A review by alexatthelake
Things You Save in a Fire by Katherine Center
5.0
Why did I wait so long to read this book? This book was simply everything. It was painful, heartbreaking, heartwarming, beautiful, and hopeful all wrapped into one incredible story. I really don't even know what else to say about this book. It had so many beautiful messages and moments throughout it.
I connected unbelievably deeply with this book, having a sick parent that decided to come around when it was almost too late - but unlike Cassie, I didn't have that time with him. My husband is a volunteer firefighter, so that storyline really hit close to home as well. Learning to love and forgive was also huge for me, personally, as there has been a lot of personal learning and growing for myself and this book really just nailed it and hit right home. I guess, simply, this book was just beautiful on so many levels. Definite must read.
I connected unbelievably deeply with this book, having a sick parent that decided to come around when it was almost too late - but unlike Cassie, I didn't have that time with him. My husband is a volunteer firefighter, so that storyline really hit close to home as well. Learning to love and forgive was also huge for me, personally, as there has been a lot of personal learning and growing for myself and this book really just nailed it and hit right home. I guess, simply, this book was just beautiful on so many levels. Definite must read.