The Bottom of the Sky

Siblings Levi and Laura “Lam” Monroe grow up in poverty in an abusive home in Montana. This book tells their story over the course of decades. It contains two primary threads woven together – one of Levi’s foray into the competitive and often cut-throat world of finance and the other of Lam’s struggles in her personal life in Montana. Not many books of fiction cover the world of business, especially finance. It is obvious that the author has a background in business and the descriptions of meetings and interpersonal dynamics are a primary strength of the book. It is set in a part of the US that I am quite familiar with, so it was fun for me to read about the settings in San Francisco, northern Nevada, Idaho, and Montana. These show more areas are realistically portrayed. A major theme is the cycle of abuse and its long-term impact. I am not a huge fan of the ending, but I appreciated the journey. show less

This family saga takes you from small town Montana to the expensive suburb of Saratoga, California and spans over 30 years. It depicts the disparate lives of a brother and sister--one who escaped the traumas and trials of his youth and the other who became trapped and haunted by hers. Pack brings his own background from growing up in rural Montana to his success in in the financial world to his first novel. This book is finely crafted around the financial peaks and valleys of the times we live in. I especially enjoyed the references to many places I live near and have visited myself. This finely crafted novel was thoroughly enjoyed and highly recommended. . I hope William C. Pack is busy writing his next one because I am anxiously show more waiting for it! Skillfully read by Scott Brick. show less

I have been reading for pleasure for decades. I cannot remember a book I enjoyed more. Very professional writing and it sent my emotions all over the place. In the end, I learned or relearned a lot about people. Bless this author.