Post by kitty on Feb 19, 2012 15:21:31 GMT -5
Before You Go by James Preller
As declared on the Amazon page for this remarkable exceptional emotional packed story this is from "Acclaimed author James Preller , it explores life, death, love, faith, and resilience in his first young adult novel that will grip readers from the book’s dramatic first few pages to its emotional end. This is the actual statement about this poignant story.
It starts off with a warm introduction into the young lives of teenagers on the brink of finding themselves and developing their independence by describing a typical teenager's life with learning about responsibilities’, finding summer employment and planning for their futures.
Tragedy invades their lives and the characters how to explore the depth of their pain and emotionally grieve and find themselves again or to become lost and becoming the walking dead. The question; do they closed their heart or open it again to experience the joys and sorrows of human existence.
Its setting is Jones Beach in Long Island, NY this exploration in the way the author wrote about the scenery and the exploration of real life was so gripping; it was like being a teenager again experiencing through life through their own eyes. Then there is the fear of the unknown, the mysteries of the first romance and how to attract the girl, the roller coaster of emotional storms. The description of the depth of the deep loyal friendships between Jude and Corey, two childhood friends through thin and thick, and always there for each other is as realistic as only true friends only know about. The additional of the impacting tragedies which changes the course of everyone's lives and their beliefs adds sensitive compassion in this powerful tale.
The spiritual tone of why good people are taken too early and the pondering of the truth of it all touched this reader's core; the message about how life and it's trails could be tide waves drowning the victim causing one to surrendering to defeat or fight; to swim out from the under the undertow and live for another day. Parts of the story, was sweet as this reader reminisced about the past, laugh with the antics of the typical teenagers, gasp at the foolish that we all think we are invincible and experienced the emotional turmoil we all in one way or another experienced in our young lives;
This reader's heart was breaking and the tears were flowing sympathizes with the young brave characters and their struggles Encouraging them to break out of the darkness to find the light of strength, hope, faith and love The conclusion was heart wrenching and It was refreshing like a double rainbow, coming out of nowhere. You want to reminisce about your teenager memories or to explore your inner strength then this story is for you. Highly recommend this book if you want to laugh and cry at the same time. This author is in tune with human desires and fears. Gripping tale.
5 Ravens (REVIEW BY SUE MAHONEY)
As declared on the Amazon page for this remarkable exceptional emotional packed story this is from "Acclaimed author James Preller , it explores life, death, love, faith, and resilience in his first young adult novel that will grip readers from the book’s dramatic first few pages to its emotional end. This is the actual statement about this poignant story.
It starts off with a warm introduction into the young lives of teenagers on the brink of finding themselves and developing their independence by describing a typical teenager's life with learning about responsibilities’, finding summer employment and planning for their futures.
Tragedy invades their lives and the characters how to explore the depth of their pain and emotionally grieve and find themselves again or to become lost and becoming the walking dead. The question; do they closed their heart or open it again to experience the joys and sorrows of human existence.
Its setting is Jones Beach in Long Island, NY this exploration in the way the author wrote about the scenery and the exploration of real life was so gripping; it was like being a teenager again experiencing through life through their own eyes. Then there is the fear of the unknown, the mysteries of the first romance and how to attract the girl, the roller coaster of emotional storms. The description of the depth of the deep loyal friendships between Jude and Corey, two childhood friends through thin and thick, and always there for each other is as realistic as only true friends only know about. The additional of the impacting tragedies which changes the course of everyone's lives and their beliefs adds sensitive compassion in this powerful tale.
The spiritual tone of why good people are taken too early and the pondering of the truth of it all touched this reader's core; the message about how life and it's trails could be tide waves drowning the victim causing one to surrendering to defeat or fight; to swim out from the under the undertow and live for another day. Parts of the story, was sweet as this reader reminisced about the past, laugh with the antics of the typical teenagers, gasp at the foolish that we all think we are invincible and experienced the emotional turmoil we all in one way or another experienced in our young lives;
This reader's heart was breaking and the tears were flowing sympathizes with the young brave characters and their struggles Encouraging them to break out of the darkness to find the light of strength, hope, faith and love The conclusion was heart wrenching and It was refreshing like a double rainbow, coming out of nowhere. You want to reminisce about your teenager memories or to explore your inner strength then this story is for you. Highly recommend this book if you want to laugh and cry at the same time. This author is in tune with human desires and fears. Gripping tale.
5 Ravens (REVIEW BY SUE MAHONEY)