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Good book, well written and quite compelling most of the time. This gracious lady has faced more than her share of adversity and has come through tough times with strength and 'resilience'. I did expect the book to be more about her current troubles with husband John; however, the majority of this book discusses the death of her son Wade in an automobile accident and her resulting grief and the changes she made to cope. She also discusses at length her extended family, including her parents, and their resilience throughout their lives. I admire Elizabeth Edwards, if for nothing more than her ability to face adversity and maintain the composure she consistently shows. She's an example for us all. God Bless Her.
I was interested in the topic of this book: the direct connection and the personal story of the author. I was expecting more of an insight into the events, a more personal experience. But for me, the writing style was just hard to follow. The chapters skipped from current to history to a different part of history and back to current. I just couldn't keep up. And it quoted other pieces of literature that weren't always easy to understand. Sometimes, I wasn't really sure what the point was to something that was written, I wasn't certain what was actually being said. I guess I was just looking for a personal glimpse into another's life as a simple read, and not really looking for something that I needed to study and concentrate so hard on to keep up.
I am 52....If you are old enough to understand life is full of lessons to be learned, the wisdom of realizing it's not all "about me"...the frustrations of that reality...the pain and hope and faith...if you just wish you could put it all in words and mostly you realize you can't fix it you can just go on.. get thru the days "for better or worse".Celebrate the joy and not sprial into the darkness of the bad the regrets.If you realize everyone has a story...and most do not end "Happily ever after"..That we can only go forward. If you are ready to have compassion for others if you expect it for yourself..If you are ready to admire this author for her honesty..Then this book is a MUST READ.. If you are looking for a "Tabloid" story you will be very disapointed...This story is about the heartache of the author saying good bye to her son..her journey with cancer the toll it all takes on her and her family..the side-bar of her husbands affair and all the attention the media has given it seems embarrasingly shallow in the light of lifes bigger lessons....If your still at the age or stage of life that your perfect and feel judgement is your higher calling then I don't think this is the book for you. I am a cancer survivor...I am life survivor...I am so Thankful this book was written and I had the chance to read it..Thank You so much Elizabeth for having the ability to put it all in words.Read full review
I like Elizabeth Edwards, she has good common sense. She is covering for her husband and letting him slide. He fathered and innocent child, the child cannot help who the Mother is. He needs to accept the child as his and let her know her brothers and sisters. I am sorry for Elizabeth's pain but I do not think she should have gone on all the talk shows airing her laundry. John is a phony, Elizabeth is not. Her world has been rocked one last time and I am sorry it happened.
This book is a wonderful read! The transparencey this woman shows is so moving and her ability to express her emotions and feelings can help anyone get in touch with their own. For anyone who has gone through difficulties and suffering in life, we can use that help. Thank you Elizabeth, I feel I can call her that because the book makes one feel so close to her, for writing this book.
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