bumba1717's review
4.0
From the outside I'd call this a 'misery memoir', wonder why people would want to read about such pain, and move on. I'm so glad I read up a bit more on this, and some of the extracts online, and gave it a go. Absorbing and moving; both upsetting and uplifting. I enjoyed reading this, which seems a weird thing to say, and I would thoroughly recommend it.
armchairreads's review against another edition
3.0
This one had been on my tbr for a few years, I don’t remember why I bought it as it’s not my usual type of book but I am happy I did! I normally read these type of books slowly but I finished this in just a few days. It’s a very emotive story about how the author and her family dealt with her brothers life changing accident and the subsequent journey the family went on learning to deal with the aftermath and decisions that had to be made. This is something that you might have discussed with a loved one after seeing something in the news or on tv, but actually reading about the process and emotions was another level of introspection. I found myself reflecting on what I’d want myself and how I would react if I was to be the friend or distant relative in this situation. After reading this I wondered could I now be more empathetic and appropriate with my words? Is there even anything useful you can say to someone in this situation?
I can’t say I want to read this book again, but it was such a beautifully written memoir of her experience with tragedy that I’m glad I’ve read it once.
I can’t say I want to read this book again, but it was such a beautifully written memoir of her experience with tragedy that I’m glad I’ve read it once.