Review: Excellent book
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 10 28, 2012
In a twelve-step program, the ninth step is make amends to the people you've harmed. Through his drinking Cotton O'Dell has harmed a lot of people. On the way to his wedding to Livie Saunders, he hits another car and kills the driver. He calls 911 and then leaves, moving to another state. He sends a postcard to Livie just saying he is sorry.After six years of heavy drinking, he is ready, with the help of AA, to resume his life. Is it possible for him to atone for all the damage he has done? Will anyone be able to forgive him for the hurt he has caused?This excellent book has complex, believable characters and a satisfactory credible denouement.