I just spent yesterday and today reading Kristin Hannah’s newest book “Night Road”. I read from 8:30 this morning until noontime and cried and cried the whole time. Only if you’re a mom will you feel that much emotion and unimaginable pain while reading this book. Also, if you ever suffered a depression over loss and mother/daughter issues, there has not been a better book written that will make you feel like someone truly understands exactly the road you have traveled. I read this book in less than ten hours. I was drawn to it like a magnet. I never get up and read at 8:30 in the morning, but when I put it down at 1 am last night, I couldn’t wait to get up and finish it.
Kristin Hannah is a magnificent author on family issues. No one, and I mean no one, can describe what a character is seeing, hearing, feeling and thinking like she can. I’ve read every single one of her novels and I do remember crying through each one, but not like this one. This one hit home, hard. I highly recommend it for all you moms out there. Read it and go hug your children. Read it and go settle what’s been difficult between you and your children. Read it and go hug your mom – and if need be, settle what’s been difficult between you, too. September is the month we celebrate grandparents day. Do it. Take your kids to visit grandma and grandpa. They are most important in the lives of your children – and in yours.
I am not a grandparent yet, but hope to be someday. I would just like to tell all parents out there, that if you did (or do) your job right, two things are guaranteed:
1. Your children can leave your home and manage their own lives as healthy, happy, adults.
2. They will always come home again.
And so, as another day goes by, never give up on the things you love, not ever, and….I have written.
Love Kristin Hannah, but especially loved this one. And yes, cried and cried too.