Monday, December 4, 2023

Book Review - The Year of Goodbyes and Hellos - By Kelly Irvin - Publication Date: 5 December 2023

 


This work of fiction is seen from Kristen, Sherri and Daniel's perspectives.  I couldn't seem to get into much of the story at first shake; however, I think anyone and their family and friends going through the cancer treatment journey together would most likely have an affinity with Sherri's day-to-day battle with her health.  The author was candid and readers may well have great tugs at their heartstrings and need to keep a box of tissue handy.  

A secondary thread reflecting the struggling 'battle' of a marital relationship was woven throughout.  Accordingly, married couples may well relate.

A third thread, which I appreciated was the faith-based one of the God - human being relationship and the grappling with Him in prayer.  Did He hear?  Did He care?

Discussion questions follow the narrrative's end for those who wish to take a more serious ponder on issues arising from what I feel are the three main threads.

                                          ~Eunice C.,  Reviewer/Blogger~

                                                          December 2023

Disclaimer:  I received a complimentary copy of this book from NetGalley and the publisher. Opinions expressed as honestly as possible in this review are completely my own.

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