Saving Graces: Finding Solace and Strength from Friends and Strangers
by Elizabeth Edwards
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Author: Elizabeth EdwardsEdition: Paperback
Audio: English (Unknown); English (Original Language); English (Published)
Published: 2007-08-14
ISBN: 0767925386
Number of pages: 384
Publisher: Broadway
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- ISBN13: 9780767925389
- Condition: New
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Book Reviews of Saving Graces: Finding Solace and Strength from Friends and Strangers
Book Review: A Beautiful, but "Heavy" Read
Summary: 4 Stars
I have always admired Elizabeth Edwards for her courage, intelligence, warmth, and yes, resilience. I knew nothing about her husband other than he was a pretty face on the '04 presidential ticket. But she stood out in that contest, as the true winner. So it was with enthusiasm that I read her book "Saving Graces." I had read previous reviews stating that it was an "easy read, and that it was hard to put down."
I actually had the opposite reaction to the book. It wasn't easy for me to read it straight through, or even for prolonged periods of time; because alot of the book was so raw. It took me a while to finish the part about her son Wade's death, and their mourning period. Her pain felt so palpable even on paper.
Her childhood as part of a military family was interesting, but in my opinion, a bit too lengthy. I think some parts could have been edited out.
I found her experiences as a Senate wife and on the campaign trail extremely interesting. Those were the parts where I could read straight through, and not have to take a "breather" from the book.
Ms. Edwards writing style is colloquial- almost like she's talking directly to you. Her book is punctuated with humility, self deprecation, and honesty. She seemed so down to earth.
I shuddered each time she praised her husband for being such a good husband, upon whom she could depend. I cannot imagine what she went through after realizing (and accepting) that he was no longer the man she married. I will be reading "Resilience" next.
Overall, I highly recommend this book. Just don't expect to blast through it in one, or even two, sittings.
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