I recently discovered a new author I like. Her name is Katherine Center. I just finished her book How To Walk Away about a woman who did not walk away from a plane crash.
Her boyfriend coerced her into flying with him in a small plane to show her trust in him. He had just finished his flying lessons and was ready to solo. Margaret had a fear of flying, but wanted to please him. In the air he proposed and she accepted. Shortly thereafter he crashed while landing and she ended up paralyzed and burned.
Naturally she didn't look the same and he felt such guilt that he had to break up with her.
Family issues and overcoming obstacles get explored. There is angst, depression and happiness and it rings true to life. It doesn't hurt that there is a handsome physical therapist with a Scottish brogue. Sadly, he doesn't wear a kilt.
I like that there are no miracles. But maybe there is a miracle, one of forgiveness and moving on to a better life. Perhaps that is what we should take away from this heartwarming novel.
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