Would you like to give your mother a gift to touch her heart? You might take a hint from my son Peter and highlight the last line on page 80 and then wrap the book up and give it to her. ( )

I hoped this book would discuss the principal of "charity" in marriage, but to me it read like a disconnected memoir with a few comments on meaning of the word "love" thrown in. The author's theology seems uninformed and shallow. ( )

I like her stuff. Wise, funny, poignant. One story of her dad reminded me of our laughter and joy when Daddio asked, "Do you have to dry clean cashmere socks?" ( )

I loved this author's other book (Here if You Need Me) and I have enjoyed hearing her being interviewed on NPR. Her spirituality mirrors my own, so I looked forward to spending an afternoon with the next part of her life.

However, this book reads as chapters on different kinds of love - family love, romantic love, love tinged with anger...it feels choppy and it does not feel like each chapter builds on the previous ones. I am disappointed, but have decided not to finish it given how many books I have that are longing to be read. ( )

Love, loss, religion and faith are woven beautifully into this book. I really enjoy Braestrup's writing and would love to meet her someday. I think this book I'll lend to a few select friends and keep on the shelf to be read again. It was that good. ( )