Leslie E. Stern

For me, I would classify this book more in the drama genre, something I do not often read. I cannot say if I enjoyed this, as reading of loving someone with an addiction and their actions towards someone they love can be depressing. Yet after I continued on, it was a very good and well-presented story. The story allows one to understand that if you are of pure heart and have the ‘saving everyone’ complex, then you need to develop a tough skin and look at yourself as a victim if you are in a relationship with someone suffering addiction.

Leslie truly captured the emotional roller-coaster ride that Emma rode while being used and betrayed by those she felt were friends. I think one could also learn from how Emma searched for a home that was for others enjoyment instead of for her own comfort. And in essence, that is a lesson many in life can take with them. It was interesting to see how this character endured these trials. If one desires a good read with drama and powerful emotions, this would be the book to pick up.… (mehr)