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Before I Die . . . I want to fall in love again
Linda Laverly wants to fall in love again—to experience deep in her soul that head-over-heels, I’m-crazy-about-you feeling just once more. Time is running out, she thinks; her sister died at fifty-five, and Linda is just one year shy of that milestone. So she leaves Brian, her predictable, dependable, faithful, but unromantic husband of thirty-two years to try to find a spark again. Is her quest worth risking her family, her job, her reputation, her faith? As she wrestles with issues of aging and self-image, anger and betrayal, she finds the love she’s longing for where she least expects it.
254 pages, Paperback
First published August 13, 2014
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September 5, 2014
This book surprised me. It's the first piece of writing I've read by Michele Huey and I was captured from the first page through to the last. Michele, you owe me several hours of writing time and a few more of sleep! I couldn't put the story down.
This book has a strong premise, and one many women can identify with: the spark has gone out of their marriage and they want to find it again. Some women, as did Linda in the story, head in the wrong direction to satisfy that elusive dream. Another quotable I came across was, "Hurting people hurt people." Something to remember when we're tempted to judge.
Strong, well-rounded, believable characters; nicely paced plot, sympathetic setting (loved the McCormick House); and themes that reach the heart without preaching. Well done, Michele Huey. I look forward to more of your work.
This book has a strong premise, and one many women can identify with: the spark has gone out of their marriage and they want to find it again. Some women, as did Linda in the story, head in the wrong direction to satisfy that elusive dream. Another quotable I came across was, "Hurting people hurt people." Something to remember when we're tempted to judge.
Strong, well-rounded, believable characters; nicely paced plot, sympathetic setting (loved the McCormick House); and themes that reach the heart without preaching. Well done, Michele Huey. I look forward to more of your work.
August 18, 2014
I really enjoyed Michele's debut novel and downloaded this one as soon as it was available. I was not disappointed. This book paints such a clear picture of how a couple can get so caught up in life and all of its distractions and lose focus on what a marriage should be. It is also a touching story of how there are second chances for finding happiness in a marriage and making that marriage what God intends it be. I really enjoyed this book and it is one I do recommend.
December 14, 2014
I LOVED this book. I so badly wanted it to continue. My husband and I have gone thru a situation close to this one. It made me think twice about some of my thoughts. I want so badly to be part of Linda's and Brian's life. thank you for making me feel like I was there instead of words on a page.
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