How Long to Read The Rose: A Life Between Petals and Thorns

How Long Does it Take to Read The Rose: A Life Between Petals and Thorns?

It takes the average reader 2 hours and 40 minutes to read The Rose: A Life Between Petals and Thorns by Mary Ellen James

Assuming a reading speed of 250 words per minute. Learn more

Description

When I decided to write a memoir of my incredible mother, I thought about all the random and disconnected stories that she told me over the years and figured that would be a good place to start. As I put down words to describe her stories, I found that I was subconsciously blending them into my own vivid memories and recollections. I felt compelled to describe what I knew about the life she lived for over 100 years in ways that most people would not know, or never know. It wasn't until I had conversations with my children about their grandmother's life that the desire to actually write this memoir was realized. The seed was planted, though, when my youngest son, Nathan, came home during a college semester break and brought with him a professional recorder and microphone to record his grandmother's stories. As we sat in the living room and Nathan began to give her queues to start speaking, it was apparent that she was not eager to speak into the microphone. Even though many years have gone by after that failed endeavor, I always had the desire to complete what my children wanted me to accomplish but didn't know when--until now. It is my hope that this memoir will inspire someone to tell their own story of a loved one's journey. For me, it was not only cathartic but my most satisfying and rewarding endeavor ever.

How long is The Rose: A Life Between Petals and Thorns?

The Rose: A Life Between Petals and Thorns by Mary Ellen James is 160 pages long, and a total of 40,000 words.

This makes it 54% the length of the average book. It also has 49% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read The Rose: A Life Between Petals and Thorns Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 3 hours and 38 minutes to read The Rose: A Life Between Petals and Thorns aloud.

What Reading Level is The Rose: A Life Between Petals and Thorns?

The Rose: A Life Between Petals and Thorns is suitable for students ages 10 and up.

Note that there may be other factors that effect this rating besides length that are not factored in on this page. This may include things like complex language or sensitive topics not suitable for students of certain ages.

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