Rachel D. (rfdudley) reviewed on 9/5/2011 + 75 more book reviews

This book is about a married couple; the wife of whom is a teacher at Columbine High School. As a result of her experience she suffers greatly from post traumatic stress disorder. She and her husband both have to learn to cope with this. Other tragedies befall them. The husband's beloved deceased aunt leaves behind a history of family letters. A boarder living at the husband's home discovers the letter and writes a dissertation through which the husband learns a great deal about his family history. It becomes sort of a book within a book. Most of the book is written from the husband's perspective and how he learns to cope with things and ultimately learns to believe in hope. I enjoyed the book although I think it was a bit too long. I am impressed with Wally Lamb's writing ability.

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