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Before I Let You Go

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by Kelly Rimmer (Goodreads Author)

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I thought the book was a powerful portrayal of addition and the tragedy it brings to everyone it touches. I liked the pace of the book and the female characters. But did anyone else have a problem with Sam? He seemed to accept Lexie's rage and meltdowns with barely a reaction except for a couple of nights when he slept in another room. He seemed too ultra supportive when she stomped all over him.
Brianna Graber I adored Sam. He's just like my husband. I thought it was a realistic portrayal of a gentle, understanding, supportive man, and a male feminist. I rea…moreI adored Sam. He's just like my husband. I thought it was a realistic portrayal of a gentle, understanding, supportive man, and a male feminist. I really liked that he did seem to find ways to stand up for himself and figure out what his limits were (because that's definitely a struggle for people of such an others focused nature), but that wasn't in opposition to his gentle and supportive nature. It's not very often I see a guy who's so much like my husband in a book, so I really appreciated a story about a different guy....he was one of my favorite male fiction characters, actually. (less)
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Who is Mary Walters? The social worker’s name at the beginning of the book is Mary Rafferty and then near the end they talk about Mary Walters?
Zoe Barlow I noticed this because I was listening to an audio book of this whilst reading. The book said Mary Walters but the audio book said Mary Rafferty.
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Does anyone know what would be a good age to read this book?
Jessica I would say at least 18. Adult subject matter and language.
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How does the title: BEFORE I LET YOU GO, relate to the book? Opinions please.
Penny My thought is that Lexie couldn't let Annie peacefully go until she was able to forgive herself and change her guilty mindset to the idea that she had…moreMy thought is that Lexie couldn't let Annie peacefully go until she was able to forgive herself and change her guilty mindset to the idea that she had done everything that she could to help Annie. Lexie thought that Annie was broken because Lexie had left home, but in actuality Annie was broken due to the abuse that she received at home and the constant feeling of being unworthy of any value to anyone. Once Lexie came to terms with all of that, she was able to let Annie go. Again, just my interpretation.
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Does anyone know if the religious sect is based on Exclusive Brethren? It sounded very very much so - doesn't really matter, but was curious.
Erin I just finished book. Yes! And Kelly Rimmer is Australian. Exclusive Brethen, while Wikipedia says it’s also located in North America and Europe, all …moreI just finished book. Yes! And Kelly Rimmer is Australian. Exclusive Brethen, while Wikipedia says it’s also located in North America and Europe, all I could find online (including pictures and escape stories) are from Australia and New Zealand. There is a population of roughly 45,000 in Australia of EBs. The “head” of the cult apparently owns the largest house in Australia and owns multiple private planes. Huh. Rimmer did write of the book’s cult that it had world wide presence and very wealthy higher ups. I think she had it take place in Alabama (and Illinois) due to that one law about in-vitro chemical danger. Great author and great research. (less)
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