Finding Emma by Steena Holmes
About the book:
A child goes missing on her birthday and two years later her mother still sees her everywhere. The family has been torn apart by tragedy. The relationship between Megan (Mom) and her husband has been strained. He wants Megan to accept that their precious daughter Emma is gone and to move on. He threatens to leave. Just when Megan realizes that she must make a choice and move on before she ruins her marriage, she takes a photo at a town fair of an elderly couple and little girl she believes is Emma. Megan then sets into motion a series of events that could destroy both families.
Finding Emma is the winner of the 2012 National Indie Excellence Book Awards
50% of the proceeds of the paper copy of the book will be donated to The Missing Children’s Society of Canada – an organization dedicated to reuniting families. Visit mcsc.ca for more information.
My review:
Although the book was fictional it was tough for me as a parent to read, yet important. I had to put it down several times. The author expresses the emotions of these characters on such a level that I was swept away with them. As, a parent this is one of the most horrible things that can happen to you. I could feel Megan’s struggle with guilt and her sadness. I also was impressed with the character of Peter ( the husband). The author does an amazing job of illustrating Peter’s emotions, which were quite the different than Megan’s feelings. I feel as if this was true depiction of what would happen to a family on an emotional level if they lost a child in this way. Without giving too much away, I could also relate to the experiences of Jack and Dottie. ( This is the elderly couple whom care for their “grand daughter” Emmie) The book unfolds quite naturally as if it is written from non-fiction. You sympathize with the characters and root for them. They are all likeable in their own way. This book was truly a pleasure to read and will have you shedding a few tears.
Once again if you pick up a copy of this book at Amazon 50% of the proceeds will be donated to The Missing Children’s Society of Canada.
About the author:
Author of the new bestselling heart wrenching story “Finding Emma”, Steena is a woman who believes that ‘in the end, everything succumbs…to the passions of your heart’. Steena’s life revolves around her family, friends and fiction. She took those passions and made them a dream come true by pouring her heart into each of her stories. Coming Soon – Emma’s Secret & Dear Jack. ~ Enjoy a bit of romance to your stories? For more information visit: Steena Holmes on her website: www.steenaholmes.com
You can also find Steena Holmes on Facebook and Twitter @steenaholmes
Disclosure: I received a copy of this book to facilitate my review. All thoughts are my own.