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I really enjoyed this book. I think one has to appreciate the psyche and the emotions of grief to fully grasp what this novel has to offer. I was able to identify with it and I thought the author did a wonderful job of creating her characters. A well told story of grief and the path of one woman to find herself and the relationships she has with her mother, her husband, and some friends along the way.

I read this book after reading Secret Life of Bees. I was so disappointed. I did find the main character compelling and her fascination with the monk was also interesting, but I just couldn't really get into the story. I had to drag myself through it just to get it done. I think, had I read this book before reading The Secret Life of Bees, I wouldn't have been so disappointed. My only advice would be if you are going to read Susan Monk Kidd, read this book first THEN read The Secret Life of Bees.