Losing the Moon
by Patti Callahan Henry
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Like most mothers, Amy Reynolds has anticipated the moment when her son brings home his first serious girlfriend. But when he does, she's shocked to meet the girl's father. He is none other than Nick Lowry - the college boyfriend who captivated her heart and soul and then, without a word of explanation or warning, disappeared. She still remembers what she felt for Nick...and she still wonders what took him away from her.Life has been good to Amy. Her marriage is satisfying, her teenage show more children thriving. She loves her beautifully restored home and her work teaching at the local college. She has long since buried her memories of Nick. But now that he is back in her life, she can't help recalling the beach where they walked and kissed and pledged their destinies together some twenty years ago. She can't help missing the young woman she was then, full of passion and promise. And she can't help being tempted by the life she might have lived...might still live - even though making that choice would betray all she holds dear. show lessTags
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All the right parts are in the book but it is not very good. The characters all lack depth and come across as wooden, and the story is terribly predictable.
But this was the authors first book, so I plan to try one of the newer ones.
But this was the authors first book, so I plan to try one of the newer ones.
I loved this story of unresolved feelings resurfacing after meeting 25 years later. I couldn't put the book down-a very fast read. Reminded me of Anita Shreve's novels.
So this was a first for me.
I read the back of the book and thought I recognized one of the main character’s names. Then I started to read and was sure I had read the book, but couldn’t imagine when, as I didn’t think I had been aware of this author before this past year. But I kept reading, and I finished it again. I HAVE NEVER READ A BOOK TWICE!!
Patti Callahan (Henry) is such a good author. This is her debut book and she was already good then, but I have fallen in love with her books much more recently. Pick one up and I am sure you won’t be disappointed!!!
I read the back of the book and thought I recognized one of the main character’s names. Then I started to read and was sure I had read the book, but couldn’t imagine when, as I didn’t think I had been aware of this author before this past year. But I kept reading, and I finished it again. I HAVE NEVER READ A BOOK TWICE!!
Patti Callahan (Henry) is such a good author. This is her debut book and she was already good then, but I have fallen in love with her books much more recently. Pick one up and I am sure you won’t be disappointed!!!
Losing the moon by Patti Callahan Henry
Have enjoyed the author's other works. This story starts out with Amy and Phil and they are traveling to visit their son at college and to meet his new girl and her parents.
Amy meets her longtime lover-Nick but he's now married and has a daughter-who her son is in love with.
Story goes to the past and their dating years and back to the present where we are able to learn about their connection.
Things fall apart for all the familys and you wonder if they can ever get back to what they had. Like the parts about preserving the land and what is involved.
Love what title stands for.
I received this book from National Library Service for my BARD (Braille Audio Reading Device).
Have enjoyed the author's other works. This story starts out with Amy and Phil and they are traveling to visit their son at college and to meet his new girl and her parents.
Amy meets her longtime lover-Nick but he's now married and has a daughter-who her son is in love with.
Story goes to the past and their dating years and back to the present where we are able to learn about their connection.
Things fall apart for all the familys and you wonder if they can ever get back to what they had. Like the parts about preserving the land and what is involved.
Love what title stands for.
I received this book from National Library Service for my BARD (Braille Audio Reading Device).
Two adults who were in love as young adults, are reunited when their college age children are dating. But they are both married. Unrequited love and its consequences as they both make big decisions.
"Great characters..well written....keeps you wanting more...however would have loved a different ending..."
amy and nick meet up 25 yrs. after an affair ended badly. Kids are now engaged? how to fit their new life into the old memories and unfinished business. Hurt in costa rica. Wife didn't send telegrams. Amy never knew.
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Patti Callahan Henry grew up in Philadelphia and graduated from Auburn University with a degree in nursing, and from Georgia State with a Master¿s degree in Child Health. She left nursing after having her family and began writing stories. She had always wanted to be a writer. Her enthusiasm for writing lead to publishing ten novels. They include show more Losing the Moon, Where the River Runs, When Light Breaks, Between the Tides, The Art of Keeping Secrets, and Driftwood Summer. Her title The Stories We Tell was released in June 2014 and made the hot Book Club List for 2014. Patti Callahan Henry has also appeared in several magazines including Good Housekeeping, Skirt Magazine, and Southern Living. Two of her novels were Okra Picks and Coming up For Air was selected for the August 2011 Indie Next List. She is a frequent speaker at fundraisers, library events and book festivals. (Bowker Author Biography) show less
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