I’ll Leave You With This – review (AD)
I was kindly given an electronic copy of I’ll Leave You With This by Kylie Ladd in exchange for an honest review*.
I’ll Leave You With This book blurb
Three years after the death of their beloved brother, all Daniel’s sisters have left of him are their memories. They know he’s helped others by donating his organs, but as miracles come true for the recipients, his own family are struggling with their devastating loss.
When Clare suggests that they find the people Daniel’s death saved, her sisters have their doubts. Will meeting them help to bring the sisters back together, or will old tensions and surfacing secrets splinter the fragile family ties forever?
My overall thoughts on I’ll Leave You With This
I was a bit of a mess after reading I’ll Leave You With This so definitely read with a packet of tissues.
The story is told through the voices of Daniel’s grieving and very different sisters.
Daniel was killed by a rogue shooter three years before.
There’s driven surgeon Allison, failing film maker Bridie, emotionally fragile nurse Clare and lonely baby sister Emma who is heavily involved in her church.
Each of them is trying to deal with their loss differently , but they’re all struggling.
Following the painful breakup with her wife and another failed IVF round Clare needs a purpose and a reason to live.
So she decides to try to contact the people who received Daniel’s organs.
Initially Emma is the only sister who supports her, but eventually the others come round and Bridie even feels it might be a way to re ignite her floundering director career.
I really enjoyed getting to know the sisters.
The stories of the recipients of Daniel’s organs are brilliant and are a showcase of why organ donation is so important.
I was really impressed with how sensitively the author tackled many difficult subjects including death, miscarriage, infertility, bullying , self harm and suicidal thoughts as well as organ donation.
At times this is a very emotionally heavy read, there’s so much light in this book too.
Lots of tender moments, hope, kindness, love, friendship and inspirational moments too.
And yes I cried quite a bit.
With grateful thanks to NetGalley and the publishers for an ARC in exchange for an honest review.
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