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A review by lmbartelt
Wish by Jake Smith
5.0
Baseball fans will love this. So will dads. And moms. And anyone with a heart.
James McConnell gave up his big-league dreams years ago when he met and married Emily. James works at an insurance agency and coaches part time. Their family's been battling their son's cancer for 4 years, and just when they thought 9-year-old Aaron was in remission, the cancer returned.
This is where the story picks up, and it doesn't stop evoking the kinds of emotions most parents hope they don't have to deal with. But their journey through this relapse and treatment at a new hospital is so real, I believed their struggles.
Aaron's a huge Detroit Tigers fans and during this relapse he gets a visit from one of the players. He whispers a wish to the player who sets in motion a second chance for Aaron's dad to live his dream of playing big-league baseball.
So much more than baseball novel, Wish is a story of dreams and sacrifice.
It reminded me, at times, of Field of Dreams, Bull Durham and The Rookie. And I loved every page. It's an emotional ringer, and an important reminder of the real, everyday, heavy burdens families with sick kids face.
It's also a call to join donor registries, bone marrow specifically as it relates to this story.
Wish exceeded my expectations for a debut novel. Put it on your to-read list or buy a copy for the dads in your life. I would recommend this one to my husband without hesitation.
James McConnell gave up his big-league dreams years ago when he met and married Emily. James works at an insurance agency and coaches part time. Their family's been battling their son's cancer for 4 years, and just when they thought 9-year-old Aaron was in remission, the cancer returned.
This is where the story picks up, and it doesn't stop evoking the kinds of emotions most parents hope they don't have to deal with. But their journey through this relapse and treatment at a new hospital is so real, I believed their struggles.
Aaron's a huge Detroit Tigers fans and during this relapse he gets a visit from one of the players. He whispers a wish to the player who sets in motion a second chance for Aaron's dad to live his dream of playing big-league baseball.
So much more than baseball novel, Wish is a story of dreams and sacrifice.
It reminded me, at times, of Field of Dreams, Bull Durham and The Rookie. And I loved every page. It's an emotional ringer, and an important reminder of the real, everyday, heavy burdens families with sick kids face.
It's also a call to join donor registries, bone marrow specifically as it relates to this story.
Wish exceeded my expectations for a debut novel. Put it on your to-read list or buy a copy for the dads in your life. I would recommend this one to my husband without hesitation.