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Pause to Rewind
#1 Amazon bestseller from award-winning author Aimee Alexander.When single mom Jenny's little boy falls ill, she must face her past and all that she has run from, to save her beloved Charlie. An uplifting novel of love, tough choices and triumph of the human heart.'Could only have been written by a woman who loves children and their ways because the dialogue so authentically captures the child's voice and personality.' - Evening Herald'Nicholas Sparks watch out,' bestselling author, Suzy Duffy.'Entwines the threads of mystery, plot and character into a compelling yarn that charms and chills but always captivates.' - Evening Herald'A moving story of a mother's love and a woman's personal development.' - Image Magazine'The author fizzes through the pages, bringing out the positive in tragic events and, once again, manages to inject humour and pace, as well as empathy.' - Irish Independent'Look Inside' this popular book club pick, now.
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First published October 17, 2014
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30Ìýbooks92ÌýfollowersAimee Alexander is the pen name of bestselling Irish author, Denise Deegan. Denise writes contemporary teenage fiction under her own name. As Aimee Alexander, she writes contemporary adult fiction that focuses, largely, on family and relationships.
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November 21, 2014
This book was a freebie recommendation from BookBub and I am so glad I chose to get it. It is set in Ireland and was originally titled "Time in A Bottle", but I think the new title Pause to Rewind suits it very well. It is told in the first person which is not a style I tend to be fond of, but this author uses it so well that it took very little time for me to adapt and enjoy it. Jenny is forced through unexpected circumstances to rewind her life and go back to people she has become cut-off from for help. Along the way she learns how strong she can be, who her real friends are and the true meaning of family. I don't want to give away too much about the meat of the story, but it is well told and will probably bring on the tears. Keep your tissues handy! Highly recommended!
September 27, 2020
Irish single mother copes with young son's illness. The ending was a bit predictable, but the characterizations were good. However, the 4 year old child was unrealistically precocious. 3.5 rounded up to 4.
November 27, 2014
Don't Pause to Rewind - Just Keep Reading!
Pause to Rewind is about a journey. Not an ordinary journey with a clear destination at the end - but one fraught with danger, dread, courage and suffering. It's a cancer journey and when the sufferer is a wonderful, energetic little four-year-old boy than Pause to Rewind could be a tough read. But the skill of the author, Aimee Alexander, brings us along this path with skill, compassion, knowledge and a gritty sense of humour as Jenny, the single mother of Charlie and the narrator, slowly comes to terms with her son's diagnosis.
We get to know and love Charlie. The writing is direct and very much on the pulse of the moment - the medical information is delivered skillfully, without slowing the story, which also highlights Jenny's own journey with her past and the consequences of a night she has never been able to forget.
As Charlie struggles through his illness, his cocky sense of humour never falters. The dialogue is authentic, you can hear his voice in your head as you read. In these most difficult of circumstances can romance raise its head and dare to hope? Can lost relationships be repaired, regained? Read Pause to Rewind and travel that journey with Charlie. You will not be disappointed. Highly recommended.
Pause to Rewind is about a journey. Not an ordinary journey with a clear destination at the end - but one fraught with danger, dread, courage and suffering. It's a cancer journey and when the sufferer is a wonderful, energetic little four-year-old boy than Pause to Rewind could be a tough read. But the skill of the author, Aimee Alexander, brings us along this path with skill, compassion, knowledge and a gritty sense of humour as Jenny, the single mother of Charlie and the narrator, slowly comes to terms with her son's diagnosis.
We get to know and love Charlie. The writing is direct and very much on the pulse of the moment - the medical information is delivered skillfully, without slowing the story, which also highlights Jenny's own journey with her past and the consequences of a night she has never been able to forget.
As Charlie struggles through his illness, his cocky sense of humour never falters. The dialogue is authentic, you can hear his voice in your head as you read. In these most difficult of circumstances can romance raise its head and dare to hope? Can lost relationships be repaired, regained? Read Pause to Rewind and travel that journey with Charlie. You will not be disappointed. Highly recommended.
November 6, 2017
Brilliant read I would recommend this book really enjoyed it
December 22, 2014
I really liked this and if not for the silly errors peppered throughout I'd have given it 5 stars. I almost gave up quite near the start as they were becoming extremely tiresome though I'm pleased I stuck with it.
The cover drew me in initially. Hope she keeps it as it's a really nice one and eyecatching too.
It's a very good story-not an especially new idea but still held my interest throughout and I enjoyed it. Despite the main story there are some highly amusing remarks and little asides in it along with the more intensely sad sections.
However, the mistakes DO let the side down horribly. A lot of missing words like to/with or in/of
No used instead of now, mums instead of kids (!!), my and not by, quite a lot of dropped speechmarks/fullstops too. Then misused apostrophes which for most of the book were right so she knows how to use them properly and just didn't in places which is irritating. We had too used when to was meant and you're not your. All basic stuff.
THEN at one point a whole paragraph appeared which I believe appeared in the wrong place altogether....because till it appeared we'd not been introduced to Elaine (as we were later on) and it really confused me and was extremely baffling !! Not quite sure what happened there. I Googled a wafer and I'm none the wiser-I assume some sort of yoga mat ? Fozzie was wrongly spelt Fossie every time it was used. Then we hear about a kid called Alan who morphed into Adam then reverts back to Alan. That's just a bit sloppy to me.
All this said I'd certainly read another by her and hope her editor pays better attention next time !
The cover drew me in initially. Hope she keeps it as it's a really nice one and eyecatching too.
It's a very good story-not an especially new idea but still held my interest throughout and I enjoyed it. Despite the main story there are some highly amusing remarks and little asides in it along with the more intensely sad sections.
However, the mistakes DO let the side down horribly. A lot of missing words like to/with or in/of
No used instead of now, mums instead of kids (!!), my and not by, quite a lot of dropped speechmarks/fullstops too. Then misused apostrophes which for most of the book were right so she knows how to use them properly and just didn't in places which is irritating. We had too used when to was meant and you're not your. All basic stuff.
THEN at one point a whole paragraph appeared which I believe appeared in the wrong place altogether....because till it appeared we'd not been introduced to Elaine (as we were later on) and it really confused me and was extremely baffling !! Not quite sure what happened there. I Googled a wafer and I'm none the wiser-I assume some sort of yoga mat ? Fozzie was wrongly spelt Fossie every time it was used. Then we hear about a kid called Alan who morphed into Adam then reverts back to Alan. That's just a bit sloppy to me.
All this said I'd certainly read another by her and hope her editor pays better attention next time !
December 22, 2014
This was a disappointing read given its high rating on the site. One or two moving scenes and likeable, but not massively exciting, characters were its redeeming qualities. A few plot twists and an ending that wasn't totally predictable from the start would have made this a reasonable read- as is, I wouldn't recommend it I'm afraid.
October 23, 2014
It’s not often you’re afraid to say what a book is about in a review in case you spoil it for other readers. But I was several chapters in before I realised what was coming and when it did ... it floored me! Of course the signs were there if I’d spotted them, and though I pride myself on guessing outcomes, I was completely out manoeuvred, too busy marvelling at the crisp, gorgeous writing. Another reason I’m steering well clear of giving anything away is over a fear that once you know what it’s about, you might say, as I probably would have, I’ll read this book later. DON’T! It’s incredible - I got to the end in only a couple of sittings I can tell you that it’s not ultimately about what you might think (you’ll probably find out in other reviews!), but it is a story about a mother’s love, and it is about hope. So yes, I cried, but I also laughed - a lot. Just the basics then: Jenny was Little Miss Newshound, a tabloid journalist, who had to trade the demands of her pressurised career for unexpected single motherhood. Her little boy, Charlie is now four and starting school. The book is set in Dublin’s Glenageary, but it wasn’t just the general area that kept reminding me of Maeve Binchy. Aimee Alexander clearly loves people watching, she has them down to a tee. And her dialogue is the best I’ve ever read. Watch this space �
March 23, 2015
Charlie is such a cute little boy and his mother, Jenny, doesn't have any regrets about having him and raising him on her own. Charlie is sweet and chatty and even though at four he's already a big boy he loves a good cuddle. Jenny works as a freelance journalist. She used to be engaged, but after one night with someone else she ended the relationship. Mother and son have a perfect and sheltered life together, but all of that changes when Charlie starts to complain about pain in his leg and fatigue.
When Charlie is diagnosed with leukemia their whole world changes. Jenny has to face the past and she has to confront Charlie's father. For her son she's willing to do everything, but will it be enough? Suddenly she needs all the love and friendship she can get.
Pause to Rewind is an impressive read. A child with cancer isn't a light topic and I shed quite a few tears while reading this book. Aimee Alexander has phrased it all so well and she's written a beautiful, emotional, but hopeful story. I could picture the hospital, Charlie's bravery, Jenny's despair and her reasons not to approach Charlie's father before she really had to very well. This story goes so deep and it's really, really good. I can highly recommend it to everyone who can handle an emotional read, this book is simply brilliant.
When Charlie is diagnosed with leukemia their whole world changes. Jenny has to face the past and she has to confront Charlie's father. For her son she's willing to do everything, but will it be enough? Suddenly she needs all the love and friendship she can get.
Pause to Rewind is an impressive read. A child with cancer isn't a light topic and I shed quite a few tears while reading this book. Aimee Alexander has phrased it all so well and she's written a beautiful, emotional, but hopeful story. I could picture the hospital, Charlie's bravery, Jenny's despair and her reasons not to approach Charlie's father before she really had to very well. This story goes so deep and it's really, really good. I can highly recommend it to everyone who can handle an emotional read, this book is simply brilliant.
December 9, 2014
I am a reader. Many of you can relate to that. I have gotten pickier about what I read as I've gotten older, but I'm also careful with my money. For that reason, I peruse the "free" Kindle best sellers fairly often because I read a LOT of books. I read many freebies on my Kindle -- sometimes they are so bad that I can't finish them, but for the most part, I plod through the books that I choose. Every once in awhile I find a book that is a "winner", and this is one of them. The story revolves around a single mom with a young son who becomes seriously ill. It's written in 1st person, so the reader feels every emotion that the main character feels. I loved the story, the characters, the interactions and the ending. Do yourself a favor and get this book. I love it when a book draws me into the story and leaves me feeling great at the end.
March 10, 2015
definitely worth reading
I will give you the caveat that, in most instances, I knew what was going to happen before the author revealed it, but other than that, I thoroughly enjoyed reading this book. Enjoyed may be the wrong word because I became very involved emotionally with the characters and their problems, so there were some anxious moments. I loved the author's writing style and think she weaves a great story with believable characters. We would all be lucky to have a friend like Mary in our lives.
I will give you the caveat that, in most instances, I knew what was going to happen before the author revealed it, but other than that, I thoroughly enjoyed reading this book. Enjoyed may be the wrong word because I became very involved emotionally with the characters and their problems, so there were some anxious moments. I loved the author's writing style and think she weaves a great story with believable characters. We would all be lucky to have a friend like Mary in our lives.
November 7, 2014
SOMETIMES A BOOK COMES ALONG� that blows you away. Pause to Rewind is one of those books.
It was recommended to me by a friend and I have to say, I think it's one of the best books I've read this year & it's November!
Yes, it tore my heart in two but my faith and hope was restored before the end.
This book will touch your soul. It will make you gasp, cry and come up for air with an overwhelming sense of relief.
READ THIS BOOK!
Suzy Duffy
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It was recommended to me by a friend and I have to say, I think it's one of the best books I've read this year & it's November!
Yes, it tore my heart in two but my faith and hope was restored before the end.
This book will touch your soul. It will make you gasp, cry and come up for air with an overwhelming sense of relief.
READ THIS BOOK!
Suzy Duffy
xx
January 12, 2016
PAUSE TO REWIND
I really enjoyed this book and thought it was great how the characters all worked in unison to try to overcome the battle of Charlie's illness. It shows how strong a single parent can be when dealt with having their babies battling the fight even in their early stages.
Their is a few short chapters at the back for the next book in this series that was great and can't wait to read it next...
I really enjoyed this book and thought it was great how the characters all worked in unison to try to overcome the battle of Charlie's illness. It shows how strong a single parent can be when dealt with having their babies battling the fight even in their early stages.
Their is a few short chapters at the back for the next book in this series that was great and can't wait to read it next...
November 23, 2014
Live each day as if there will be no tomorrow.
Raising a child alone is hard.Raising a child with leukemia is even harder. When her young son,Charlie is diagnosed with the dreaded blood cancer his lonely mom finds she has to depend on the kindness of others to help herself and her son survive. what follows is a warm story of heartbreak, love and the necessity of family.
Raising a child alone is hard.Raising a child with leukemia is even harder. When her young son,Charlie is diagnosed with the dreaded blood cancer his lonely mom finds she has to depend on the kindness of others to help herself and her son survive. what follows is a warm story of heartbreak, love and the necessity of family.
December 14, 2014
This book was written with a delicate pen with much tenderness and care. It is a story of a mother’s love and striving for a better life. There are some big issues in this book and this is dealt with much attention to detail. Emotions run deep in this captivating story about family, love, and belonging. Lovely book for adults looking for a cosy read.
February 25, 2018
I stumbled across this book, it was available for free and i just downloaded to give it a try. I had downloaded and forgotten about it, again came across it in my library and started. I had no expectations as I was reading a book from this author for the first time. Like the author says, it might be fate that made be read it because I feel like a different person after finishing it. I am glad I read it now and not earlier and also not later.
I loved this book, every word that's written and the way that's written. It is a beautiful story of hopelessness and hope, helplessness and faith. It is a simple story written in an extraordinary manner. The story talks about courage, strength, friendships, interdependence, love, uncertainties of life, honesty, respect, faith, struggle and much more in the life of an ordinary person. It depicts that one need not be a superhero to show supernatural powers but an ordinary person living an ordinary life can. The story is like a mirror of all the ordinary people like us; an opportunity for us to look back on our lives and recognize the supernatural powers that we might have shown and also for us to be able to look at small things that we do extraordinarily and yet that we take for granted. The story makes you want to be more grateful and live life in a more enriched way. It's an eye-opener, so that we can stop doing all that we do without being conscious of and to begin doing them more consciously and being more aware of. The story makes you want to give people second chances and forgive those we resent not for them but for ourselves. The story portray the potential hidden in each one of us. Maybe not all of us would be confronted with situations like in the book but it tells us that we can do, what we do, mindfully by giving the task at hand complete attention. The story talks about the power of acceptance and not running away or hiding the mistakes that we committed in the past. The story talks about a lot of life lessons in it's simplest form, and I don't mean the story is all philosophical. The book grabs your attention and grips it, pages keep turning and even before you know the story is over, leaving you feeling a decade older because so much of life lessons are hidden in between the lines, if one can see.
It's a wonderful read. I recommend the book for everyone.
I loved this book, every word that's written and the way that's written. It is a beautiful story of hopelessness and hope, helplessness and faith. It is a simple story written in an extraordinary manner. The story talks about courage, strength, friendships, interdependence, love, uncertainties of life, honesty, respect, faith, struggle and much more in the life of an ordinary person. It depicts that one need not be a superhero to show supernatural powers but an ordinary person living an ordinary life can. The story is like a mirror of all the ordinary people like us; an opportunity for us to look back on our lives and recognize the supernatural powers that we might have shown and also for us to be able to look at small things that we do extraordinarily and yet that we take for granted. The story makes you want to be more grateful and live life in a more enriched way. It's an eye-opener, so that we can stop doing all that we do without being conscious of and to begin doing them more consciously and being more aware of. The story makes you want to give people second chances and forgive those we resent not for them but for ourselves. The story portray the potential hidden in each one of us. Maybe not all of us would be confronted with situations like in the book but it tells us that we can do, what we do, mindfully by giving the task at hand complete attention. The story talks about the power of acceptance and not running away or hiding the mistakes that we committed in the past. The story talks about a lot of life lessons in it's simplest form, and I don't mean the story is all philosophical. The book grabs your attention and grips it, pages keep turning and even before you know the story is over, leaving you feeling a decade older because so much of life lessons are hidden in between the lines, if one can see.
It's a wonderful read. I recommend the book for everyone.
April 22, 2018
3.5 stars. The book had many likeable characters but a slow paced storyline. About halfway through I was giving it 3 stars, but by the ending I was closer to 4. There were a few typos in the Kindle edition I read, and that drives me crazy. MINOR SPOILER ALERT: Plus right at the beginning was a scene that didn't make sense to me. The main character is picking up the babysitter (who the son already knows and loves) and the author makes a point that neither she nor her son is familiar with the babysitter's house. Then she takes the babysitter to her house (which she's lived in since before her son was born) and the son shows the babysitter around his house since she's never been there before. So how did the child come to love this babysitter? Where has she been keeping him? Maybe at another location, but that's never mentioned. A minor point, but it set the wrong tone for me right at the start.
I did end up enjoying the storyline for the most part. I learned about medical issues that I hope I never have to experience. I think the author did a good job bringing us into that scary world. And the romantic twists and turns were interesting although again for me some of that seemed unrealistic. But overall I would recommend the book. Probably most people wouldn't notice the minor things that irritated me and let it interfere with their reading.
I did end up enjoying the storyline for the most part. I learned about medical issues that I hope I never have to experience. I think the author did a good job bringing us into that scary world. And the romantic twists and turns were interesting although again for me some of that seemed unrealistic. But overall I would recommend the book. Probably most people wouldn't notice the minor things that irritated me and let it interfere with their reading.
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September 19, 2024# You said I pause suddenly during phone calls. I didn’t know I was in phone calls. Yet sometimes, I talk because I decide to take a risk. What-if-it’s-you sort of risks. But then I pull back because I remember. I remember that I should not be letting my mind be tuned to a subconscious voice I do not know. I don’t want to attend to any interviewers from therapists or anyone I don’t know or believe in. Right now that letter in the reel could be a therapist. In that case, I’d be more inclined to use some rude words right now. At this point of my life, any voice in my head will be like someone who wants to code me/ program me. I’ll defend my mind with anything. I have consented to God, the Lord of all universes to use me like a puppet if necessary even though God said, ‘Don’t say ‘herd me� but say ‘Guide me� � Yet I consented and gave oath to God to move me like a puppet if needed as long as any of satan’s party will never get control of me and my mind. God protects the believers. God will protect even our unconscious minds. This message if sounds rude, then perhaps it’s not exactly to you.
So that's that. I talk because I take chances. And then I pause because I remember to be careful.
So that's that. I talk because I take chances. And then I pause because I remember to be careful.
November 21, 2017
“What are the chances that the two people you loved most in the world would get the same disease?� Charlie is only four. Funny, clever and sweet as can be. It’s only him and his mom, Jenny. At least as far as she’s concerned. They look after themselves. They need no one else. So when Dr. Simon explains the results of the preliminary tests, she’s in stunned silence. Does Simon even know his history between them? Jenny becomes a woman on a mission. Doing everything possible for her son. For herself. For everyone involved. For their future.
~ a story about love, family, friends and hope. Beautifully written.
~ a story about love, family, friends and hope. Beautifully written.
January 20, 2018
Mixed emotions
When I first considered downloading this book, I debated whether or not I wanted to read about a sick child. How can that be anything but sad, and it is. I so admire the author's knowledgeable writing about leukemia and she has apparently done extensive research into the little boy's sickness. The mother's strength in her ability to provide the support and love her child needs is very touching. I have a dear friend fighting this condition and know it is devastating. I don't want any spoilers here so will just say I was glad the way this author ended the story. Recommend highly.
When I first considered downloading this book, I debated whether or not I wanted to read about a sick child. How can that be anything but sad, and it is. I so admire the author's knowledgeable writing about leukemia and she has apparently done extensive research into the little boy's sickness. The mother's strength in her ability to provide the support and love her child needs is very touching. I have a dear friend fighting this condition and know it is devastating. I don't want any spoilers here so will just say I was glad the way this author ended the story. Recommend highly.
April 28, 2018
Strong Woman Lead Character
It took me a few tries to get going on this book, but once I did, I couldn't put it down. The main character is a mother first, and she enjoys it thoroughly. There is none of the stress of need for quiet and alone time like most "Mums" ...including me....crave. I forgive the main character for being too perfect because the story has some very valuable insights and great snapshots of human nature. If only all of us could be so self aware and follow our intuition as life is happening like the lead character in the story does. Hmmm...maybe I'm not so forgiving? Still, heartwarming story and well written.
It took me a few tries to get going on this book, but once I did, I couldn't put it down. The main character is a mother first, and she enjoys it thoroughly. There is none of the stress of need for quiet and alone time like most "Mums" ...including me....crave. I forgive the main character for being too perfect because the story has some very valuable insights and great snapshots of human nature. If only all of us could be so self aware and follow our intuition as life is happening like the lead character in the story does. Hmmm...maybe I'm not so forgiving? Still, heartwarming story and well written.
October 29, 2017
My impression of this book changed as I got farther into the story. I was a little reluctant to read it because of the story of a small child going through chemo and other treatments for leukemia. Being set in Ireland, the hospital situation is a bit different, I think, than in the U.S. (for one thing the mother did not have to worry about how she was going to pay all the bills!) Without giving away the story, the way the boy's father comes into his life is unbelievable. But other than that, I really liked the story and the ways it turned out in the end.
October 29, 2017
Likable characters, ok except for Fiona, made it easy to fall into this story and stay in it through the end. Sometimes you knew what was coming, but read on anyway, only to find it was sort of what you thought would happen, but kind of different, too.
The story is every parent's nightmare and yet it was quite readable. Sometimes I was wishing for Dave to be the one and sometimes Simon, yet the ending satisfied me.
Great story and done in a caring way while educating us. It also makes you thankful if you never had to experience what they went through. Thanks BookBub!
The story is every parent's nightmare and yet it was quite readable. Sometimes I was wishing for Dave to be the one and sometimes Simon, yet the ending satisfied me.
Great story and done in a caring way while educating us. It also makes you thankful if you never had to experience what they went through. Thanks BookBub!
November 20, 2017
This was a really good book. I thought with the subject matter it would be too heavy, but there was enough going on to keep it from being a tear-jerker from start to finish. I did cry and/or get teary in a couple places, but it wasn't what I expected.
I didn't love the ending. I was okay with what happened plot-wise, I just didn't feel the way it happened was natural. I would have liked it to have progressed at a different pace and for there to have been more development throughout the book leading to that conclusion.
I didn't love the ending. I was okay with what happened plot-wise, I just didn't feel the way it happened was natural. I would have liked it to have progressed at a different pace and for there to have been more development throughout the book leading to that conclusion.
June 6, 2018
Needs editing
I'm a stickler for words. When Jenny was telling Simon about her teen years it read she was mitching school instead I'd ditching school, later an entire paragraph referenced Simon as Brutus and further in the story it commented Pat called when I'm pretty sure they meant Mary.
Other than the edits I loved the book. The could have been more development over Fiona and the six weeks Dave was there. Jane I believe her name was from the drinks with people from work could have been cut. Overall a lovely story.
I'm a stickler for words. When Jenny was telling Simon about her teen years it read she was mitching school instead I'd ditching school, later an entire paragraph referenced Simon as Brutus and further in the story it commented Pat called when I'm pretty sure they meant Mary.
Other than the edits I loved the book. The could have been more development over Fiona and the six weeks Dave was there. Jane I believe her name was from the drinks with people from work could have been cut. Overall a lovely story.
August 21, 2020
Pause To Rewind was an emotional heartfelt read about a single mom with a delightful four-year-old son who is diagnosed with leukemia. How can that make an uplifting book? The characters were very real, with complexities and foibles. I cared about them, which is what makes a book good for me. I appreciated getting to see what life is like for a parent of a child with leukemia. The ending was predictable, but I was glad for it anyway. I enjoyed reading Pause To Rewind, and would be happy to read more by Aimee Alexander.
October 27, 2017
Pause to Rewind
Excellent book. We see the growth of the characters as the mother finds her world falling apart when her 4 year old son is diagnosed with lukema. When she discovers that the new babysitter is the daughter of the man she had a one night stand with who might be her son's father she is apprehensive but when it turns out that he is also her son's cancer doctor her emotions go all over the place as she had never contacted him after the one pivotal night.
Excellent book. We see the growth of the characters as the mother finds her world falling apart when her 4 year old son is diagnosed with lukema. When she discovers that the new babysitter is the daughter of the man she had a one night stand with who might be her son's father she is apprehensive but when it turns out that he is also her son's cancer doctor her emotions go all over the place as she had never contacted him after the one pivotal night.
October 29, 2017
The experience of motherhood is harrowing and mundane, frustrating and heartbreakingly beautiful in turns. This lovely story runs the whole gamut. It's the story of a single mother whose young son is diagnosed with leukemia, who doesn't know for sure who her child's father is, and whose relationship dynamics with her own mother have given her a whole cart full of baggage. It's the story of family, and the winding paths we sometimes take to find ours. Read it.
November 3, 2017
The author obviously did a lot of research on the subject of leukemia in children - the illness, the treatment, the effect on family - in writing this book. It was very thorough and well done in that way. However, it seems that it wasn't edited. There are more mistakes than I've ever seen in a book, mostly punctuation, but also others. I found it so distracting, it interfered with my enjoyment of the story.
March 30, 2018
Push to play!
Author Aimee Alexander brings the reader a book full of emotions, the majority of which, center around love and loss, with a generous helping of anxiety (if not, outright, fear) thrown in (just added, actually) for good measure. Wonderful characters, all-too-realistic a plot, well-written and often-times witty dialogue, all come together to give the reader a highly-enjoyable read, and one that any lover of good fiction should enjoy.
Author Aimee Alexander brings the reader a book full of emotions, the majority of which, center around love and loss, with a generous helping of anxiety (if not, outright, fear) thrown in (just added, actually) for good measure. Wonderful characters, all-too-realistic a plot, well-written and often-times witty dialogue, all come together to give the reader a highly-enjoyable read, and one that any lover of good fiction should enjoy.
October 19, 2018
Beautiful, Emotional, Heart Warming
This book will touch the soul, especially if your a parent. This book captures the true emotions of what it is like for a parent watching their child fight for their life. It make you think about how lucky we truly are, but not always take advantage of it. Being a mother who has lost a child I felt such a connection to the emotions of this book.
This book will touch the soul, especially if your a parent. This book captures the true emotions of what it is like for a parent watching their child fight for their life. It make you think about how lucky we truly are, but not always take advantage of it. Being a mother who has lost a child I felt such a connection to the emotions of this book.
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