You'll Think Of Me - A Book Review

Sometimes you just don't connect well with a book or it's characters.  This was the case for me with You'll Think of Me.  I have read lots of great books by Robin Lee Hatcher and she is a great author, but I really struggled with this book.  There was a certain thing that went against my personal convictions and I think that might have added to my struggle.  Plus, I had just finished reading a great novel right before this one so my expectations were pretty high.

Although I did not care for the book I think if you are a fan of this author you should still give it a try.  I know I will continue to read future novels from Mrs. Hatcher.  This book just was not a good fit for me.

From the back of the book:

In a small town in Idaho's idyllic wine country where the past looms large, can two people realize their individual dreams for the future . . . together?

Abandoned once too often, Brooklyn Meyers never intended to return to Thunder Creek, Idaho. Her hometown holds too many memories of heartache and rejection. But when her estranged husband Chad Hallston dies and leaves his family home and acreage to her and their ten-year-old daughter Alycia, it's an opportunity to change their lives for the better—a chance Brooklyn can't pass up, for Alycia's sake if not her own.

Derek Johnson, Chad's best friend since boyhood, isn't keen on the return of Brooklyn Meyers to Thunder Creek. He still blames her for leading his friend astray. And now she has ruined his chance to buy the neighboring ten acres that would have allowed him to expand his organic farm. To add insult to injury, Chad's dying request was that Derek become the father to Alycia that Chad never was. How can he keep that promise without also spending time with the girl's mother?

Brought together by unexpected circumstances, Derek and Brooklyn must both confront challenges to their dreams and expectations. He must overcome long held misconceptions about Brooklyn, while she must learn to trust someone other than herself. And if they can do it, they just might discover that God has something better in mind than either of them ever imagined. 

***Thanks to booklookbloggers.com for providing me a copy of this book in exchange for my honest review. 

I'll Push You - A Book Review

When I received I'll Push You I wasn't really sure what to expect.  It's different than the usual books I read and I wasn't convinced that I made a good decision in choosing it for a summer read.  My doubts were quickly pushed aside as I began this inspiring book.  It is a quick read and if you have some extra time you can easily finish it in one long sitting.  For me that was a good thing, because once I started I did not want to put it down.

It truly is an amazing book about friendship and love.  I felt as I was on a journey right along with Justin and Patrick.  I laughed, I cried and was inspired by this book.  This is the kind of friendship that everyone needs.

Come to find out there is a documentary being made and I can't wait to see it!  I definitely recommend this book and when you are done you can pass it on to a friend!

Two best friends, 500 miles, one wheelchair, and the challenge of a lifetime.
Friendship takes on new meaning in this true story of Justin and Patrick, born less than two days apart in the same hospital. Best friends their whole lives, they grew up together, went to school together, and were best man in each other’s weddings. When Justin was diagnosed with a neuromuscular disease that robbed him of the use of his arms and legs, Patrick was there, helping to feed and care for him in ways he’d never imagined. Determined to live life to the fullest, the friends refused to give into despair or let physical limitations control what was possible for Justin.

So when Justin heard about the Camino de Santiago, a 500-mile trek through Spain, he wondered aloud to Patrick whether the two of them could ever do it. Patrick’s immediate response was: “I’ll push you.”

I’ll Push You is the real-life story of this incredible journey. A travel adventure full of love, humor, and spiritual truth, it exemplifies what every friendship is meant to be and shows what it means to never find yourself alone. You’ll discover how love and faith can push past all limits―and make us the best versions of ourselves.

***Thanks to Tyndale Publishing for providing me a copy of this book in exchange for my honest review.