My Biggest Mistake edition by Leddy Harper Literature Fiction eBooks
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Sometimes our fondest dreams become our worst nightmares.
I always knew exactly what I wanted out of life. While my friends wished and wondered, I planned. A husband, children, even the perfect minivan--my future was a family, and I couldn’t wait to step into it. Donovan proposed right after graduation, and everything else fell into place too, right down to the van.
I should have done things differently, I know that now. I should have told someone, should have told him about the bottomless depression I fell into post-partum. Instead, I convinced myself I just needed a little time away, a small break to get my head straight. I made my biggest mistake when I gave into my demons and walked away from everything I’d ever wanted.
It took me two long years to recover, but now I know exactly what I want again. I want my family back. Donovan says they don’t want me. Don’t need me. He says he’s moved on. But the look in his eyes tells me there’s a chance, even if I have to fight.
And I’m not going to lose again.
My Biggest Mistake edition by Leddy Harper Literature Fiction eBooks
For me, this was one of the most difficult reviews that I have ever had to write. Not because I hated this book, but because this book left me reeling from the tremendous amount of emotions that I felt throughout the pages. I struggled so much and had to put the book down because the subject matter came too close for comfort for me. Before I delve into the emotional aspect of this book, let me give you a little insight first.Edie Leery made a very terrible mistake. 2 years ago, she walked out on her husband and 3 children because she couldn't stand the person she saw every single day in the mirror, so much so that she walked away from everything. If she thought staying and living out what little existence she thought was bad, being away from her family was so much worse. It took her two years to come to terms with the demons she lived with, demons that got stronger with each pregnancy. They only intensified after having the twins to the point that she was no longer the happy, vibrant woman she used to be, but a ghost of what she once was. Her smile decreased little by little until there was no reason to smile. Her cheeks hollowed out, much like her soul. Her body changed as her curves disappeared and bones began to peek up underneath her skin. Her eyes lost their sparkle and shine, until there was no life left in them.
Donovan Leery is not just hurt that his beloved wife left him and their three children, he...is...LIVID! The only thing Edie left was some pathetic piece of paper that didn't even pass as an excuse of why a woman would just get up and leave her family behind. He knows there's a reason she left, some sordid reason involving a man, because what normal person would leave without much to go on if it didn't involve another lover. What Donovan doesn't realize at the time was that Edie didn't leave to have an affair or to even enjoy the single life for two years, she was dealing with something far darker and more troublesome.
What Edie wasn't expecting when she came back home, was for her husband to not only want nothing to do with her, but that he moved on with her best friend. My heart didn't just break for Edie, it shattered into billions of pieces. I felt so much hurt, anger, betrayal, and sadness. I have never felt such hatred for anyone in my life like I felt towards Beth. I hated her to the point where I hoped Ms. Harper would just kill her off already. I absolutely couldn't stand her and barely tolerated to read scenes she was in.
Somehow, someway, Donnie lets down his guard and slowly lets Edie back in. But he never would have guessed why she left in the first place. When he realizes what she was going through, you can see how much he hates himself for thinking the absolute worst of his wife when she was in the darkest place.
Now, it certainly wouldn't be a Leddy Harper book if she didn't make her characters go through tremendous torment before finding their happy ending, the same can be said for this book as well. I cried so much when Edie reveals her secret that threatens to destroy the fragile peace she and Donnie have found together. And let me tell you, this secret will absolutely gut you to the core.
Getting back to why this book crushed me. I have lived with depression for over 17 years, from the time I turned just 15 years old. This illness isn't just the feeling of being sad, but it goes deep into your soul and crushes down on you until you're fighting to breathe. There were days where I could barely get up out of bed because the thought of being anywhere but bed was agonizing. Being around anyone who wasn't less than depressed and despondent was unimaginable. Depression is an incredibly serious illness and it isn't something to be joked about. I can't tell you how many people, including doctors, have told me that depression is just all in your head. Just be happy. That's not how that works. You can't force yourself to be happy when you're at your absolute lowest point in your life.
I cannot even imagine what postpartum depression is like. I can only tell you what I feel when I get depressed, believe me when I say that depression really sucks. I think that was why this book was harder for me to read because I knew exactly how Edie felt at times, because they were things that I felt at one time or another. I strongly suggest that if you or someone you know suffer from depression, please reach out to someone who will listen to you and help you get through the darkness.
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My Biggest Mistake edition by Leddy Harper Literature Fiction eBooks Reviews
This story was so unique compared to other books that I have read and it hooked me instantly. This story completely took control of me and I couldn't put it down. I had so many questions that needed answers. I sympathized with Edie and wanted her to regain all that she had walked away from two years ago. She was nothing if not determined and I admired her spirit and new-found strength. There were so many things to work through and gain forgiveness for when Edie returned. I was completely enraptured by the story and watching her work to gain back the life that she had before leaving. So much had happened in her absence and there was a lot to be discussed and accepted. It was a slow road for Edie and Donovan, and I couldn't tear my eyes away from their story. As Edie continued to open up about her reasons for leaving and her time away, there was still a lingering secret that she didn't want to risk sharing. I wanted her to be honest so that she and her family could completely heal, and with her withholding something, I feared that all of her hard work would quickly come undone. This kept me on the edge of my seat. Edie and Donovan had a powerful love that had already overcome so much, and I didn't want one final dark secret to destroy what they were rebuilding. And when that final secret did come out (and in the worst possible way) I was shattered right along with Edie. What she did next surprised me, and yet it seemed perfect and what was necessary. So many secrets were coming to light, weights were being lifted, and heartaches were healing. It was beautiful to witness, but I still needed everything to work out for Edie. I couldn't put the book downat all at this point because I needed closure for her story. What was decided at the end was perfect. It brought everything full-circle. Things were not how I expected them to be at the end, and yet demonstrated such strength and perfection. This was my first time reading Leddy Harper, but I'm hooked and will soon be adding more of her books to my library.
For me, this was one of the most difficult reviews that I have ever had to write. Not because I hated this book, but because this book left me reeling from the tremendous amount of emotions that I felt throughout the pages. I struggled so much and had to put the book down because the subject matter came too close for comfort for me. Before I delve into the emotional aspect of this book, let me give you a little insight first.
Edie Leery made a very terrible mistake. 2 years ago, she walked out on her husband and 3 children because she couldn't stand the person she saw every single day in the mirror, so much so that she walked away from everything. If she thought staying and living out what little existence she thought was bad, being away from her family was so much worse. It took her two years to come to terms with the demons she lived with, demons that got stronger with each pregnancy. They only intensified after having the twins to the point that she was no longer the happy, vibrant woman she used to be, but a ghost of what she once was. Her smile decreased little by little until there was no reason to smile. Her cheeks hollowed out, much like her soul. Her body changed as her curves disappeared and bones began to peek up underneath her skin. Her eyes lost their sparkle and shine, until there was no life left in them.
Donovan Leery is not just hurt that his beloved wife left him and their three children, he...is...LIVID! The only thing Edie left was some pathetic piece of paper that didn't even pass as an excuse of why a woman would just get up and leave her family behind. He knows there's a reason she left, some sordid reason involving a man, because what normal person would leave without much to go on if it didn't involve another lover. What Donovan doesn't realize at the time was that Edie didn't leave to have an affair or to even enjoy the single life for two years, she was dealing with something far darker and more troublesome.
What Edie wasn't expecting when she came back home, was for her husband to not only want nothing to do with her, but that he moved on with her best friend. My heart didn't just break for Edie, it shattered into billions of pieces. I felt so much hurt, anger, betrayal, and sadness. I have never felt such hatred for anyone in my life like I felt towards Beth. I hated her to the point where I hoped Ms. Harper would just kill her off already. I absolutely couldn't stand her and barely tolerated to read scenes she was in.
Somehow, someway, Donnie lets down his guard and slowly lets Edie back in. But he never would have guessed why she left in the first place. When he realizes what she was going through, you can see how much he hates himself for thinking the absolute worst of his wife when she was in the darkest place.
Now, it certainly wouldn't be a Leddy Harper book if she didn't make her characters go through tremendous torment before finding their happy ending, the same can be said for this book as well. I cried so much when Edie reveals her secret that threatens to destroy the fragile peace she and Donnie have found together. And let me tell you, this secret will absolutely gut you to the core.
Getting back to why this book crushed me. I have lived with depression for over 17 years, from the time I turned just 15 years old. This illness isn't just the feeling of being sad, but it goes deep into your soul and crushes down on you until you're fighting to breathe. There were days where I could barely get up out of bed because the thought of being anywhere but bed was agonizing. Being around anyone who wasn't less than depressed and despondent was unimaginable. Depression is an incredibly serious illness and it isn't something to be joked about. I can't tell you how many people, including doctors, have told me that depression is just all in your head. Just be happy. That's not how that works. You can't force yourself to be happy when you're at your absolute lowest point in your life.
I cannot even imagine what postpartum depression is like. I can only tell you what I feel when I get depressed, believe me when I say that depression really sucks. I think that was why this book was harder for me to read because I knew exactly how Edie felt at times, because they were things that I felt at one time or another. I strongly suggest that if you or someone you know suffer from depression, please reach out to someone who will listen to you and help you get through the darkness.
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