Review: Changed my life
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 12 12, 2013
I finished this book a few hours ago, and although my new resolution is to write reviews for all books I read (I'm an addict, truly) I'm behind, but I needed. had to. was compelled to write this review asap.There have been a handful of times when a book has gripped my soul and stayed with it for a while, reminding me what's important in life. I can now add this book to that pile .Although I know this author has written other books, and this one had ha big response and I remember her saying on FB that it was different, I was intrigued enough to put this book on my wish list, and then it was purchased for me by  a friend. all I can say was I'm sorry, I'm sorry I didn't purchase this book on my own, I'm sorry I haven't experience your writing yet, I'm sorry that this isn't an international best seller because it should be.okay, enough rambling on to the good shit:Likes:it's actually difficult for me to form real words because I loved it all. the growth, the sorrow, the feeling, the love, the relationships. I felt it all and left me teary eyed (and that's VERY rare, I promise you)the writing is flawless and gripping.I WAS the characters and I FELT everything. the good the bad and the ugly.Dislikes:Now this is simply plot based, and is no reflection at all toward the writing and I know this is going t sound vague because I don't want to spoil, but I hated the way shit went down in their lives. I'm referring to the gap. I know I know. not great for a review. but I guess I'm speaking more the writer.Bottom line, I know the critics have said that the market has been flooded with crappy books, and to a degree I agree, but I also disagree. this book is the reason that self publishing is a blessing. thank you for writing this story JB.(and I read your acknowledgement/author stuff and I plan no making a donation. prayers are with you)