Book Description...
"Sometimes the only way through darkness is to return to where it began.
Marianne Stokes fled England at seventeen, spiraling into the manic depression that would become her shadow. She left behind secrets, memories, and tragedy: one teen dead, and her first love, Gabriel, badly injured. Three decades later she’s finally found peace in the North Carolina recording studio she runs with her husband, Darius, and her almost-daughter, Jade…until another fatality propels her back across the ocean to confront the long-buried past.
In her picturesque childhood village, the first person she meets is the last person she wants to see again: Gabriel. Now the village vicar, he takes her in without question, and ripples of what if reverberate through both their hearts. As Marianne’s mind unravels, Jade and Darius track her down. Tempers clash when everyone tries to help, but only by finding the courage to face her illness can Marianne heal herself and her offbeat family."
Title: Echoes Of Family
Author: Barbara Claypole White
Publisher: Lake Union Publishing
Reviewed By: Arlena Dean
Rating: Five
Review:
"Echoes Of Family" by Barbara Claypole White
My Thoughts....
What a well written story that was so heartbreaking that dealt with bipolar disorder. The reader can tell that this author puts in much time with much research that was presented about this gripping disease. What will happen are a family is plunged into a crisis that involves mental illness. The main character Marianne was bipolar["a complex, successful woman who happens to be manic-depressive"], flawed and we find her having such a horrible time especially when she goes off of medication that caused her to sink into deep depression that lead to alcoholism and suicide attempts.
This was quite a rollercoaster emotional ride for Marianne. Will she be able to see the light at the end of the tunnel?
It seems that those who loved her may have received Marianne as 'unpredictable, volatile, violent, evasive and unbearably arrogant.'
The author really gives the readers some well developed characters [Darius, Gabriel and Jade] that were presented being well developed, compelling, portrayed and believable giving us a a real 'true to life dialogue' definitely widening ones insight this disease. "Echoes of Family" will definitely keep your attention all the way through to the end. I was found being touched by this read that I would recommend to all to read. I will say this story is somewhat gritty, tragedy, resilience, heartbreaking but keep on reading to the end because the reader may see some family love too. Now, to see how well this author presents this to her readers you must pick up this good fiction read and see for yourself.
I thought this was a very good read that helps one understand what it is like to have to live with this disease. It was really interesting seeing the love that was their for Marianne and seeing if her family will finally come to terms of with it. One thing is for sure we may know of someone who has this disease...and the burning question is will they be willing to get the help they need? I loved how this author brings out that "it can be controlled, and there is always hope at the end of the dark and desolate path to sanity." This will definitely be one of those read that you will remember long after the read.
This ARC was given by the publisher and NetGallery in exchange for a honest and unbiased review.
What a well written story that was so heartbreaking that dealt with bipolar disorder. The reader can tell that this author puts in much time with much research that was presented about this gripping disease. What will happen are a family is plunged into a crisis that involves mental illness. The main character Marianne was bipolar["a complex, successful woman who happens to be manic-depressive"], flawed and we find her having such a horrible time especially when she goes off of medication that caused her to sink into deep depression that lead to alcoholism and suicide attempts.
This was quite a rollercoaster emotional ride for Marianne. Will she be able to see the light at the end of the tunnel?
It seems that those who loved her may have received Marianne as 'unpredictable, volatile, violent, evasive and unbearably arrogant.'
The author really gives the readers some well developed characters [Darius, Gabriel and Jade] that were presented being well developed, compelling, portrayed and believable giving us a a real 'true to life dialogue' definitely widening ones insight this disease. "Echoes of Family" will definitely keep your attention all the way through to the end. I was found being touched by this read that I would recommend to all to read. I will say this story is somewhat gritty, tragedy, resilience, heartbreaking but keep on reading to the end because the reader may see some family love too. Now, to see how well this author presents this to her readers you must pick up this good fiction read and see for yourself.
I thought this was a very good read that helps one understand what it is like to have to live with this disease. It was really interesting seeing the love that was their for Marianne and seeing if her family will finally come to terms of with it. One thing is for sure we may know of someone who has this disease...and the burning question is will they be willing to get the help they need? I loved how this author brings out that "it can be controlled, and there is always hope at the end of the dark and desolate path to sanity." This will definitely be one of those read that you will remember long after the read.
This ARC was given by the publisher and NetGallery in exchange for a honest and unbiased review.
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