Two disparate people—lost in their own
way—find an unexpected healing connection in a poignant novel about
redemption and chosen family by New York Times bestselling author Catherine Ryan Hyde.
An
army veteran with a career as a beat cop behind her, security guard
Addie Finch is tough—on the outside. Internally, she’s in crisis mode.
She’s lonely, introverted, struggling through AA, estranged from her
son, and, at sixty-two years old, questioning her role as a protector.
She also has a soft spot for the underdog that’s about to change her
life.
Addie finds Jonathan, a homeless teenager abandoned by his
mother, holed up in a warehouse and vulnerable to the elements and to
predators. Touched by the boy’s gentle nature and a wisdom beyond his
years, Addie offers him temporary shelter in her garden shed in exchange
for maintaining the sprawling property. It’s an act of kindness and
purpose that means the world to Jonathan. But when Addie faces a
situation that sends her internal world tumbling, the emotional
connection with Jonathan, once the unlikeliest of strangers, becomes her
lifeline as well.
As both process past traumas, Addie and
Jonathan forge a surrogate grandmother-grandson bond—a chosen family
that could restore trust and heal hearts they thought were broken
forever.
What I thought about Falling Apart and Other Gifts from the Universe
Whenever I'm looking for "all the feels" as they say, this is a go-to author for me. Her books are always soulful, taking a deep look at the human condition and all the terrible things that people can experience that might take them down. And while it might seem from the description that this is a dark book, it also shines a light on much humans need each other for healing.
This one was another winner. There are seriously deep emotions at play here and this author is great at writing about them in a way that lets the reader feel them. Addiction and recovery are a big part of this story and are portrayed realistically and with sensitivity. The story moves along at a good pace and while the content is sometimes difficult it does maintain a sense of hopefulness that I like in this author's work.
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