David Antocci

I felt like I was transported back to the early days of when my kids were born, it was like getting PTSD flashbacks to the first year of no sleep, sex, constantly covered in food and you don’t want to know what else, lol.

Kepke definitely captured that delicate balancing act between the parents trying to fulfill their personal needs while ensuring the new baby has theirs taken care of as well. Somehow more often it seems to be tipping towards baby that first year leaving parents exhausted and on the verge of a nervous breakdown or marriage breakdown which the author portrays with admiration. I liked though that despite the challenges of having a newborn on top of normal life crises, Kepke doesn’t allow her story to get bogged down in negativity; she still found a way to shine a light into that stress filled tunnel.

As a parent taking a trip down memory lane she had my attention captured from chapter one as the story hooked me with characters and adventures I could relate to because trust me, parenting is one hell of a not boring adventure. At times it reminded me of conversations I’ve had with my friends who are fellow parents as we vent about the challenges we face and the joys that keep us going because the author manages to write with this personal level like she’s talking to you as a friend and fellow mom in the war to parent without losing your sanity.

The pace is easy, the humor will find you chuckling out loud, and the tears will come infrequently but at the end you’ll be glad you went on this heartwarming journey into parenthood.… (mehr)

Interesting story line that reminds me of Survivor. Except for the violence. Abby wakes up to find herself on a deserted island with a strange man, Eric. The two learn to work together and try to survive with only a knife and their combined survival skills. But something is stange about the whole situation, other than the obvious of how they arrived on the island, Abby looks different, feels different and doesn't remember a thing in recent days. Then the two are found by some other islanders who try to kill them. What a day. As the two strive to survive, they encounter obstacle after obstacle, only to discover the ultimate surprise and sacrifice at the end. Kind of wished their had been more of a back story, but it seems that an opening for a sequel is available.… (mehr)