Review: Lovely return back home
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 02 14, 2014
Since the beginning of this series, I've watched the slow disintegration of Trent and Laura's marriage. What's made it even sadder is they're both really good people. He's admired by the troops under his command and she's a vital part of the support infrastructure for the families waiting for their loved ones to return home from deployment.I couldn't understand why Trent kept volunteering for deployment and distancing himself from his wife and family. This book not only answered that question but gave me insight into the travesties of war that I'd never considered. I'm the daughter of an Army NCO who served in Vietnam and now have a deeper understanding of what was really going on with him.Trent's journey back to Laura was so very special. He wanted desperately to come home to her emotionally, spiritually and physically. Despite her deep hurt from him essentially abandoning her, Laura wanted the same thing too. I loved how authentic their story seemed, requiring the support of friends and co-workers and managing through the setbacks.I loved this story. It's not just a sensitively portrayed romance but a tribute to those men and women serving our country in extraordinary ways and the courage it takes for their families to support them. Really well done.