Book 3 of this series carried a powerful message. It really touched my heart to see the silent suffering of those who were victims of abuse and how if continues to affect them years after the fact. Doretta is Irma's friend who shares her thoughts and feelings with Irma through her letters. Irma opens up to Doretta after her stepfather's passing, a man who abused her during her younger years. After marrying and moving away, Irma attends the funeral of her stepfather and this brings out her feelings towards him and her mother, whom she felt did not stop the abuse. As her feelings start coming to the surface, she finds it harder and harder to show loving discipline to her children, but rather responds in a harsh way. Sharing her feelings with her friend Doretta, Irma reads the suggestions that are shared with her.
It's a touching story that seems very realistic and you can feel the emotions that are shared in the story. I really was glad that I read the book. A moving story of love and forgiveness.
I received a copy of this book from the publisher. All thoughts and opinions are my own.
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