Review: Touching and heartfelt
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 12 5, 2013
“Sometimes in life we have to go through, what we go through, to get to where we are today…”I received this book from the author for an honest review.A heartwarming and emotional book that touched the very basics of human kind. The need to belong, to be accepted, to be seen and most of all to be validated.A gripping story that will draw you in from the start, not putting it down till the very last page. The author did a wonderful work creating this story and it was written with heartfelt compassion, care and knowledge.I believe her main aim with the book was the restoration of people and the sacrifices we make to achieve that.When life hands you the raw side of its existence, the only thing that will bring you back is the loving support of family, even if it is not by blood.All the characters in this book have crept into my heart and I wanted to be better acquainted. You want to see that life will finally turn around and give them that second change. Each character brought their own unique personalities to create this wonderful read, a read that I can recommend to all.Elizabeth's family will cause a few smiles, touching the very need for connection and belonging. Each of her children were part of the antidote for the weary souls, Lucy, Maggie and Randolph.Maggie was the one that was determined to get her family back. Having a breakdown in her life made her adamant finding her family. With the help of Damon and Denise she found them and we learn of the long road of recovery, of reconnecting and establishment of the old ties in something new and better.Randolph, the only male in the small group will astound you with his in-depth wisdom and his ability to give into the places that are very important to him.Lucy, the youngest of the group will break your heart. Her life-story very emotional as you walk with her to end the cycle of addiction and homelessness.A wonderful story that was written from the heart, leaving you with the hope that second changes are possible.Thanks Rene for this opportunity.