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5* 'Holy crap, this book GUTTED ME. ((Sniff, sniff))' stars!!
Warning: this is a beautiful story, but it is not a romance. Do not read in public, it will cause strangers to ask "uh, mam, are you OK?" And you'll spill the whole story and shake your head "WHY?!!!!!"
Audiobook: I listened to this one, excellent top-notch narration.
I don't know how to describe the story without giving away too many spoilers, but I will say that it was one of the most thought provoking books I have read in ages. This ...more
“Hey Clark', he said.'Tell me something good'
Very very rarely does a book come along that can fully move me. That is subtle and sweet but so sad.
This is Louisa's story. The story of her losing her job unexpectedly and suddenly, being challenged to take a job as a carer. But this is also Will's story, Nate's, Mrs. Taynor, Patrick, Teena's and many others.
And how Lou's stumble into Will's life changed the world as they all saw it.
It reminds me to be bold just like the letter said. Live life ...more
Very very rarely does a book come along that can fully move me. That is subtle and sweet but so sad.
This is Louisa's story. The story of her losing her job unexpectedly and suddenly, being challenged to take a job as a carer. But this is also Will's story, Nate's, Mrs. Taynor, Patrick, Teena's and many others.
And how Lou's stumble into Will's life changed the world as they all saw it.
It reminds me to be bold just like the letter said. Live life ...more
I really liked this book and it gave some interesting insides into the disability and what it entails, but I had to take away a star for (view spoiler)
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I just didn't find the families to be believable.otherwise, this heartbreaking tale would've earned another star.
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