to not have to wade through paragraphs of needless description, flowery details and inconsequential character history. I love Jo and appreciate that this isn't another of those "chick" books where female characters whine about men and their non-existent love lives. This story is about authentic relationships and how relationships from the past influence those in the present. I highly recommend this book and can't wait for the next novel from Katie Schneider!

Beautiful, Surreal, and Affecting

Schneider's first novel is filled with evocative images, complex relationships, and fascinating characters. The story unfolds slowly and purposefully through the delicate, rich voice of its heroine. With a deft touch and evocative descriptions, Schneider provides a deep sense of place--whether that place is Eastern Washington, Florence, or New York. Spirituality, loss, and romance are key elements in the development of Jo's sense of self and in her development into quite an interesting young woman. Highly recommended!

A beautiful debut novel

From the opening pages of Katie Schneider's first novel to the final words of love and adoration, I became lost in this story. The characters, the situations and the locales all rang true. I especially liked the unique way she alternated between past tense and present tense, weaving the old with the new, the rich favors of Florence with the solid earthiness of the Pacific northwest. Ms. Schneider has a gift for writing crisp, clean prose that sings. I highly recommend this novel to anyone who has ever followed a dream. For anyone who has ever fallen in love.

Compelling first novel

I just stayed up all night and finished this magical book! Jo, the main character, is well-drawn and complex, as are her relationships. The story has several levels that are echoed in the settings - I especially liked Florence as a haven and a place of transformation. The language is rich, at times funny, and always right on target. Brava, Katie Schneider!