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A Life Without Water by Marci Bolden

Author: Marci Bolden
Release Date:  August 13, 2019








Wow.!!  This has to be the most touching and sad story that I have ever read.  I am speechless and I had to take a day to process my emotions after reading this great story.  Let's go ahead and get the rating out of the way and say that this is a 5 star read.!  I mean, just wow.  This story of grief and forgiving yourself and others made me shed a tear because I felt the emotions that the author wrote on these pages.  I guess I should tell you all about this heart touching story to begin this review.

This story revolves around Caroline and over twenty years ago her daughter, Katie, died and she blames her ex-husband, John.  John has finally found Caroline and he has come on a mission to right his wrongs before his terminal illness takes him out.  Throughout this story you get flashbacks into the past and it leaves you wondering what happened on that horrible day to Katie and why is John to blame.  Caroline is such a strong character because she has lost so much and she has yet to mourn her daughter after 20 years.  One of the things that John and Caroline wanted to do was take Katie to amazing places, so John and Caroline takes her urn on a road trip to visit these places that Katie had on her list. 

For me this road trip represents letting go of the past and setting Katie free.  This story is confined to the RV and the mending of John and Caroline's relationship was exceptional.  The writing was spectacular, the pacing was steady and the dialogue was realistic.  This is a great example of how monologue can contribute to the story and keep it moving.  Caroline had great monologue and though it went on for a couple of pages, it contributed to the story and every word meant something.  I was actually expecting a whirlwind romance, but it didn't happen and I have no issues with that.

I absolutely loved this story and if I could give this story 10 stars, I would.  This book is for everyone because everyone, at some point in their lives, have lost a loved one and this book shows grief at its core. Go pick this book up and discuss it with your family and friends. It's that good. !!

P.S. The cover is even more heartbreaking when you read the book!!


Rating: 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟

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