Three Rivers Rising Paperback – September 13, 2011

Since I grew up and have lived in Johnstown my entire life, I have always had an interest in the Johnstown Flood. As a child I read "The Day it Rained Forever." I always wished that there were more novels written about the Johnstown Flood. I actually wanted to read "In Sunlight, In a Beautiful Garden," but there was no Kindle version. So I chose this instead.What else can I say but WOW. So many parts of this book left me absolutely breathless. The prose is so beautiful, and fits so well with the story. I love how well developed the characters are. Books like this are what make tragedies like the Johnstown Flood really come to life. I have visited the museums countless times. I picnic in South Fork at the 1889 park that overlooks where the dam used to be. Everyday, I drive past the iron bridge where are all the debris collected and burned. But reading this book reminded me of real people who lived and died during one of the most catastrophic natural disasters in American history. I know the characters in the story were not real people, but it does remind you that real people suffered. The same way that Jack and Rose brought the Titanic to life for so many people.This is definitely a book that I will read again and again. I also highly recommend it to anyone who likes historical fiction and/or a good love story. This is historical fiction at it's best. Also, even though it is listed as YA, anybody who is a fan of beautiful writing and a great story will enjoy this book.

This is a well written fiction about people from Johnstown and people from the club. It gives insight as to how daughters of wealthy were expected to marry into wealth. It also gives insight into true love, forgiveness, and learning what is most important in life.

Buy this book. You will not be disappointed. Amazing, well-drawn characters set in an historical event. And after you read the book, check out the audio book. You will weep at its beauty.

Well-developed characters who confronted more of life's problems than the flood. Very good historical fiction for older teens and adults.

Poorly written. Details not accurate. I was born in Johnstown and disappointed it the novel. Author should have checked her historical facts.

It draws the reader into it's story and you actually feel like you are in the flood with them! EXCELLENT READ

Just re-read this incredibly beautiful story and enjoyed it even more than I did the first time.

Good read and nostalgic about what happened in Johnstown