Aug 30 2006
Come Back
Even if you had a prior knowledge of the book, which mine was minimal at best, there is no way that you could be prepared for the powerhouse that this book actually is. The most prepared person will get knocked off their rocker by the sheer and honest emotions found within these pages. Nestled between the covers lies the strength of love, determination, self exploration and personal growth told in such a way that it is sure to take your breath away.
The writing.
‘Exquisite’ is the first word that comes to mind. Although, much too fancy of a word to cover the style and talent behind Mia and Claire’s personal portrayal of their story, it’s power is truly fitting. From the moment you begin reading, you can actually feel the emotions that Claire goes through. It’s not difficult to place yourself in her shoes, even if you’ve never experienced the kind of intensity as the roller coaster ride that Mia and Claire go through.
This is a smooth read, not something that requires you to have to concentrate in order to get through it. The words just sort of jump off the page and take over your mind and your emotions from the onset. Effortless and all encompassing, this is one book that goes by way too fast. As I read, I began to feel as though I knew these two women. I cried when they cried, I laughed when they laughed, I celebrated their triumphs and wallowed in the disappointments right along with them. I began to feel like Claire and Mia were sitting at my kitchen table with me, sharing a pot of fresh brewed coffee as they filled me in on the roller coaster ride that had taken them away from my immediate friendship for two long years. I wanted to hold Claire in my arms as she cried in the night full of fear for the well being of her daughter. I wanted to hold Mia in my arms as she ran scared and fast toward her seemingly inevitable demise.
The story.
I believe so intensely that everyone whom reads this book can walk away from it and be able to take something with them that I have purchased the book for several people I am close to in my life. It is such an inspirational story, a testament to the human spirit, that nobody on the planet should miss out on this book. The lessons learned by Mia and Claire are morals and lessons that each and every one of us could benefit from and find ways to incorporate within our own lives. Live not by the hand of fear. That is one thing that I walked away from this book coveting and determined to not only face up to, but to change within my own life. Claire and Mia show us, that even when we believe we’ve made the right decisions in life, that if those decisions were made out of fear, they could cause unimaginable harm in ways that our minds cannot begin to fathom.
Heart wrenching and intense, this is a page turner of the best kind. I promise this is not a book that you will ever take lightly, or dislike. This is a story that will inspire you, and live within your heart for all of time. It touches places within your soul that you didn’t even know were there. It gives hope to those whom feel hopeless in their own relationships with their mothers/daughters and brings to focus the true power of love. I highly suggest that if you haven’t already, you go right now and purchase a copy of this book.
But, wait! Short on cash today? Why not stop by Claire Fontaine’s blog and enter to win yourself a free copy of the book? It couldn’t hurt! Just go to Claire du jour and check out what you need to do to enter. Everything you need to know is right there in the side bar. While you’re there, why don’t you read some too? Her blog is every bit as well written and entertaining as the book is. She is definitely going on my blogroll!
Buy this book now. You can thank me later, with chocolates of course.
