I am going to book club on Sunday night at my friends house. This bookclub was started so some of us former Borders co-workers and customer/friend can keep in touch. And still share our LOVE of books... The book that was picked is....
For eighteen years, Jude Farraday has put her children’s needs above her own, and it shows—her twins, Mia and Zach—are bright and happy teenagers. When Lexi Baill moves into their small, close knit community, no one is more welcoming than Jude. Lexi, a former foster child with a dark past, quickly becomes Mia’s best friend. Then Zach falls in love with Lexi and the three become inseparable.
Jude does everything to keep her kids on track for college and out of harm’s way. It has always been easy-- until senior year of high school. Suddenly she is at a loss. Nothing feels safe anymore; every time her kids leave the house, she worries about them.
On a hot summer’s night her worst fears come true. One decision will change the course of their lives. In the blink of an eye, the Farraday family will be torn apart and Lexi will lose everything. In the years that follow, each must face the consequences of that single night and find a way to forget…or the courage to forgive.
Vivid, universal, and emotionally complex, Night Road raises profound questions about motherhood, identity, love, and forgiveness. It is a luminous, heartbreaking novel that captures both the exquisite pain of loss and the stunning power of hope. This is Kristin Hannah at her very best, telling an unforgettable story about the longing for family, the resilience of the human heart, and the courage it takes to forgive the people we love.
I was reluctant to read this book. I have read many, many books by this author. Kristan Hannah is an amazing author, but she shreds me everytime. Her books are always heartbreaking, they are beautifully written but everytime...... She leaves me with such a heaviness, because she makes you think the what if.... and that is a tough place to go...... But of course, from the moment I picked up the book I was sucked in and rivitted. Knowing there would be something coming that was going to tear me up..... and there was. BUT, this book has had me thinking about it LONG after I finished it.... She is an author that makes you FEEL everytime you pick up a book by her. When we worked at our store, she was always a HOT seller. I read this book in about 3 hours, and I am still thinking about the characters.... To me that is a sign of a very good author.....
Do you read outside the box???? If sooo, what is that genre/book for you??? Lately its womans fiction because I have become addicted to so many other genres, romantic suspense, historical, UF, paranormal, etc, etc, etc.....
HAVE A GREAT DAY.....
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Maureen I loved this book... This is the first book I have ever read of hers. I cried.
ReplyDeleteThe story is very good.I liked how she captured each characters emotions and struggles.
Very good book...
LOVE the name of your blog!!!! Thanks so much for this gorgeous review. let me know what you think of Home Front next week! :)
ReplyDeleteThis is such a heartbreaking story that delves into friendship, teenage drinking, family relationships, dealing with grief, love and forgiveness. Lexi is a very lonely but nice girl who grew up in foster care for most of her life. She becomes best friends with another lonely girl, Mia, who comes from a very good family. Lexi falls in love with Mia's twin brother, Zach, the homecoming king. Mia's parents, especially her mother, Jude, are thrilled Mia has a friend and treat Lexi as a member of the family. In one night, everything changes, just two weeks before graduation when the three good friends drink, drive and get in a car accident that leaves Mia dead. This is just an amazing read. I could feel the emotions the different characters went through and couldn't help but feel sorry for Lexi, the driver of the car. Zach, Lexi and Jude all played the blame game, mostly blaming themselves. I can't say enough good things about this book! The characters were likeable and realistic, the plot is well done and certainly sends a strong message not to drive drunk. I have to read more books by Kristin Hannah-this one was so good!
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