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Megan's Way by Melissa Foster

8/22/2009

 
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Megan Taylor is an artist full of so much spirit, seems to be the centerpiece of an intimate group of friends, and has a teenage daughter with whom she has a true empathic connection. But, her cozy world starts to unravel when she learns that her cancer is no longer in remission. Longtime secrets begin to haunt her and her best friend, Holly. Secrets that could destroy their close-knit foursome of friends. And as Megan deteriorates, her daughter, Olivia, begins to act out her frustrations.

Melissa Foster's novel is a lovely debut. She explores the mother-daughter bond in such an intense manner. It's the kind of relationship, I think that all daughters want with their mothers. And the circle of friends! They are such a loving and supportive bunch. Foster has given us a set of very realistic characters that are regular people. Also, she presents ideas of spirituality in a way that's not obnoxious but is unapologetic. Everything is set against a picturesque Cape Cod. This makes even the toughest moments in the book a little more palatable than had they occurred anywhere else. It adds to the warm and fuzzy feeling that much of the book presents. At its core, I would say that this is a story that depicts love transcending everything.

I really appreciate the author's simple language and real characters. All the imagery was wonderful without being weighty. And including a scene that brought a level of discomfort was very smart. Megan's Way is a great read and a solid debut for Melissa Foster.


Kim Wilson link
9/7/2009 05:52:00

I love reading passionate works that I can put a face to. I was out of State when my mother faced cancer. Praise God for me and my sister's childhood homegirl that helped her through it.

Liz link
9/8/2009 19:04:33

Mon, 24 Aug 2009 09:37:46
I love, love, love library book sales. ours has one twice a year, and my oldest daughter and I go nearly every time. (She's in college, which makes the December sale date difficult!) We have literally hundreds of books from the sales over the years. I've gotten some great finds, including a series of Regency romances (very, very benign ones) by Clare Darcy that I read when young and still enjoy. I have nearly all of them now. I'm glad you snagged some good ones.

I'm reading something new, not old, though now. For escapism, I'm indulging in Mary Higgins Clark -- no clue as to the title, I'm ashamed to admit. It's the new one. And for a very interesting look at <a href="http://www.abandonedandforgotten.com/synopsis/"> life during WWII,</a> I'm reading "Abandoned and Forgotten" by Evelyne Tannehill. It's written through the eyes of a young, innocent child, and deals with a little known part of the war, when Germans were expelled (after the war) from the lost territories -- they were stripped of their property and possessions and thrown out with no clue as to what to do next. Just imagine being this young girl, and follow her thought processes as she struggles for survival after everything that's her world is ripped away from her.
 

Tea link
9/8/2009 19:05:08

Mon, 24 Aug 2009 11:40:43
Great review! I'll have to read it too.

Elena link
9/8/2009 19:05:34

Thu, 27 Aug 2009 05:29:00
It doesn't sound like the book I would normally pick up, but that's the great thing about book blogging eh? Simple language is sometimes the most effective.

Sarbear
9/8/2009 19:06:13

Sat, 29 Aug 2009 21:00:25
I LOVE book trailers!


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