Reviews

The author makes liberal use of sentence fragments … it is clever, not overdone and creates an endearing writing style that academics can only envy. ~ Goodreads Review

My book club just read this book … we all loved it every page! It’s a powerful story that deals with love, family, grief and loss. The way the writer leads you through this book is both dramatic and emotional, making the reader feel connected with the characters. ~ Verified Amazon Review

There are a lot of secrets, guilty feelings, sadness, anger, and forgiveness, hope and love. I think the most important thing they learn from this, (and in turn we learn), is how important communication is among people who love each other. I thought this was a beautifully told book. ~ Goodreads Review

The way the author leads you through this book is both entertaining and heartbreaking at the same time. I wasn’t prepared for how it would affect me, I literally cried (sobbed) through several chapters. ~ Verified Amazon Review

Also the details and the descriptions were awesome. The author doesn’t only tells us the story, but she tells us extra details about the life of the characters, so in that way we can know them better and we can understand why they behave in the way they do. ~ Goodreads Review

I thought it would be too emotional for me, but it was perfect! And I love that it actually ended! Most stories keep you in suspense wanting more … but when I put it down and felt satisfied! Amazing! ~ Goodreads Review

The [book] uses the hot button topic of abortion and the landmark Roe v. Wade case … but it (the story) isn’t about abortion. It’s about loss, grief and acceptance and finding a way to survive one’s choices. ~ Far Escape Reviews

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