Synopsis (Taken from Amazon)
Two young families are on the brink of new beginnings. Brynn and Eric Branson, recently married, are overjoyed with their baby, Paul. Alison and Jared Jensen are equally excited to start their life together, with Alison eager to escape the influence of her overbearing father, Cecil. Both couples are filled with anticipation for their futures.However, life takes a dramatic turn when Jared is deployed to Afghanistan. In a misguided attempt to help Alison cope with a devastating loss, Cecil and Gail, Alison’s parents, intervene in ways that profoundly affect both young couples.As they navigate through heartbreaks and some victories over the next twenty years, will these couples find their way back to happiness? Can they overcome loss and tragedy, and will hope ultimately triumph?
Review
The book begins following two separate and seemingly happy couples. However, life rarely goes as planned, and the book quickly delves into the depths of human sadness.
As a parent whose child has wandered off, the emotions are nearly indescribable—shock, sadness, fear, and an overwhelming need to find them. But I could not imagine not finding them. However, the author did an amazing job of describing the traumatic event for the characters, and each handled their emotions in distinctly different ways.
I thoroughly enjoyed the intertwined aspect of mental illness and the different ways in which people handle grief.
I could not put the book down. I loved everything about this heartbreaking story.
If you enjoy a good read, this is a great book for you!
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