The Woman Who Came Back To Life

The Woman Who Came Back To Life - Beth Miller

Genre: Fiction | Adult Fiction | Womens Fiction

Release Date: Expected 5th January 2022

Publisher: Bookouture

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Pearl hasn't seen her Dad since 1990. Well, that's not strictly true, she hasn't tried to see him since 1990. In the decades since, her life has been regularly scheduled bliss. Living with her husband in a beautiful cottage deep in the woods of the French countryside, she lives by a safe, secluded routine and it works. But her routine is shattered when she receives the news that her Father is dead and has left her one last gift - but she has to return home and attend his funeral to find out what it is.

After saying Goodbye to him all over again, she's given the legacy he left behind for her - including a diary, left just for her. Each page lovingly addressed to her, from a clearly doting father … and she feels his love and devotion for the first time in her life. Now Pearl has to question everything she thought about where she came from and where she's going next.

"You're a funny mix … you're talented, but so low-key, like you're trying to fade into the background."

I can't exactly say I'm surprised here - but Beth Miller has crafted another masterpiece. This book broke my heart a thousand times but filled me with love and hope and made me want to call everyone I know to tell them I love them. (Love you Beth!)

A deeply emotive, heart rending story about families and love in all their different forms - this wasn't the story I was expecting, it was so much more than a woman finding out where she came from but learning from it to figure out where she's going next.

We jumped between time and perspectives, interspersed with snippets from the journal, all weaving together perfectly like an intricate tapestry. The characterisation was remarkable - Pearl wasn't perfect by any means, but I loved her and connected with her almost instantly. The dynamics between the characters were complex and confusing - exploring the different ways families can cope with loss and grief.

Warm and cosy, but heart-breaking all at once - this book was literally the feeling of a loving hug after a big cry.

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

I was gifted an advanced reviewers copy of this title in return for an honest review.

Content Warnings: This book references several difficult subjects such as abortion, adoption, miscarriage, divorce, death, domestic abuse, emotional abuse, self harm, suicide.

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