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Come Away with Me
Escrito por Karma Brown
Narrado por Jorjeana Marie
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An unexpected journey leads one woman to discover that life after loss is possible, if only you can find the courage to let go.
One minute, Tegan Lawson has everything she could hope for: an adoring husband, Gabe, and a baby on the way. The next, a patch of black ice causes a devastating accident that will change her life in ways she never could have imagined.
Tegan is consumed by grief—not to mention her anger toward Gabe, who was driving on the night of the crash. But just when she thinks she's hit rock bottom, Gabe reminds her of their Jar of Spontaneity, a collection of their dream destinations and experiences, and so begins an adventure of a lifetime.
From the bustling markets of Thailand to the flavors of Italy to the ocean waves in Hawaii, Tegan and Gabe embark on a journey to escape the tragedy and search for forgiveness. But they soon learn that grief follows you no matter how far away you run, and that acceptance comes when you least expect it. Heartbreaking, hopeful and utterly transporting, Come Away with Me is an unforgettable debut and a luminous celebration of the strength of the human spirit.
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Come Away with Me
Escrito por Karma Brown
Narrado por Jorjeana Marie
Descripción
An unexpected journey leads one woman to discover that life after loss is possible, if only you can find the courage to let go.
One minute, Tegan Lawson has everything she could hope for: an adoring husband, Gabe, and a baby on the way. The next, a patch of black ice causes a devastating accident that will change her life in ways she never could have imagined.
Tegan is consumed by grief—not to mention her anger toward Gabe, who was driving on the night of the crash. But just when she thinks she's hit rock bottom, Gabe reminds her of their Jar of Spontaneity, a collection of their dream destinations and experiences, and so begins an adventure of a lifetime.
From the bustling markets of Thailand to the flavors of Italy to the ocean waves in Hawaii, Tegan and Gabe embark on a journey to escape the tragedy and search for forgiveness. But they soon learn that grief follows you no matter how far away you run, and that acceptance comes when you least expect it. Heartbreaking, hopeful and utterly transporting, Come Away with Me is an unforgettable debut and a luminous celebration of the strength of the human spirit.
A HarperAudio production.
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This book had an interesting perspective in dealing with grief. It's in the last parts of the book where things get really interesting, and once you've read those parts you can easily see the little hints you've missed previously to help you piece together the outcome. The ending was a bit of a surprise and it should have stopped there. I can't say too much about the ending or I will spoil your read.
Rating: 4My book club picked this book to read for January 2018. Otherwise I doubt I would have read it and that would not have been a great loss. Most of the book reads like chick lit but there is a twist at the end that redeems it from being strictly that genre. On Christmas Eve in Chicago Tegan and Gabe are driving to Gabe's parents' house. They are running late and Gabe's mother hates people being late. So Gabe is driving too fast for the black ice that the car encounters and they crash. Tegan lost the baby boy she was carrying and also had a complete hysterectomy so she can't ever have children. She is grief-stricken and furious at Gabe. After months of barely getting out of bed they decide to go on a trip to fulfill three of their bucket list items. Starting in Thailand where they watch elephants painting pictures (Gabe's wish), they travel around the world. They spend some time in Italy where Tegan takes a cooking class so she can cook like Gabe's mother. Their final destination is Hawaii where they both want to learn to surf. At first it seems to be helping Tegan as she starts to lighten up and even laugh. But she crashes a number of times and each time Gabe is the ideal helpmate. When the six weeks of travel are over will Gabe and Tegan be able to mend their relationship? They are very committed to each other but there is a big problem and I can't say what it is without spoiling the book's ending. Let me just say that it took me by surprise.I was disappointed that Ms Brown, who is Canadian, chose to make her protagonists American. There was nothing about this story that could not have worked for a couple from Toronto (for instance). Maybe because this was a first novel the author (or her publisher) felt it would have better success with the broader appeal of an American base.
Rating: 4I think I spoiled this story a bit for myself. I read a couple of reviews that spoke of a twist, and even though they didn't spoil the twist, I figured it out immediately. I didn't check to see if I was right, but I think that shaded my reading of the story, though it also made some things make more sense as I was reading. Still, the writing was so sharp. I loved it so much, which why I checked out reviews before finishing it. Because the writing was just so compelling. Tegan was a wonderfully crafted character. I think it's definitely best to go into this blind and just fall into the story with Tegan.
Rating: 4Got curious, made the mistake of checking the end - spoiled it for me. My own fault.
Rating: 4
Tegan and Gabe are incredibly happy together. They're soul mates, have a wonderful marriage and there's a baby on the way. Life couldn't be better. A terrible accident due to a patch of black ice changes their lives forever. Tegan is heartbroken and doesn't know how to go on. She's devastated because of everything she's lost in that awful moment and she knows she can never get it back.
When Tegan doesn't think she has the strength to keep on living Gabe suggests it's time to use their Jar of Sponteneity. In the jar they've put notes with their dream journeys and experiences they don't want to miss. It's time for Tegan and Gabe to go on a new adventure together. Maybe this will make Tegan come to terms with what happened, so she can get out of the darkest part of her depression. It's a journey filled with highs, but also terrible lows. Will it have the desired effect?
Come Away with Me is a heartbreaking emotional story. Tegan has lost so much because of the accident she and Gabe were in. She doesn't know how to keep going and she doesn't know if she can forgive Gabe. He was driving the car and Tegan is angry with him about many different things. I had tears in my eyes when I read their story. There's plenty of love, but how is it possible to get over something this disastrous? I admired Tegan tries and goes on that trip. She's far from ready to deal with everyday situations again, but she does it anyway because of the jar. I was intrigued by the physical and emotional journey aspect of the story and loved that combination.
Karma Brown has written a beautiful story about the unfair part of life, grief, love and strength. I loved her vivid writing and her thorough description of every emotion Tegan is going through. Tegan and Gabe are having a very special bond and I was anxious to find out what would happen to them. I love how every part of their relationship is being explored and the result is a gorgeous story with an incredible ending that made me tear up multiple times. I absolutely loved this fantastic book.
Rating: 5When Tegan doesn't think she has the strength to keep on living Gabe suggests it's time to use their Jar of Sponteneity. In the jar they've put notes with their dream journeys and experiences they don't want to miss. It's time for Tegan and Gabe to go on a new adventure together. Maybe this will make Tegan come to terms with what happened, so she can get out of the darkest part of her depression. It's a journey filled with highs, but also terrible lows. Will it have the desired effect?
Come Away with Me is a heartbreaking emotional story. Tegan has lost so much because of the accident she and Gabe were in. She doesn't know how to keep going and she doesn't know if she can forgive Gabe. He was driving the car and Tegan is angry with him about many different things. I had tears in my eyes when I read their story. There's plenty of love, but how is it possible to get over something this disastrous? I admired Tegan tries and goes on that trip. She's far from ready to deal with everyday situations again, but she does it anyway because of the jar. I was intrigued by the physical and emotional journey aspect of the story and loved that combination.
Karma Brown has written a beautiful story about the unfair part of life, grief, love and strength. I loved her vivid writing and her thorough description of every emotion Tegan is going through. Tegan and Gabe are having a very special bond and I was anxious to find out what would happen to them. I love how every part of their relationship is being explored and the result is a gorgeous story with an incredible ending that made me tear up multiple times. I absolutely loved this fantastic book.
"Come Away with Me" was a touching story of love, loss and recovery. My heart bled for Tegan after the loss of her baby in a horrific car crash. However, the blame and resentment she directed at her husband, Gabe, often made me lose patience with her. Her repetitious spirals into despair and depression also started to annoy me, especially when she refused to take her medication, even though she promised those who loved her she would do so while on vacation.I adored Gabe. I thought he was so supportive and loving of Tegan and cared for her through thick and thin. There were moments when he tried to lighten the mood, keep the peace and help Tegan move forward. It was impossible not to fall a bit in love with him. I also liked both Tegan's and Gabe's families. Tegan's two brothers were extremely funny but their concern for their sister was touching.The locations Tegan and Gabe visited to help them cope with their loss were beautiful. I especially loved the descriptions of Bangkok and Italy - riding on a elephant, watching the elephants paint (I've wanted an elephant artwork for years) and taking an Italian cooking class using the freshest ingredients. They all sounded so much fun. I felt as though I was Gabe and Tegan's constant travel companion.I also liked how the author took the reader back before the accident to see Tegan and Gabe together before tragedy struck them. They were so much in love and the perfect couple.As for the twist at the end - I did not see that coming at all! Although, reflecting back, it made perfect sense and made the novel even more heartbreaking than it was already. An excellent debut.
Rating: 4This book is about journeys - not just about the journey that Tegan and Gabe take after the accident that causes her to lose their baby but also the emotional journey from loss to anger and to eventual healing. Tegan and Gabe travel to Thailand, Italy and Hawaii on their journey to try to put their lives back to normal but its a struggle because Tegan has had an emotional breakdown and is still blaming Gabe for the accident that killed their unborn son. The scenery and adventures in each country are so well described that you almost feel like you are traveling with them on their journey. This is a wonderful heart wrenching book but one warning for the reader - have a box of Kleenex close by because you're going to need it!
Rating: 5