Hey..Did you know "Your Roots Are Showing"

I want to thank Miriam with Hachette for sending me this book to review.





Lizzie Buckley didn’t have the perfect life but she did live a happy one with her husband James and her twin children. One thing Lizzie never imagined she would experience is depression…postpartum depression to be specific. Before Lizzie can even say one… two… three, she finds herself moving to the country with her children and living in a run down cottage. James has left Lizzie and it’s all her fault. Lizzie accidentally sent an email to James. Some of the items written in the email were really hurtful. Do you know just how hard it is to take care of two children, deal with your marriage; all while trying to put yourself back together? That is the million dollar question that Lizzie will try to find an answer to.

I thought Your Roots Are Showing was a simple but sweet book about love, sadness, joy, freedom and cherishment. This book just goes to show you that writing what you know can produce great results. Though I can’t say I can relate to Lizzie, I do know that I felt like I really connected with her and her family from the first moment I met them. I dare you to put this book down and walk away from it; you will find yourself having a hard time doing so. For anyone who is looking for a new and fresh voice to read then you have got to check out Elise Chidley’s debut novel Your Roots Are Showing.


Comments

The Bookworm said…
this does sound like a moving read.
great review.
http://thebookworm07.blogspot.com/
November 2, 2008 at 6:50 AM
Anonymous said…
I do agree that the reader doesn't really have to relate to the characters or situation to enjoy a story. Great review!
November 2, 2008 at 6:37 PM
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