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The Mourning After
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A tragic accident will forever change the Keller family. Fifteen-year-old Levon Keller survives, though his older brother David, star athlete and golden child, does not. As the fragile family mourns while trying to move on, guilt-ridden Levon finds himself lost between the memory of his brother and the constant attention his younger sister requires with a rare genetic affl
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Paperback, 295 pages
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June 10th 2013
by CreateSpace Independent
(first published June 9th 2013)
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Sep 19, 2016
Chelsea Humphrey
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Talk about a heart wrencher! This was my first audiobook in a hot minute, but I needed something for a solo trip to Savannah this weekend and it was the perfect length (down to the minute!). While some parts were predictable, the characters were relatable and my heart truly went out to Levon. This one was just a bit over 8 hours which made it a great length for a newbie to Audiobooks and it was one you could zone in and out and not fall behind. Another great story from Rochelle!
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Mar 12, 2015
Rossy
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it was amazing
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Everyone. Realistic fiction lovers.
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Heart-wrenching, powerful, moving story. Honest, realistic book.
As the Kellers deal with grief (so so SO much grief), we learn about these flawed but real characters. Their pain is actually palpable and each page and revelation, specially the ending and every twist, will have you shedding more than a couple of tears.
I can't not mention that Lucy Bell is such a compelling creature, that will add freshness to the plot and get you thinking about pureness and forgiveness. ...more
As the Kellers deal with grief (so so SO much grief), we learn about these flawed but real characters. Their pain is actually palpable and each page and revelation, specially the ending and every twist, will have you shedding more than a couple of tears.
I can't not mention that Lucy Bell is such a compelling creature, that will add freshness to the plot and get you thinking about pureness and forgiveness. ...more
This is a very powerful and heart-wrenching book about a family dealing with loss. I loved Levon and adored Lucy Bell, who becomes a great friend to Levon. The writing of this book is beautifully done. I wasn't sure how I was going to feel about it while reading as it really is quite sad, but I ended up loving this book. So very well done!
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I loved this highly emotional realistic book of a family dealing with grief and the secrets surrounding the circumstances of the grief!
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I know of a mother who lost her child to a lingering illness. Though not unexpected, she was so grief-stricken she almost succumbed and lost herself. Nothing can ever prepare a parent when death takes away a child, unexpected or otherwise.
I like that the title, though very simple, is catchy, and so apt. The story examines all the facets of the storm that a family goes through after the tragic death of a child. It presents the casualties of relationships gone bad. It shows the divide in time, and ...more
I like that the title, though very simple, is catchy, and so apt. The story examines all the facets of the storm that a family goes through after the tragic death of a child. It presents the casualties of relationships gone bad. It shows the divide in time, and ...more
This page turner is a must read. I think that everybody can relate to the characters in this book. Moms with teens, married couples and so many more but most importantly the family with a child who has GSD. The author has done an amazing job with the emotions and feelings of each character. I couldn't put this book down - reading it in 48 hours. It tugs at your heart strings and has left me with tears in my eyes. Dr. Weinstein is a brilliant doctor and Rochelle your beautifully written story fac
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At first, I wasn't impressed with this book. Although the title CLEARLY says, 'The MOURNING After' for some reason I expected, the sadness to last a lot less than it did. With that being said, I couldn't put the book down, I was waiting for the moment to come when their sadness was no longer there and it didn't happen till the end. Rochelle Weinstein, did a great job capturing the grief of ALL the family members, while I myself have never lost a child, I believe the way the mother was portrayed
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Feb 19, 2014
Bonnie
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I am still reading this book but can say that I am thoroughly enjoying the story line and characters. I love the way the book slowly peels away the secrets within the characters' lives. I also like the way the story moves back and forth between the first day and the present. I have a hard time putting this book down. Now that I've finished this book, I'm wishing the story had not yet ended and that I could continue to read it today.
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This is another wonderfully sensitive treatment of grief within the family unit. The family is forever changed when one member dies. What if it is the oldest child - the golden boy good in sports, academics and social interactions - and the driver of the car is his brother who describes himself as invisible to his parents. The family dynamics change, then change again when the younger son shares his secret of the night his brother died. It is an excellent story well told.
Great page turner! Forgiveness is the theme of this novel and let's face it, we can all benefit from forgiveness. The author did a great job developing the characters. Everyone was relatable. I would highly recommend this book.
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Sad story
Grief effects everyone differently. Grief isn't just about death. Great story about family and friendship and how time can heal pain. ...more
Grief effects everyone differently. Grief isn't just about death. Great story about family and friendship and how time can heal pain. ...more
Very good
I like a novel that teaches me something. This one did.
Interesting, believable characters in a storyline that actually led somewhere.
I like a novel that teaches me something. This one did.
Interesting, believable characters in a storyline that actually led somewhere.
Not sure how I chose a seemingly YA story but this really could apply to many family dynamics. Told from the point of view of Levon, the often overlooked middle child, he carries a heavy burden after a tragedy that tears his family apart.
In comes the new neighbor with her own secrets, which after building trust with Levon, she is able to share and really show him how to heal and stand up for himself. She is a breath of fresh air for him and challenges him on every level.
This was well written wi ...more
In comes the new neighbor with her own secrets, which after building trust with Levon, she is able to share and really show him how to heal and stand up for himself. She is a breath of fresh air for him and challenges him on every level.
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No, just no
What is it about Rochelle Weinstein and her 15 year old weird, troubled characters? I really liked her This Is Not How It Ends, and so I bought What We Leave Behind, which I thought deserved only a one star rating. I thought I would give Weinstein one more chance and bought The Morning After. And guess what...another dysfunctional family with a 15 year old and a 15 year old neighbor. Unless you want to read a depressing book about 15 year olds, avoid this.
What is it about Rochelle Weinstein and her 15 year old weird, troubled characters? I really liked her This Is Not How It Ends, and so I bought What We Leave Behind, which I thought deserved only a one star rating. I thought I would give Weinstein one more chance and bought The Morning After. And guess what...another dysfunctional family with a 15 year old and a 15 year old neighbor. Unless you want to read a depressing book about 15 year olds, avoid this.
I gave this book 5 starts because it was such a well executed emotionally torturous book. I laughed, I cried, I was elated and depressed. I loved the characters and they felt so real. It was very hard reading the raw emotions that I have lived through. I have a serious book hangover still but I loved it.
Good story line
The story drew me in quickly. I was a little put off by the adult dialogue between these two 15 yr olds. They were intelligent kids, but I can’t imagine that teenagers, even intelligent ones would talk like well versed adults. The story did keep my interest though, and although the ending left me wanting more, I’d still recommend this book.
The story drew me in quickly. I was a little put off by the adult dialogue between these two 15 yr olds. They were intelligent kids, but I can’t imagine that teenagers, even intelligent ones would talk like well versed adults. The story did keep my interest though, and although the ending left me wanting more, I’d still recommend this book.
Kept my attention
This book was different. Characters were well developed. Even sometimes it was predictable, I appreciated the honesty of the characters.
It kept me interested. I would recommend it.
This book was different. Characters were well developed. Even sometimes it was predictable, I appreciated the honesty of the characters.
It kept me interested. I would recommend it.
Intense yet calming
Having lost my husband, the title caught my attention. I have enjoyed Rochelle's other books, so I plunged into this one not knowing the story line. It's a powerful story filled with so many truths of how we all deal with loss. ...more
Having lost my husband, the title caught my attention. I have enjoyed Rochelle's other books, so I plunged into this one not knowing the story line. It's a powerful story filled with so many truths of how we all deal with loss. ...more
Surprisingly good
I don't have high expectations for books that are on the Amazon sale rack so I was surprised that this one kept me interested. Would recommend of u are looking for something not super heavy but not chick lit either. ...more
I don't have high expectations for books that are on the Amazon sale rack so I was surprised that this one kept me interested. Would recommend of u are looking for something not super heavy but not chick lit either. ...more
Awesome
This has been such a page turner. It has such a sweet story that came out of a tragedy, that shows strength and courage but still manages to explain GSD and how dangerous it can be if not taken care of correctly.
This has been such a page turner. It has such a sweet story that came out of a tragedy, that shows strength and courage but still manages to explain GSD and how dangerous it can be if not taken care of correctly.
Brotherly Love
I thought this was a very well written story. It seemed so real. I loved the characters especially Levon and Lucy. Lucy was so kind and passionate about recognizingLevons good traits and looking past his outer persona. She saved him from himself
I thought this was a very well written story. It seemed so real. I loved the characters especially Levon and Lucy. Lucy was so kind and passionate about recognizingLevons good traits and looking past his outer persona. She saved him from himself
Moving tale
Based on a real condition, this book informs us of just one of the many orphan diseases many lives with daily. The author winds the story of a family of loss into a family of triumph.
Based on a real condition, this book informs us of just one of the many orphan diseases many lives with daily. The author winds the story of a family of loss into a family of triumph.
Review of The Mourning After
Kept my interest.. loved the writing and story. Found it believable. Would recommend to parents of teenagers. Would love to read what happens next to Levon.
Kept my interest.. loved the writing and story. Found it believable. Would recommend to parents of teenagers. Would love to read what happens next to Levon.
I couldn't help but love and care deeply about Levon. The secret Levon was keeping was probably why I finished it at all. I needed to know what it was and I needed to know he was ok.
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I enjoyed the writing but the “secrets” were blatantly obvious effecting my overall rating.
Took a little to get into it
This one didn't grab me like her other books right away, but it was written well. A story of family dynamics and mourning ...more
This one didn't grab me like her other books right away, but it was written well. A story of family dynamics and mourning ...more
Very thought provoking but a good read.
My second book by Rochelle Weinstein and just as remarkable as the first. So easy to read and it's easy to 'see' the characters in each story.
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Rochelle B. Weinstein is the USA Today and Amazon bestselling author of emotionally driven women's fiction, including This Is Not How It Ends, Somebody's Daughter, Where We Fall, The Mourning After, and What We Leave Behind. Rochelle spent her early years in sunny South Florida, always with a book in hand, raised by the likes of Sidney Sheldon and Judy Blume. Before becoming a full-time writer, Ro
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