A review by readsalattethrillers73
Little Disasters by Sarah Vaughan

4.0

Little Disasters by Sarah Vaughan is a story about motherhood and shares the joys of parenting in contrast with the less talked about subject of post-partum depression. The story begins when Betsy, the baby daughter of Jess, is brought to the hospital for a well-check. Liz, a friend and pediatric doctor, discovers that Betsy is not just I’ll, but suffering from a severe skull fracture. Unable to accurately recall how her baby might have suffered such an injury, Liz is forced to rely on her medical instincts and sadly, suspects that her friend is hiding something. Could Jess really be responsible for Betsy’s injuries? Meanwhile, Jess’s husband is feeling the guilt of being an absent father and beginS to suspect that Jess has been suffering alone in silence.. Faced with her friend’s situation, Liz reflects on her own childhood and later discovers her childhood memories mean much more than originally thought. She confronts her own mother and receives a deathbed confession that never seemed possible.

This book is about motherhood at every stage and a reminder that while people may appear to “have it all”, you never know how deeply they may be suffering. As a mother, daughter, and friend, I would definitely recommend reading this book. Now, more than ever, this book is a reminder check on friends, family members and reach out for help if you’re feeling down.