These particular people though, do it with grace, kindness, and dignity.Ī wonderful, poignant read which I highly recommend. “ A Quiet Life” is about people trying to live their lives when horrible things happen. It delves into some serious, heart-wrenching issues like the death of a spouse, death of a parent, and parental kidnapping, but does it with such empathy that the reader feels better just for having read it. This is ostensibly a novel about loss and regret, yet it is permeated with hope. How doing the opposite of this – letting others into our lives – can bring about such succour. The story explores how we tend to keep ourselves to ourselves when we are in pain.
Henry.Īnother aspect of this novel which I appreciated was how the author had three separate characters and connected them through fate, and the recognition of each other’s pain.
I loved how the author referenced one of my favourite short stories in the novel, “ The Last Leaf” by O. What a wonderful, memorable, and poignant novel! I loved every single page, and wished I could meet the characters in real life. Kristen is attracted to both of her co-workers at the shelter. She had dreamed of becoming a veterinarian, but the sudden death of her beloved father seemed to put her life and her dreams on hold. Kirsten Bonato – is an attractive twenty-something who works full-time at an animal rescue. Distraught at the loss of her beloved daughter, and worried for her well-being, Ella is just barely getting through the days… As he also absconded with their life savings, Ella now works every hour God sends to make ends meet. Her marriage has broken down and in an impulsive act of desperation, her husband has abducted their daughter, Riley.
Will it make his grief better or worse?Įlla Burke – is in her early thirties. Now, he finds himself wondering if he should make the couple’s annual pilgrimage to Hilton Head, South Carolina on his own. Chuck is in his early seventies and lives in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania. “Sometimes you just need to say all the things that are inside you, hurting your heart.”Ĭhuck Ayers – a recent widower who is reeling from the loss of his beloved wife, Cat.
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