Review: thoughts on lean on me
Rating: 4 out of 5
Date: 02 26, 2014
This is a wonderful book. Jared is so so sweet. He's perfect for Rachel. He's kind and patient but most important he shows Rachel that he doesn't see her as a pity case but as a beautiful vibrant young woman who he adores and doesn't care if she can walk or what others think because he only sees what is her and not the chair. It's sad to see his own struggle but very real as well. Ms. Haken writes well researched and real stories that shed light on topics that we overlook in a very poignant and beautiful way.Rachel is a loud and outgoing woman. On the outside. This is her shell to show the world as she deals with being in a wheelchair. Afraid to let people close for fear they will pity her and she will need them. A need that she thinks will lead to her losing her independence. This drive has her pushing Jared away at first. Jared is persistent and she caves. Jared shows her that he is there for her, wanting her and to make her happy. Despite what people think of Jared, he is a very perceptive and kind man. And boy can he pleasure Rachel. Wow those scenes are hawt and beautiful at the same time. Beautiful because he shows Rachel she is special and it is his pleasure he seeks not his own.As they deal with Rachel's insecurities and needing a understanding and strong guy to help her show that there is more to her that people see, Jared is dealing with some things as well. He has a health issue and is scared to face it. He also has a dad who brings him down and stunts him from becoming something because of it. Ashamed of his health issue, he almost loses Rachel because of it. It takes something drastic for him to come to his senses. But Rachel shows that like Jared, she is there and isn't ashamed of him or finds him lacking anything for him having a illness.I love how they are about the unexpected news Rachel brings. Especially Jared we see a amazing supportive man not only for Rachel but his sister as well. This is a great guy.A book about love, showing you are there and see beyond the outside facade and see the person and about being supportive. A story of strength and that love knows no bounds. Ms. Haken rights a true and real poignant tale that we can all learn from.