I'm not quite sure how I felt about this one. The book was kind of bittersweet, bordering on sad in a strange kind of vague way. I don't get people saying it was Hallmarky and sappy. It didn't feel that way to me. It wasn't exactly a feel good, soft and fuzzy kind of story. It's hard to get a real feel for it because most of the reading was to be done between the lines. It's about damaged people forgiving and forging ahead... I THINK... LOL It's a quiet, contemplative read about not getting exactly what is needed from loved ones, but loving them regardless. It's about love then, I guess. Mostly self love. Letting go of self pity and self righteousness. Seeing the beauty in simple things. The wonder of being open, accepting and human.

Okay so maybe more like 3 1/2 stars.