Review: Overcoming tragedy
Rating: 4 out of 5
Date: 03 1, 2013
The last time we saw Desiree was in Three River Ranch trying to talk her friend Rory to move back to Billings. However, Rory ended up staying at Three River. Which happens to be a good thing, because Des is having a tad bit of problem at the beginning of the story and needs a change of scenery. Plus, Carson's buddy Zach is in need of help and Des is the perfect person to help. After all she happens to be an excellent physical therapist. She might be the right person to help Zach's father recover and possibly the rest of the family.I really enjoyed this story. I love the dynamics between the hero and the heroine. Especially when they are so similar in so many ways and yet contrast in others. Both of them carry a lot of responsibility on their shoulders, but so afraid to ask for help.Des has abandonment issues, so when things look unsteady she picks up and leaves before they can get worst. Plus, she tends put out this personal that she's better than you attitude, which tends to put people off like Zach's sister. However, that all stems from her childhood. Goodness, childhood can be rough.Zach being the oldest of Gamble family has some serious issues. They seem to come out more after the car crash. A lot has to do with survivors guilt and other underline issues. For instance, wonder if his parents truly loved him even though he was adopted and his other siblings were biological (that does take a toll on a person).Overall, a good read. Ms. Snopek is able to bring to joy out of the darkness in this story. Yes, it is heart-tugging with a family conquering the struggles of life. One of my favorite lines in the story sum up the ups and downs of life perfectly:"Sometimes we lead. Sometimes we follow. Sometimes we get lost. But the main thing is, we're on the journey together."And that's the most important thing to remember, that through struggles we don't have to be alone. So, I hope you get a chance to read His Reluctant Rancher, because it gives a new hope when tragedy happens.*review copy*