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shirleytupperfreeman's review against another edition
I thoroughly enjoyed listening to this funny/sad memoir about Leslie Gray Streeter's life, love, and grief after her husband of only 5 or 6 years died suddenly as they were in the process of adopting a beautiful little boy. Leslie Streeter is black and Christian. 'Scotty' was white and Jewish. Streeter's great sense of humor shines through her stories of falling in love a bit later in life, mixing cultures, races, religions and finally becoming parents. She narrates her own book - a nice bonus.
jennaclarek's review
i saw this while i was looking for library books and i needed something quick for my drive - mainly i was drawn to this because of the grief aspects of the book - and i was so surprised at how much this moved me! (i cried...a lot...) i found so much comfort in all the passages about grief but i was honestly shocked at how invested i was in the adoption storyline? the author spends a lot of the book talking about how she adopted her son after her husband's death and as someone who doesn't want kids...it was just a weird change of pace for me. and hearing from the perspective of a black woman who is basically forced into being a single mom it was just...a great opportunity to step into someone else's shoes. leslie is so strong and i absolutely loved her narration on the audiobook - i think anyone who's lost someone can find something in this book. definitely recommend!!
jenniferstringer's review
3.0
3.5 stars perhaps? A better-to-laugh-than-to-cry memoir of a first year of widowhood. I can’t imagine doing it with a two year old. God bless.
Take aways...”it’s got to get better or what’s the point?”
I need a Vincent.
Take aways...”it’s got to get better or what’s the point?”
I need a Vincent.
_tamara8464's review
3.0
This book was about a woman who lost the love of her life suddenly. She was able to tell the story about one of the worst (if not the worst) times in her life with lots of humor and a bit of an uplifting spirit. There were times when she was depressed and it was extremely difficult but she was able to survive it.
salimah's review
5.0
Leslie Gray Streeter's assured voice is equal parts devastating and hilarious in its ability to cut a path for the reader right into the heart of her grief and life in the aftermath of her husband's death. The prose is precise, but also gracious and the narrative balances the weight of conveying the love story she shared with her husband with the weight of examining what life without him means. This is definitely worth reading.
I listened to the Audiobook, which is narrated by the author. That's not always the best choice as book narration is a specific talent, but in this case, hearing Leslie's actual voice enhances and layers the already dynamic story. Hearing her tell her story makes the funny parts funnier and the sad parts, which are often co-occurring, so much more poignant.
I listened to the Audiobook, which is narrated by the author. That's not always the best choice as book narration is a specific talent, but in this case, hearing Leslie's actual voice enhances and layers the already dynamic story. Hearing her tell her story makes the funny parts funnier and the sad parts, which are often co-occurring, so much more poignant.
lindsayb's review
5.0
Incredibly moving. It made me think a lot on long-term relationships, the nature of love, and bogus societal expectations. Plus, deflecting pain with humor is 100% my MO, so I was right there with her.
annetjeberg's review
3.0
This was a well-written account of the author's experience after her husband passed away, unexpectedly, while in his 40s.
It was funny, heart wrenching and felt completely honest.
It was funny, heart wrenching and felt completely honest.
dputiger's review
5.0
I have no memory of why I put a hold on this audiobook, but it was a very well written story. I wish the author and Brooks an awesome life together.