Recently, I have read the book "The Thorn Birds" by Collen McCullough. This story is based on real life events. Actually, McCullough's wonderful drama tells us about her tragic life, describing it from childhood to adulthood. I personally feel it is the best book I have ever read.
The main character is a young girl named Meggie Cleary. Meggie has a hard life because her parents are very strict and don't understand her.In addition ,she has six brothers, who bother her all the time. However, there is one brother who understands her, his name is Frank. They talk to each other and Frank protects her and doesn't let the other brothers pick on her. Unfortunately, Frank runs away from home and she feels very lonely and deserted.
Later, Meggie meets a young priest named Father Ralph, a relative of the family. Meggie falls in love with Father Ralph, a thing that is forbidden because of his duty as a priest. However, Meggie is in love and hopes he will marry her one day although Father Ralph is sent to Rome and becomes a bishop. Later Meggie marries Luke, nevertheless, she still loves bishop Ralph. Luke, Meggie's husband, is interested in money. He leaves her and takes all the money she earns as a housekeeper. Meggie becomes pregnant and when she is about to give birth, Father Ralph comes to visit her. She gives birth to her first baby. It is a girl whose name is Justine. Meggie goes on vacation to Matlock island, where she meets bishop Ralph. There they make love and Meggie becomes pregnant with Ralph's son, Dane. Despite that fact, Meggie doesn't tell Ralph Dane is his son.
To conclude, in the light of the above, I strongly believe "The Thorn Birds" is a book you must read. I recommend all of you to read it. The moment you start reading it, you won't regret it.
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Daphna
