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How to Save a Life
by Eva Carter
What a wonderful & soulful read this was! My own poor heart went through a wild emotional roller coaster with this book.
On the New Year’s eve of the millennium, when 17 year old football prodigy & rising star, Joel suffers a heart attack, it is Kerry who performs CPR, while Tim stands frozen in shock, even though both are ambulance & first aid trained. Little did they know, that these 18 minutes of saving Joel’s life, would go on to change theirs forever.
Primarily a character driven novel, the book alternates between the narratives of Joel, Kerry & Tim as we follow them through 18 years. The three of them truly become the “heart” & soul of this book. Each unique in their own ambitions & upbringing, fate has it, that their lives became deeply intertwined.
Carter’s character development is simply commendable. She makes sure of getting the reader fully invested in each of their stories, to love & care for them, cry, rage & laugh at their antics & cheering them for their accomplishments.
Obsessed with the need to “mend & fix” people, Kerry’s life seems to turn upside down many times over, after that night. Though, I was angry with her, as she kept fell in & out of love with Tim & Joel, her strength, will power & ability to push forward in life, no matter what amazed me & I couldn’t be more proud of her at the end.
Tim’s cut-short & difficult childhood made him emotionally very vulnerable. I empathized with him & his struggles as he pursued his dream of becoming a doctor. I adored the friendship between Kerry & Tim & enjoyed the wild ride these two took me on.
Joel, perhaps the most affected person after the incident, finds it impossible to continue living without soccer. Thanks to Kerry again, he does turn a dark corner in his life, I rooted for him all the way.
It was so heartwarming to see these teenagers slowly mature, grow & become responsible adults, being there for each other at every turn.
Addressing issues such as PTSD, drug addiction & depression without overwhelming us, Carter emphasizes that it is the common people, who are the first responders, that can save lives with CPR and AED. Her beautiful writing is what makes it so engrossing & well-worth a read.
Thanks to @netgalley & @panmacmillan for the ARC.
On the New Year’s eve of the millennium, when 17 year old football prodigy & rising star, Joel suffers a heart attack, it is Kerry who performs CPR, while Tim stands frozen in shock, even though both are ambulance & first aid trained. Little did they know, that these 18 minutes of saving Joel’s life, would go on to change theirs forever.
Primarily a character driven novel, the book alternates between the narratives of Joel, Kerry & Tim as we follow them through 18 years. The three of them truly become the “heart” & soul of this book. Each unique in their own ambitions & upbringing, fate has it, that their lives became deeply intertwined.
Carter’s character development is simply commendable. She makes sure of getting the reader fully invested in each of their stories, to love & care for them, cry, rage & laugh at their antics & cheering them for their accomplishments.
Obsessed with the need to “mend & fix” people, Kerry’s life seems to turn upside down many times over, after that night. Though, I was angry with her, as she kept fell in & out of love with Tim & Joel, her strength, will power & ability to push forward in life, no matter what amazed me & I couldn’t be more proud of her at the end.
Tim’s cut-short & difficult childhood made him emotionally very vulnerable. I empathized with him & his struggles as he pursued his dream of becoming a doctor. I adored the friendship between Kerry & Tim & enjoyed the wild ride these two took me on.
Joel, perhaps the most affected person after the incident, finds it impossible to continue living without soccer. Thanks to Kerry again, he does turn a dark corner in his life, I rooted for him all the way.
It was so heartwarming to see these teenagers slowly mature, grow & become responsible adults, being there for each other at every turn.
Addressing issues such as PTSD, drug addiction & depression without overwhelming us, Carter emphasizes that it is the common people, who are the first responders, that can save lives with CPR and AED. Her beautiful writing is what makes it so engrossing & well-worth a read.
Thanks to @netgalley & @panmacmillan for the ARC.