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Beauty in the Broken Places by Allison Pataki
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it was amazing
bookshelves: 2018-reads, arcs, kindle-version, memoirs

5 poignant and brave stars to Beauty in the Broken Places! ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️

I have been a fan of Allison Pataki’s books because she writes in my favorite genre, historical fiction. In Beauty in the Broken Places, she bares her extraordinary heart in a personal memoir.

When she was five months pregnant, her young husband had a stroke while on a flight to their babymoon. Their lives were forever changed, but Allison easily found the silver lining and highlighted it in this book.

During his recovery, Allison wrote letters to her husband every day. She made an effort to include things that happened he would not remember on his own. The letters are at the heart of this memorable book.

Bottom line, Beauty in the Broken Places is filled with stunning writing, heartbreakingly beautiful emotion, and abundant inspiration. Like Allison says, “May we always remember.�

Thank you to Allison Pataki, Random House, and Netgalley for the ARC. Beauty in the Broke Places is available now!

This and other reviews are available on my shiny new blog!
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Reading Progress

January 8, 2018 – Shelved (Kindle Edition)
April 28, 2018 – Shelved
April 29, 2018 – Started Reading
May 9, 2018 – Finished Reading

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message 1: by Leila (new) - added it
May 02, 2018 09:25AM

Leila I wanted to read this book instantly Jennifer but when I saw the price I thought "oh nooooo" I think I'll have to bite the bullet and read it on Kindle.


message 2: by Jennifer ~ TarHeelReader (new) - added it
May 02, 2018 04:38PM

Jennifer ~ TarHeelReader Leila, it is soooo good! I think you will enjoy it.


message 3: by KAS (new)
May 09, 2018 05:32PM

KAS Lovely review, Jennifer ;) Glad you loved it!! XoX


message 4: by Diane S � (new)
May 09, 2018 05:52PM

Diane S ☔ Wonderful review, Jennifer.


message 5: by DeAnn (new) - added it
May 09, 2018 06:33PM

DeAnn Another great review Jennifer, this one sounds compelling.


message 6: by Jenny••Steamy Reads Blog•� (new)
May 09, 2018 06:35PM

Jenny••Steamy Reads Blog•• Great review, hun! xx


message 7: by Sunflowerbooklover (new)
May 09, 2018 07:58PM

Sunflowerbooklover Fabulous review Jennifer!!! 😊❤️


message 8: by Kara (new)
May 10, 2018 04:46AM

Kara Hansen Fantastic review Jennifer!


message 9: by Sumit (new)
May 10, 2018 04:59AM

Sumit RK Awesome review, Jennifer!


message 10: by Liz (new) - rated it 4 stars
May 10, 2018 05:01AM

Liz Wow! A great review of what sounds like a fascinating book.


message 11: by Tammy (new)
May 10, 2018 05:12AM

Tammy Wonderful review, Jennifer. I may have to rescue this from the middle of the stacks


message 12: by Liz (new) - rated it 4 stars
May 10, 2018 05:38AM

Liz Was thrilled to find this is a read now on netgalley. I’ve already downloaded it.


message 13: by Angela M (new)
May 10, 2018 05:45AM

Angela M Lovely review, Jennifer!


message 14: by Svetlana (new)
May 10, 2018 05:46AM

Svetlana such a wonderful review Jennifer. my mum had a stroke a few years ago and our lives have never been the same, so I can understand


message 15: by JanB (new)
May 10, 2018 06:21AM

JanB Jennifer, adding - this sounds like a book that is right up my alley. Great heartfelt review!


message 16: by Susanne (new)
May 10, 2018 06:30AM

Susanne Beautiful review Jennifer! Sounds moving.


message 17: by Karen (new)
May 10, 2018 06:35AM

Karen Wonderful review Jennifer!


message 18: by Kaceey (new)
May 10, 2018 07:25AM

Kaceey Wonderful review Jennifer!🤗💜


message 19: by Andrea (new)
May 10, 2018 07:33AM

Andrea Sounds right up my alley! Thanks for putting this in my radar 😊


message 20: by Erin (new)
May 10, 2018 10:22AM

Erin Clemence OMG Jen, what a powerful book. I don't know if I am ready for all the feels this book will bring! Great review!


message 21: by Maureen (new)
May 10, 2018 10:32AM

Maureen Sounds emotional Jennifer, lovely review.


message 22: by Suzy (new)
May 10, 2018 11:11AM

Suzy Nice review Jennifer! 😊


message 23: by Julie (new)
May 10, 2018 12:46PM

Julie Lovely review, Jennifer!! 💕


message 24: by Sarah (new)
May 10, 2018 12:57PM

Sarah Joint Would need tissues for this one! Great review, Jennifer!


message 25: by Megan (new) - added it
May 10, 2018 03:14PM

Megan Wonderful review, Jennifer !! This sounds like a must read for me 🙂


message 26: by Mackenzie - PhDiva Books (new)
May 11, 2018 05:12AM

Mackenzie - PhDiva Books This book sounds so beautiful and sad at the same time!! Wonderful review, Jennifer! Can you imagine going through that???


message 27: by Marialyce (new) - added it
May 11, 2018 05:24AM

Marialyce I had read and loved her and her brother's book Where the Light Falls awhile back and loved it. I will be sure to read this one based on your wonderful review.


message 28: by Jeannie (new)
May 11, 2018 05:39AM

Jeannie Nice review, Jennifer!


message 29: by Holly (new)
May 11, 2018 06:00AM

Holly B (slower pace!) Wonderful review of this one Jenn!


message 30: by Dianne (new) - added it
May 17, 2018 08:26AM

Dianne This sounds amazing - terrific review, Jennifer!


message 31: by Nazanin (new)
May 17, 2018 10:45AM

Nazanin Terrific review, Jennifer! Glad you loved it! xoxo


message 32: by Jennifer ~ TarHeelReader (new) - added it
May 28, 2018 01:28PM

Jennifer ~ TarHeelReader KAS wrote: "Lovely review, Jennifer ;) Glad you loved it!! XoX"

Thanks, sweet KAS! Xo 😘

Diane S � wrote: "Wonderful review, Jennifer."

Thank you, Diane!

DeAnn wrote: "Another great review Jennifer, this one sounds compelling."

Thanks, DeAnn! It was!

Jenny••Steamy Reads Blog•� wrote: "Great review, hun! xx"

Thanks, Jenny! Xo

Kendall wrote: "Fabulous review Jennifer!!! 😊❤️"

Thanks, Kendall!

Kara wrote: "Fantastic review Jennifer!"

Thanks, Kara!

Elyse wrote: "Jennifer... thank you!! Beautiful review. Another friend had recently told me about this book. I’d like to read it too. Thanks.
Just not going to request any more Arc books this year.
I’ll get it..."

Thanks, Elyse! I hope you enjoy when you do read it! Very sentimental read! Xo

SumitRK wrote: "Awesome review, Jennifer!"

Thanks Sumit!

Liz wrote: "Wow! A great review of what sounds like a fascinating book."

Thanks, Liz! I’m glad you went on to read it and enjoyed!

Tammy wrote: "Wonderful review, Jennifer. I may have to rescue this from the middle of the stacks"

Thanks, Tammy! I look forward to your thoughts!

Angela M wrote: "Lovely review, Jennifer!"

THanks, Angela!

Svetlana wrote: "such a wonderful review Jennifer. my mum had a stroke a few years ago and our lives have never been the same, so I can understand"

Thanks, Svetlana! Love to you and your mom. Xo ♥️


message 33: by Jennifer ~ TarHeelReader (new) - added it
May 28, 2018 01:30PM

Jennifer ~ TarHeelReader JanB wrote: "Jennifer, adding - this sounds like a book that is right up my alley. Great heartfelt review!"

Thanks, Jan! I am excited for your thoughts once you get to it!

Susanne wrote: "Beautiful review Jennifer! Sounds moving."

Thanks, Suze!

Karen wrote: "Wonderful review Jennifer!"

Thanks, Karen!

Kaceey - Traveling Sister wrote: "Wonderful review Jennifer!🤗💜"

Thank you, Kaceey! 💕

Andrea wrote: "Sounds right up my alley! Thanks for putting this in my radar 😊"

Thanks, Andrea! I hope you find it meaningful!

Erin wrote: "OMG Jen, what a powerful book. I don't know if I am ready for all the feels this book will bring! Great review!"

Thanks, Erin! It is full of feels for sure!


message 34: by Jennifer ~ TarHeelReader (new) - added it
May 28, 2018 01:32PM

Jennifer ~ TarHeelReader Maureen wrote: "Sounds emotional Jennifer, lovely review."

Thanks, Maureen! It was, but also inspirational!

Babydimps wrote: "Nice review Jennifer! 😊"

Thanks, Babydimps!

Julie wrote: "Lovely review, Jennifer!! 💕"

Thanks, Julie!

Sarah wrote: "Would need tissues for this one! Great review, Jennifer!"

Thanks Sarah! Yes, indeed!

Megan wrote: "Wonderful review, Jennifer !! This sounds like a must read for me 🙂"

Thanks, Megan! I look forward to your review! ♥️

Mackenzie - Traveling Sister wrote: "This book sounds so beautiful and sad at the same time!! Wonderful review, Jennifer! Can you imagine going through that???"

Thanks, Mack! It was both those things, but also so inspirational and hopeful!

Marialyce wrote: "I had read and loved her and her brother's book Where the Light Falls awhile back and loved it. I will be sure to read this one based on your wonderful review."

Thanks, Marialyce! I enjoyed that one too!

Jeannie wrote: "Nice review, Jennifer!"

Thanks, Jeannie!

Holly wrote: "Wonderful review of this one Jenn!"

Thanks, Holls!

Dianne wrote: "This sounds amazing - terrific review, Jennifer!"

Thanks, Dianne!

Nazanin wrote: "Terrific review, Jennifer! Glad you loved it! xoxo"

Thanks, Nazanin! Xo 😘


message 35: by Holly (new)
Jun 03, 2018 05:24AM

Holly B (slower pace!) Lovely review Jenn!


message 36: by Jennifer ~ TarHeelReader (new) - added it
Jun 03, 2018 06:49AM

Jennifer ~ TarHeelReader Thank you, Holly!


message 37: by Meredith (Trying to catch up!) (new)
Jun 03, 2018 07:57AM

Meredith (Trying to catch up!) Wonderful review, Jennifer!


message 38: by Jennifer ~ TarHeelReader (new) - added it
Jun 03, 2018 09:08AM

Jennifer ~ TarHeelReader Thanks, Meredith!


message 39: by Deanna (new)
Jun 03, 2018 11:41PM

Deanna Awesome review, Jennifer!!! :)


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