This was a heart-wrenching true story of what a family goes through when there is an unexpected illness. Allison and her husband were on the way to their baby-moon, only thirty years old, when Dave suffered a traumatic stroke. As a stroke survivor myself, I could really relate to many of the details about Dave’s rehabilitation and his basically coming back from the dead. My heart ached for Allison, six months pregnant and dealing with one problem after another with Dave’s slow recovery. Sometimes Dave seemed to take one step forward and two steps backwards. A brilliant young man on the cusp of becoming an orthopedic surgeon required all kinds of treatments and therapy after he awoke from his coma. Ms. Pataki treats Dave’s stroke with a compassion and tenderness that can only come with true love. That’s what this really ended up being, a love story of a couple attempting to overcome overwhelming odds. I thoroughly enjoyed this book, although non-fiction is not usually my book of choice.
Disclaimer: I borrowed a copy of this book from my local library on my Overdrive App. The opinions expressed are my own. I was not required to provide a positive review. I am disclosing this in accordance with CFR 16, Part 255 “Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising.”
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I found your page thought provoking, after which I’m torn between wanting to follow and read or post and run. I’m one that would pobably agree with everything written, and for the most part do or am longing to anyway. However, find your pro-life statement greatly disturbing … This review was nicely articulated. Great job there..
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I understood before I posted that many would not agree with me. But I am compelled to post what I believe. I did not mean to offend.
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You didn’t offend me. I respect your beliefs, however, I cannot help but feel that much of my horrific life would have been nonexistent had my mother aborted me, and feel much of my sorrows are due in part by that botched abortion. I do not mean to sound harsh, not in a right relationship with God, but that is one of my main stumbling blocks: hearing God knew me in vitro and knew of my life to come and yet still allowed me to be born and continue through this life. Thank you for your comment though…
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Did you know that God captures your tears? And one day He will wipe all of your tears away. God sent you for a purpose. Seek and find it, and you will find Him. 🙏🏻
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Greatly humbled …. no words
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Sounds like an amazing story. Great review. I definitely want to check it out. 😀
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