Book Review: Chances Are

Book Review: Chances Are
Author: Mysti Parker
Rating: 4/5 Stars
Reviewed by: Carol Ann KIng



Having given birth to a baby who died shortly after birth, I was emotionally involved in this book the moment I read the blurb.

Parker took a tough subject and put it out there for people to read and hopefully understand a little better. Some of the events in this Novella were bang on, especially the reaction of nurses (unfortunately) in the hospital and the would-be grandmother.

The stress of losing a child - especially full term or shortly after birth - is tremendous. I think the author white-washed it a little bit too much. There are five stages of grieving: denial, anger, bargaining, depression and acceptance. Although some of these were touched on, it would have made a huge impact if they were all dealt with.

The ending had a great twist that I really enjoyed. I hope to read more by this author in the future.

I received a free copy in eBook format from For Love of a Book in exchange for an honest review