Review: Don't fear the sad overtones
Rating: 4 out of 5
Date: 08 22, 2013
I enjoyed the realism of this book. I know some people didn't care for the sadness throughout the book, but while I found it realistic it wasn't so real that it made me depressed or bummed out. The way I view this book is like the movie Sarah Plain and Tall. The characters have real feelings, struggles and trials they go through. But they approach it with the attitude that built this country-they kept moving forward.While Brant loved his wife, he still saw the need for his children to have a mother and for him to have a companion and he sought for a way to fill those needs.I liked how Abby was understanding of Brant and his children. She wasn't pushy about them letting go of their wife and mother and accepting her right up front. But allowed them to come though in each of their own times and accept her into their home as a mother and wife. She showed understanding, patience and kindness in allowing them to grieve and sort through their feelings.Now when a certain character died and Abby loses herself in the sadness...I felt she was a little self-absorbed, but I can understand that grieving is a different process for everyone for everyone.Overall, this book is pretty good and I enjoyed it.