Review: The Soul Bearers by Sylvia Massara
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 05 24, 2012
Alex, a freelance travel writer, who spends her time moving throughout Australia, has decided to go back to her roots in Sydney. But for Alex Sydney is not an easy place to be. This is not a safe have or reminder of a childhood spent with carefree days. Instead she is now facing the demons of her abuse. When she left, at fifteen, she swore to never return but healing takes a long time and the abuse must be faced head on if healing is to take place.Looking for accommodations she meets Steven and Mathew, a couple who together have come to terms with the pain in their pasts. Both rejected by their families they have found unconditional love for the first time. As they cherish their relationship there are dark clouds on the horizon. But for now they are living in the moment and enjoying what they have built together.Alex is immediately taken with the young men who have given her a room in their home. Steve, the actor, so good looking people turn to stare at him and Matthew, the event planner, who keeps their lives on track with his easy acceptance and mild manner. But even as they begin to trust each other and share their stories, they know the dark clouds will eventually change everything.A warm story of love, heartbreak, grief and healing, The Soul Bearers is one that will stay with the reader. The author, Ms. Massara, uses a light hand while she explores the deepest recesses of the human soul. Never forcing emotion but allowing it to come from within she takes the reader on a journey of discovery. The characters grow within the story, slowly and carefully binding the reader to them. Very well written and smoothly edited this is a book I recommend very highly.For ages 18+ with the warning the subject matter may be controversial to some readers.Karen Bryant Doering,Parents' Little Black Book