Review: Insightful, Thought-provoking, and deeply moving . . .
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 03 29, 2012
I read this novel some months ago and still am moved by the thoughtful insights this author has regarding the kind of circumstances many returning veterans encounter.  Survivor guilt is one of the most pervasive issues for many returning veterans and here the author brings home some relationship issues that overlap--her need to move on with her life after mourning the loss of her husband, her child's emotional issues, and dealing with Alec's need to process and re-build his life as a civilian.  The author has written in a clear and precise style, crafting characters that are drawn from real life and whose experiences could easily be our own.  It is the kind of story that will remain in the reader's memory and one that offers a deeply satisfying reading experience.  It's one that has become a part of my "favorites" library and one I will re-read several times.