Book Description
A grieving widow and a disenchanted writer form an unexpected bond in a novel about second chances and finding the courage to let go of the past.
It’s been three years since Claire Kite lost her husband, David, an aspiring novelist, in a tragic car accident. Claire finally finds the courage to move on; then she discovers among the remnants of her shattered world her husband’s last manuscript. It’s intimate, stirring—and unfinished. An idea comes to her…What if she can find someone to give David’s novel the ending it deserves?
Whitaker Grant is famous for his one and only bestselling novel—a masterpiece that became a
hit film. But after being crippled by the pressure of success and his failed marriage, Whitaker retreated from the public eye in his native St. Petersburg, Florida. Years later, he’s struggling through a deep midlife crisis. Until he receives an intriguing request from a lonely widow. To honor David’s story, Whitaker must understand, heart and soul, the man who wrote it and the woman he left behind.
There’s more to the novel than anyone dreamed. Something personal. Something true. Maybe, in bringing a chapter of David’s life to a close, Claire and Whitaker can find hope for a new beginning.
My Summary
This book is the perfect read for anyone that needs to laugh, cry and really appreciate an intriguing and expertly woven tale. I was hooked from the beginning. I really enjoyed reading how Claire, the mourning widow tried to continue her husband's legacy.
I cannot imagine the emotion of having to survive a spouse, but I felt the pain through the pages of this book. I suspect that even after 3 years - when this story started - or even 30 years the mourning never ends.
When I got to the end of the book, I really was surprised. When it comes to love and loss we all handle things differently. And I was glad to see how David had healed, or was trying to heal even with their tremendous loss.
Notable Quotes
"It’s about living for those who don’t have the option to anymore. It’s about dancing for those who don’t have legs."
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