What a marvelous book. It is about loss and friendship. Amy White is left devastated when the love of her life dies young from cancer. She is left with her son and luckily her Mom has moved in with them. Amy goes through her life in a daze--she gets up, goes to work, tries her best to keep her son happy but worries about him. Even after two years she still goes to visit her husbands grave on his birthday to leave flowers. Then comes the day when someone else has left daffodils on his grave.
Amy is immediately suspicious and bound and determined to find out who this person is and how they were connected to her husband. She does find out and against all odds becomes friends with this woman. She meets a man at a party but does not pursue it. This guy is persistent and funny and suave, and has a singing cat!
Then comes the fateful day her friend tells her the truth. Amy walks away and does not look back, until she receives a phone call telling her that the friend was in a very bad car accident and is asking to see her. She does go. When Mr. Persistent comes knocking at her door (did I mention that he was also her friends lawyer?) with a big surprise-Amy begins to get her life back.
This is a heartwarming book that everyone would enjoy. I definitely give it 5 stars.
On a cold Valentine’s Day in Chicago, Amy White, a young widow who lost her husband to cancer, visits the cemetery and makes an unsettling discovery: a bouquet of fresh daffodils lying in front of her husband’s grave.Curiosity grows into obsession as Amy searches for the stranger who left the flowers, while keeping her activities a secret from her live-in mother and seven-year-old son. The search leads to an unusual friendship that transforms her world and redefines her life.
"The warmth of an evolving friendship bound by mutual interests and a family's recovery from close-held grief makes the processes in A Widow Redefined revealing and involving. Any reader seeking a story of emotional growth from all protagonists will find this a story of quiet desperation, friendship, and moving on." D. Donovan, eBook Reviewer, Midwest Book Review
"A lovely story of deep love, friendship, grief, and the process of healing." Mary/Full Circle Book Club, Algonquin, IL
"Not since Lisa See's Snow Flower and the Secret Fan have I read such a complex portrayal of friendship. A Widow Redefined will resonate with anyone who has ever lost a loved one and learned how to live again." Author Deborah Brown
"Inspiring! Destined to become a book club favorite." Alicia Robinson/reader review
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About the Author
Kim Cano is the author of two women's fiction novels: A Widow Redefined, her debut novel and On The Inside, a novel about a middle-aged woman who is sentenced to 17 years in prison for committing a white collar crime. ( you can see my review of this wonderful book here)
Kim has also written two animal books: For Animal Lovers, a short story collection for kids ages 9 to 12 (also appeals to adult readers who are young at heart) 10% of the sale price is donated to the ASPCA® to help homeless pets.
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Kim Cano is the author of two women's fiction novels: A Widow Redefined, her debut novel and On The Inside, a novel about a middle-aged woman who is sentenced to 17 years in prison for committing a white collar crime. Kim has also written two animal books: For Animal Lovers, a short story collection for kids ages 9 to 12 (also appeals to adult readers who are young at heart) 10% of the sale price is donated to the ASPCA® to help homeless pets.
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37 comments :
I enjoyed this one too, although it did pick up on some of my own personal characteristics and really felt Amy for at times.
sounds good shared the giveaway for you =)
That sounds like a great read. I really have to start reading more.
Michelle F.
This sounds like a heartbreaking story but knowing that there is a heart healing ending I would love to read it. Even better that it is an audio version! Perfect entertainment while at the gym or in the car.
Perfect book for my sister to read... and she listens to audiobooks in the car while going to and from work!
Great giveaway, I entered for a friend who will enjoy these types of books!
Looks like a great book! Thanks for the giveaway!
Wow! 5 Winners! We have a good chance at winning this!
It sounds like it's going to be a happy book, and hurrah for it. I like happy books. :)
5 winners! yay! Thanks for the fab contest! Looks like such a great book!
Sounds like a really neat read. There are going to be five very happy people who will be able to get this book!
This sounds like it has a very relate able storyline. It seems to start off sad, but sounds like there is a happy ending!
I'm not going to lie, you had me at singing cat. LOL I entered the giveaway and I'm going to keep my fingers crossed (really, who can turn down a singing cat?)!
This sounds like a delicate subject which the author seems to handle well. Thanks for the book review and spotlight.
Sounds like a very emotional but good read. thanks for sharing!
I love the cover! Sounds like a great story!
Sounds sad but a good read! I wouldn't want to put it down.
I don't know if I could read a book as sad as this one sounds. I think I would cry while reading it, but great review!
This looks like a tear jerker, so I know I would love it.
transformed my lie for the better? Excluding sugar from my diet!
Sounds like a great book! I'm glad that the giveaway is open worldwide so I can participate too :D
Good Luck with the book! I know a few people that should read this.
Thanks for the 5 star review. Glad you liked the book. There are tears and happy times throughout. But yes, the singing cat is close to my heart. But I'm a crazy cat lady.
The audiobook narrator is great too. After I hired her online I discovered she lived a half hour from my house. What are the chances? :)
The book sounds really interesting. I am always looking for new books to read. Thanks for sharing this book because I would not have known about this author.
I love a nice love story! I can see myself reading this on the weekend by the pool.
This sounds like something I'd like to look into. Grief and healing are what I've been going through for the past year after a difficult loss. Thanks for the great review.
These sound like book that my wife would enjoy. I will share this blog with her. Thanks!
You know, I have never actually listened to an audiobook but we might be taking a cross country trip soon. I might have to pick this up!
Suave, persistent, sweet... add integrity and values, and he's a keeper. Singing cat is just a bonus! :)
I love listening to audiobook especially when my eyes are too tired to read. This sounds like a very good book to have. :)
There's a lot of work that goes into making an audio book. this is great! I actually like them because I do long drives a lot.
I love reading books, and who doesn't like winning??
Looking forward to win this #Giveaway
Ha, the singing cat awaken my curiosity about this boo, I'd love to read that!
What a great giveaway. I think I would really enjoy this. Amber N
I love all books about friendship!
can't think of anything
Meeting my husband has transformed my life for the better.
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