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Begin Again: A Young Widow's Journey from Tragedy to Strength
"This novel is touching and hopeful. Begin Again took me on a cathartic journey as the protagonist grieved and learned to embrace a new life . . . Kimberly D writes with warmth and offers a deep understanding of grief . . . wrote each chapter meticulously . . . deep emotions were captured well . . . uplifting and empowering . . . I would recommend it!" Chemaine Sowah yourself as a young widow, leaving the home you came to as a bride. Imagine depending—with all your heart—on your dog, your mother-in-law, and a couple new friends. Now . . . imagine yourself losing them all. Begin Again, set in the beautiful mountain valleys of western Montana, is a novel of loss, healing, love, and growth. Nine months into her widowhood, Montana June McPherson experiences shocking dangers, new love, friendship, disillusionment, and more sadness. How can she, after months of feeling abandoned, conquer her own grief and fear to become confident enough to embody her husband's last words to "Montana June, Begin Again"? If you enjoyed "Shelter Me" by Juliette Fay, you'll love Begin Again. ". . . an eloquent, deep description of grief and healing; the smells, touches, sights, sounds and silences . . . " "Kimberly has captured what it is for a woman to be shattered by life and yet be able to rescue herself from within.""Inspiration and motivation to keep pushing through grief and trials to live again."
217 pages, Kindle Edition
Published April 13, 2020
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September 21, 2021
Begin Again: A Young Widow’s Journey from Tragedy to Strength by Kimberly Dredger is a haunting and beautiful read! I found it to be well-written, paced beautifully, and the characters are really brought to life through great dialogue.
The story is one of loss and tragedy filled with poignant, profound moments. Ultimately, though, there is always hope for a new beginning!
“I used to wonder who I’d be in different situations. Instead, I’m learning who I am now. That’s what’s important. Whatever a person lives through, no matter how horrible, wonderful, or personal, those are the only tools we have.”
Yes, I recommend this book!
The story is one of loss and tragedy filled with poignant, profound moments. Ultimately, though, there is always hope for a new beginning!
“I used to wonder who I’d be in different situations. Instead, I’m learning who I am now. That’s what’s important. Whatever a person lives through, no matter how horrible, wonderful, or personal, those are the only tools we have.”
Yes, I recommend this book!
December 31, 2023
Touching Story
Touching story about finding strength and moving forward. Readers from the Missoula area will feel right at home in this novel. I most enjoyed hearing Kimberly's voice speak through each of her characters.
Touching story about finding strength and moving forward. Readers from the Missoula area will feel right at home in this novel. I most enjoyed hearing Kimberly's voice speak through each of her characters.
October 1, 2021
Montana June Begin Again…
Montana June has survived such a tremendous loss This book truly brings the reader to the brink of reality. What would we do if we lost the one person that gives us a purpose for living? How would we learn to live again? Could we embrace life a second time and try to find love again? Could we find a reason to go on? What would happen to us when the darkness overtook us? This was a powerful women’s fiction book, make no mistake there is some romance but the point to this book is about finding yourself again when you’re left with nothing but heartbreak… Kimberly Dredger wrote an incredible book about loss, survival, conquering our pasts and learning to live again…Well done Kimberly!
Montana June has survived such a tremendous loss This book truly brings the reader to the brink of reality. What would we do if we lost the one person that gives us a purpose for living? How would we learn to live again? Could we embrace life a second time and try to find love again? Could we find a reason to go on? What would happen to us when the darkness overtook us? This was a powerful women’s fiction book, make no mistake there is some romance but the point to this book is about finding yourself again when you’re left with nothing but heartbreak… Kimberly Dredger wrote an incredible book about loss, survival, conquering our pasts and learning to live again…Well done Kimberly!
January 15, 2022
Loss and Staring over
Imagine losing your best friend and the love of your life; this is precisely what happens to Montana June when her beloved husband losses his battle with cancer. In order to honor his last request, she has to pick herself up, dust herself off and learn how to Begin Again. Trouble is, not everyone wants to help her easily move on. Through their intentional or unintentional actions, she has to face a whole new batch of issues she never imagined she would be coping with. Kimberly Ellen Dredger does a nice job conveying the emotions Montana June (June Bug) has to face. An enjoyable read with moments of heart-wrenching loss.
Imagine losing your best friend and the love of your life; this is precisely what happens to Montana June when her beloved husband losses his battle with cancer. In order to honor his last request, she has to pick herself up, dust herself off and learn how to Begin Again. Trouble is, not everyone wants to help her easily move on. Through their intentional or unintentional actions, she has to face a whole new batch of issues she never imagined she would be coping with. Kimberly Ellen Dredger does a nice job conveying the emotions Montana June (June Bug) has to face. An enjoyable read with moments of heart-wrenching loss.
January 15, 2022
An Awakening!!!
This novel was truly an awakening!!! I loved the author's writing style; such creative and descriptive storytelling. I also loved that this story was so relatable. It touched and resonated within me. The character Montana June was very strong and independent through her life challenges. I recommend this book. It was a great read.
This novel was truly an awakening!!! I loved the author's writing style; such creative and descriptive storytelling. I also loved that this story was so relatable. It touched and resonated within me. The character Montana June was very strong and independent through her life challenges. I recommend this book. It was a great read.
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