{about the book}
In life, there are
times you are granted a miracle. It may not be the one you wanted
exactly, but it will be the one you need. It will prepare you for the
next step in your journey and help you learn to accept the life you
are given, even if that life can be heartbreaking.
Published: May 11, 2013
Editor: Lizzy Ford
Cover Designer: Airicka Phoenix
{excerpt }
Jett's POV
My dad and I must have talked for an hour. I tell him about work, about Em’s graduation party and about my intention to ask Rye to marry me. He doesn’t say much about the last part, at least, not until I’m getting ready to leave. That’s when the conversation takes the turn I expected earlier."One minute, son," he says slowly, thoughtfully."Yes, sir.""Jett, I want to give you a little more advice.""Alright, sir," was all I could say, worried about what he had to say.
"Jett, you understand you are walking into a life of heartbreak, right?" he asks gravely."Yes, sir," I repeated.
"I want you to remember that heartbreak that you are walking into already has people in place. Remember not to remove anyone from their positions, son.""What do you mean, sir?" I ask, puzzled.
"What I mean is, remember that everyone has a method to help themselves cope through this tragic circumstance. Whether it’s Dee, reading every night to Rye, or Em, posting notes. Everyone has a coping mechanism to help them survive, until the end. You need to respect that."
"Sir, with the utmost respect, I haven’t given up hope.""Son, there is always an end."
I get up to leave. My soul hurts, and the pain is physical. My legs shake, and I feel that panicky anger I did the other night. I walk down the porch then stop, turning to see my dad.
"Sir, how did you make it through this with Mom?" I ask him in a hushed voice."I did what you have chosen to do, live in the here and now," he replies. "I love you, son. I don’t want to see you hurt the way I did."
{about the author}
I live in Maine. My biggest
passion is for my family and friends. I adore loving others as if it
is the biggest gift life can offer. I'm a read-a-holic, loves
chocolate, cowboys and everyone on Young Adult & Teen Readers
Facebook page. My dream is to travel to Australia one day and see a
kangaroo. I am nothing but simple. I do a lot of volunteer work. I
have 2 beautiful daughters. 4 grandchildren, that constantly ask me
if I lived in the black & white days.
My inspiration would be my
daughters. Rita for her strength to keep fighting and constantly
trying to take care of me, even though sometimes she can’t get out
of bed & Kayla, for helping to pick up all the pieces that seem
to fall when times get rough, and the love they have for me.
{my thoughts}
I have so many things I want to say about this book, but it's really hard for me to put it into words. When the story begins within the first few pages you know how it's going to end. But saying that there is so much more to this book. It's a story of life and death, pain and loving. It was so beautifully written. I admit that I cried through most of it. It broke my heart and then healed it. This is one of the best stories I have read that really touched my soul.
{giveaway}
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