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November 9, 2024
Buckle up girlies, it's story time!
For Christmas last year, I was sitting around the living room with all of my boyfriend's family when his grandmother passed me a wrapped gift. Upon opening it, I found this book... with her name on the cover! Now y'all, I was raised in a household where our feelings are broadcasted on our sleeves. So naturally, I cried on the couch when I saw that she trusted me enough to read her debut (published!!!) novel from 2002. The cheerful, happy Rice family looked at me like I had six heads (except Davis, because he's VERY well acquainted with my feelings after this much time, thx babe) because WHY WAS I CRYING?? This was a NICE gift, Lex!
Anyways, I saved this book all year to read in the autumn season because I knew it would fit the rural, mountain setting that this book curated. And while the wait was long, it was so worth it. Such a beautiful story about Addie's life full of loss and love, and her courage to continue believing in the good of the world when it's constantly ripped the things she loves out of it. Also a stunningly informative book about blindness and visual impairments, and how normal people move on with their lives after their eyesight declines.
And yes, if you were wondering, I cried while reading too, because I am that emotional reader.
After knowing Pam for over five years, I am truly blown away by her talent and passion that is so evident in this book. Also, I have such a strong appreciation for writers now because how do they write 300 pages and keep it interesting?? I have no clue! I couldn't even paint the six-sentence story at the beginning of this review in a descriptive and captivating way! HOW DO THEY DO THAT?
5 stars. Displaying this at my house. I'm so proud of her. Let's go Grandma!!!
For Christmas last year, I was sitting around the living room with all of my boyfriend's family when his grandmother passed me a wrapped gift. Upon opening it, I found this book... with her name on the cover! Now y'all, I was raised in a household where our feelings are broadcasted on our sleeves. So naturally, I cried on the couch when I saw that she trusted me enough to read her debut (published!!!) novel from 2002. The cheerful, happy Rice family looked at me like I had six heads (except Davis, because he's VERY well acquainted with my feelings after this much time, thx babe) because WHY WAS I CRYING?? This was a NICE gift, Lex!
Anyways, I saved this book all year to read in the autumn season because I knew it would fit the rural, mountain setting that this book curated. And while the wait was long, it was so worth it. Such a beautiful story about Addie's life full of loss and love, and her courage to continue believing in the good of the world when it's constantly ripped the things she loves out of it. Also a stunningly informative book about blindness and visual impairments, and how normal people move on with their lives after their eyesight declines.
And yes, if you were wondering, I cried while reading too, because I am that emotional reader.
After knowing Pam for over five years, I am truly blown away by her talent and passion that is so evident in this book. Also, I have such a strong appreciation for writers now because how do they write 300 pages and keep it interesting?? I have no clue! I couldn't even paint the six-sentence story at the beginning of this review in a descriptive and captivating way! HOW DO THEY DO THAT?
5 stars. Displaying this at my house. I'm so proud of her. Let's go Grandma!!!
May 21, 2021
Addie's life story is told in both current time and flashbacks. It isn't my favorite way of reading a book, but that is what it is. Addie marries a young soldier before the beginning of WWII. After Pearl Harbor he is sent overseas, and she is left at home with their young son.
The story is told also of Addie as a widow who is losing her sight and lives in a cabin by a lake in the mountains of Colorado. For this part she is alone and her son is a commute away. Her vision is diminishing and her son wants to take care of her by putting her into an assisted living facility. She is trying to learn to live independently and not anxious to follow his wishes.
Much happens and the story is quite interesting.
The story is told also of Addie as a widow who is losing her sight and lives in a cabin by a lake in the mountains of Colorado. For this part she is alone and her son is a commute away. Her vision is diminishing and her son wants to take care of her by putting her into an assisted living facility. She is trying to learn to live independently and not anxious to follow his wishes.
Much happens and the story is quite interesting.
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