Review: Finding Freedom...WONDERFUL MUST READ EMOTIONAL JOURNEY!
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 02 22, 2014
Every single character from the Piper Anderson series IS family to me and Jedda is now that to me as well.  I wanted to wrap my arms around him, give comforting hugs and words of advice, at the beginning of this book and throughout! Danielle has done it AGAIN!  There were moments I wanted to gut wrench cry, moments I laughed, moments that took my breath away.Danielle has the unique talent of being able to bring her stories and characters to life. She is a master at this.  She nails it with every single book by making me feel like she knows MY life story, MY emotions/feelings/actions...what MY life experience has been...she captures ME.  Always has connected me personally to her characters.With Finding Freedom, I was especially struck by how often I would contemplate and reflect upon what was transpiring in the story.  Why?? As I read some select parts (or else I would have read in its entirety) of this book to a very wise woman, she told me the reason I felt this way is because MANY of us have had or are going through these same emotions/feelings...it's what makes this so incredible...Danielle truly connects us.I love how Jedda transforms and gains an understanding of himself in this book.  Do I think his story is done? Heck no.  He has some serious emotional issues that need addressing as does Willow, but knowing there is a strong support system of Betty, Clay, Bobby, Piper, Michael, Jules and Crystal will help.This is another aspect of Finding Freedom that I loved.  Danielle didn't shy away from bringing attention to real life medical issues such as PTSD, panic attacks, anxiety and depression, just like diabetes is a real medical illness. These were once taboo illnesses not to be discussed.  I hope her doing so helps others realize these are real, there is treatment available and there is no reason for shame.Danielle no wonder you have my heart.  Each book you write is not only therapeutic to me but makes me feel HOME.I can't wait to visit with my "family" again. Until then...I highly recommend this book to all.  You will not be disappointed that's for sure.