A great story about loss and finding your way back.
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Heart-warming story about a woman who has lost everything, but doesn't give up and a man who has lost what matters most, but she helps him find his way back. Ms. Phillips once again has pulled together a story with great characters, great plot and wonderful writing. A story I thoroughly enjoyed!
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At one time or another, everyone has or will lose someone they love. The only constant in life besides death and taxes is that it is never easy on the ones left behind. And that's in essence what this book is about: learning to deal with the coming inevitable. The death of a loved one. Patrick Ness wrote a very moving tale of truth  and healing. He really wrote a tell that was cathartic to read. Though filled with fantastical elements, this becomes a truer story than many others based on real events because of the emotions involved. How many have felt the survivor's guilt that Connor does? Or wished for an end to the torture of waiting?  For more of my review please see my book review blog : [...] it's really worth a look at.
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A heartwarming tale of lost the love and redemption.
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I liked this story because the main characters both had something tragic happen they needed to find forgiveness for.  Sometimes we have to forgive ourselves and so sometimes others. The forgiving isn't for the others it's to help ourselves heal and be able to move forward.
The author captured the feelings of pain and loss well without dragging the reader down too far emotionally. Touched on the consequences of our actions and what they can do to a person and the family that loves them.
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So glad I found this wonderful little story - more than just a sentimental dog tale, this is a powerful reminder that life can go on, even when we feel we've lost everything. A must read!
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The Language of Sparrows tells a poignant tale of love, loss, and finding your way out of the darkness that can engulf everything around you. The stories of the four main characters are woven together intricately and are so well developed it feels as though I can see the story taking place. This book addresses complex, dark issues but left me with a sense of hope and rebuilding. An excellent book.
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This is the author's story of how he fell into a dark depression after failed marriages, the loss of loved ones, and other of life's stresses.  Its a great story of how challenging it is to get out of it and yet he was able to pick himself up and overcome the dark powers of depression in a positive way. This book really hits home and gives you a new positive way to look at life and how to overcome the trials that it throws you.
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This is an emotional and poignant story of losing someone you love deeply, and then discovering how you can still connect with them even after they are gone.  While I agree that the story is one of a more personal nature, and does read a bit like a diary, it does not take away from the fact it is still a story that is worth your time to read.  I already believed in the afterlife, but hearing Dr. Jamie Turndorf describe her experience, and the different ways that a loved one can connect with you even after they are gone, was reassuring to me.  I would recommend this book to anyone with an interest in the afterlife.  I received a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.
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This is a great story for all ages about loss and courage. Geared toward young children but enjoyed by this elderly reviewer. It could have been proofed better but the errors do not distract from the story. The author is well on her way to a great career as a writer.
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I was given a copy of this book in return for an honest review

An emotional, but by no means mushy or maudlin, story which pulled me in straight away. Following Jill's journey as she works through the trauma of losing her husband so early in their marriage is heartbreaking. Although Jill has her two best friends, Lanie and Stella, to help and support her she understandably struggles to get back  to some sort of normality.

After coping with scattering Jay's ashes and going through the house packing up his things I could only feel empathy for what Jill is going through. She is a realistic and likeable character and it's easy to relate to her. I love the friendship aspect of the story and how it's explored in-depth, showing how close the three women are, always there to offer help, strength and support to one another. So many emotions are delved into, grief, loss, laughter and anger but it's also about hope and faith and no matter how dark the day there's always something to be grateful for even if it's hard to see or appreciate at the time.

And when the time eventually comes for Jill to settle Jay's affairs and his estate an unexpected surprise gives her a welcome feeling of hope and peace. A heartwarming and fascinating story and a situation that could relate to anyone.

Great writing and characterisation, all the characters come across as true to life and the intricacies of human behaviour and experiences, good and bad, were handled sensitively. I liked the sense that this is a journey of discovery too. The tragedy has changed Jill's take on life in subtle ways and she's emerged a stronger, more resilient person who can open her heart to love again.
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This is an amazing story.  A man who moved away from the life he once lived and had a daughter.  Once his daughter goes missing he is on a mission to find her.  Great story and great ending.
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This is one of those books where you know the final outcome yet it's the journey that you have to take to get there. Sometimes it was really hard to go on reading not because the story was bad but because the grief and despair at times just became to much to bear. I had to take several breaks because my poor heart kept breaking for several characters and I needed to get ahold of my own feelings. The author has done a wonderful job of bringing the characters and their trials to life and it is excellently written. I've read the other book in this series as well as the two short stories that go along with both books.
Reason its not 5 stars is because of the deep feelings it inspired. That shouldn't count against the book I know but I literally had to take days off from reading at times.
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Goodbye, Hello. Is a great story that looks at what it's like as a woman starting over after a bad marriage and the death of her husband. I'm most sure there's plenty of women out there that can relate to parts of the story itself.

The plot of this story is the main reason I liked it so much. Even though Im younger it's nice to see that if I were to ever go through the types of emotional roller coasters our main character did I'd have an idea of how hard or easy it could be to live on and start over. For linda Being able  to realize its not too late to get her groove back and she vows to follow through with her plan for her future.  This story kind of reminded me of that book/movie how Stella got her groove back. I loved that and found myself loving this book as well. The real life scenarios and possibilities were interesting and captivated my attention immediately. The writing was thorough and easy to follow, you'll find funny scenes and emotional scenes. You'll find yourself wanting the character to be successful on her adventure and in her search of reinventing and finding herself. Every woman out there has had a relationship that made her question who she is or even lose herself in the process of building a life with some one else. When those relationships end we all find it's like a rebirth of sorts and everything is new that we have to learn. That's why I give this book 5 stars the author really captured those feelings and aspects of being a woman and it doesn't just relate to older women in my opinion this could have been any females story
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The author, Uma Girish, opens her heart to share with you her journey through grief due to the loss of her mother.  She does a wonderful job of bringing the reader in as her friend and confidant as she shares her rollercoaster of emotions.  I could relate so deeply at times, tears came to my own eyes.  Yes, this is her personal story but it is more than that.  It is a story of life and the difficult issues we all must face at some point.  Lessons learned: Follow your calling,  never lose hope,  value family,  and know that our loved ones live on.
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This was a wonderful, poignant story about life moving forward, things lost, and things gained.  Guaranteed to bring a tear to your eye.  Makes me want to visit our glorious National Parks.
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What seemed to be a wonderful life gets turned upside down after an accidental fall from a ladder. A great story of loss and redemption. Wendy has a great ability as a story teller and in this book she lays out her life story in moving prose.
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This story is about losing people you love whether through death or divorce.  It was enjoyable and insightful looking through the eyes of the characters in the book.  Kind of makes you look at what is really important in your own life and what your priorities actually are.  There aren't any answers in this book, but it does prompt you to look at your own life and reevalutate.