Synopsis of Montpelier Tomorrow by Marylee MacDonald

Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/23058501-montpelier-tomorrow

Purchase link, reviews and synopsis: http://www.amazon.com/Montpelier-Tomorrow-Marylee-MacDonald/dp/0990715817

Youtube Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8HT37nBOdD8

About the author:
 I grew up in California and worked as a carpenter and building editor while raising my children. When my last child graduated from college, I returned to writing and began to publish short stories. I wanted to write a novel, but never thought that ALS would be a subject I would come to know so well. The book began with notes written on the back of my hand and on Post-Its as I attempted to carve out a few minutes to write during my busy day as a caregiver.  Any caregiver, for any long-term debilitating disease, will recognize her or himself in these pages; but, this is not a diary, nor is it autobiographical. I hope it is, as Wordsworth said of poetry, "the spontaneous overflow of powerful feelings: it takes its origin from emotion recollected in tranquility." I found that tranquility in writing residencies at Footpaths for Creativity, Hawthornden Castle, and the Vermont Studio Center for the Arts.

Links for the Author:
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Authors blog:https://blog.maryleemacdonald.org/
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Review

What an incredible read! I really enjoyed this book. The description for every aspect transported me into the story. I could envision it as it unfolded. Right from the start it pulls you in until the last page. She makes you feel almost as if you are there with the characters going through the ups and downs.

The main character, Colleen, is a strong woman, grandmother, widow (at a young age that left her a single mom) that arrives at her daughters new house to help with her newest grandchild, and finds out right away her son-in-law has been diagnosed with ALS (also known as Lou Gehrig's Disease). As life changes, she tries to take on many roles in the household to help. So many decisions and obstacles lie ahead as the disease takes hold, and the tension, stress resentment start to surface. So many emotions in this family drama as they all go through this illness. I can't say too much more.. or it would spoil the story. Sometimes it makes you want to cry, other times smile, even at times you get a little upset at a character, but all in all it leaves you wanting to hurry to the end to see how it unfolds. 

Anyone that loves contemporary novels, books based on true life family tribulations, or have the same or similar trials in your family or a family you are close with, will not only identify with the story line and characters as it transports you down their path with them, but will find this an exceptional read and a great addition to your personal library. I highly recommend you getting a copy and reading Montpelier Tomorrow. 

*Received ebook from author in exchange for an honest review*




Family is not an important thing. It's everything.

Michael J. Fox

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