My thoughts
This is the most depressing story. It's about a woman who attempted suicide and plans on trying again and succeeding. Her sister found her the first time and called for help. Saved her life.
After the loss of her son and husband Amy doesn't want to live. She has nothing to live for as far as she is concerned. Yes she has a sister and brother in law. A beautiful niece who adores her and a nephew who loves her dearly. Her parents of course. But other than them what does she have?
Amy had won the lottery yet won't touch a dime of the money. She feels that if she had never won it her husband and son would still be with her. She will never know that for sure though. Everyone always tells her it was a complete accident and had nothing to do with the win. It was not her fault and could have happened no matter what. But they would not have been on this vacation if she had not of won that lottery.
The story alternates between each sister. You get to know them pretty well. I liked them both. I loved their families. Well Kristy's family. Amy lost her family. It's just a very sad story to me.
Ok this book lets you get to know Amy and her sister Kristin. How they work in life. The things they do for each other. The love they have for each other. Yet Amy is not happy at all.
It is about many things. Drug abuse. Attempted Suicide. Sexism in the workplace. Winning the lottery. The ultimate loss. This book has a lot going on for these two sisters. It's just so very depressing.
Thank you #NetGalley, #JamiBeck, #LakeUnionPublisher for this ARC. This is my own true thoughts about this book.
I gave it 3.5 stars rounded to 4. I recommend you read it but be warned of some of the things in this book.
Synopsis
Two devoted sisters at a tragic breaking point discover the beautiful and painful truths of being alive in a powerful novel by Wall Street Journal and USA Today bestselling author Jamie Beck.
Winning the lottery changed Amy Walsh’s life, but the cost was greater than she could bear. In the aftermath, she struggles to find joy and purpose. Only one thing feels certain now—she will never spend one cent of the prize money on herself.
Worried, her older sister, Kristin DeMarco, invites Amy to live with her family while she heals. Unfortunately, this arrangement leads to trouble for Kristin: Divided focus affects her career. Her daughter prefers Amy to her. And Amy’s unsolicited opinions provoke tension between Kristin and her husband.
Meanwhile, Amy is making drastic plans of her own, which include giving away all her money. But first she must convince Kristin not to squander her most valuable asset—time with her family.
As the sisters help each other reimagine their futures, life’s unpredictability sends them to surprising places that test their love and resilience. Will they learn to live in the now, before it’s too late?
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