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Book Review: Megan’s Way by Melissa Foster
September 20th, 2011
Megan’s Way by Melissa Foster is an emotional story – a rendering of a family drama. It’s also the story of our friends and the often very complicated relationships we have with them. Tangled in and among all of this is a multitude of long buried secrets – secrets that, if revealed, can destroy these friendships.
Megan is a single mother to Olivia and perfectly happy with her life except for the fact that her cancer has returned and the outlook isn’t good this time. Megan and her daughter have always been extremely close. Really Megan has devoted her life to Olivia and vice versa. Since her mother had cancer the first time Olivia would much rather spend time with her mother than anywhere else. More than anything Megan does not want her daughter to have to watch her deteriorate to nothing so she makes the decision to do nothing and leave the world ‘her way’.
This novel also has some elements of the paranormal in that Megan and Olivia share a very deep connection in that Megan can feel emotions or pain that Olivia is in. I quite enjoyed that part of the story as I do believe that there are people in the world that share such connections. Megan’s main goal was to cause the least amount of pain and suffering to her daughter and her friends Holly, Jack, and Peter. This is really a story of one woman’s courage to leave life on her own terms and I respect that.
I liked the characters in this novel although I can’t say I really felt any strong connection with them and even though in some ways this was a sad story, it really seemed to be hopeful as well in a strange kind of way. I guess it shows us that life goes on even when in our darkest moments we believe it can’t. As Olivia says at one point in the story that the sun still comes up and the day still goes on even though her mother is gone. Even though I didn’t form any connection to the characters it absolutely didn’t take away from me liking this story which sounds odd I know, but still true. I guess in some ways I would have to say I liked Megan the most because, like her, I wouldn’t want to put my loved ones through any more suffering than I had to.
That being said I think this book would make a great book club selection. What would you do for those you love? What decisions would you make? I constantly questioned myself throughout this book – what would I do? Ultimately I feel I would follow Megan’s path. Then there is the other side of the story that involves all the secrets that have gone on between the friends. They have all kept their secrets buried but with the death of Megan they begin to question themselves and their decisions.
I really enjoyed Megan’s Way by Melissa Foster. I finished it quite quickly as once I got started I needed to get to the end to learn just what everyone’s secrets were. I have to say I was actually surprised by at least one of the secrets harbored by one of the friends. I just didn’t see it coming. All in all this was a good read for me.
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My copy of Megan’s Way by Melissa Foster was received for review from the author.
Filed under 2011 Challenges, 2011•100 Books or More Challenge, 2011•ARC Tracking Challenge, 2011•eBook Tracking Challenge | Comments (23)
Hey Dar, I finally got a chance to read “The Last River Child” which I won from you like forever ago!
Come read my review. I am passing it along to someone else in hopes that they enjoy it ads much as I do.
This one sounds a little too heavy for me right now. I find it really interesting that tho you didn’t really connect to Meghan, you were still interested in the story, and you found yourself placing yourself in her shoes to consider how you might have reacted.
Great review as always Darlene
BookGirl – I know it sounds like it would be such a sad book but really it was also hopeful. I know that sounds strange given the material but it didn’t have a really sad feel to me.
Sounds like a good read, but really heavy. I’m with The Book Girl in thinking this is too heavy for me right now as well.
Serena, I like novels that are heavy as you know but really I didn’t find this one really heavy but I understand that now may not be the time for a novel like this for you.
You changed your look, very nice indeed.
I really loved Megan’s Way, and the secrets, WOW
Marce, I’ve got to pop over and read your review. A few of those secrets really threw me. lol.
This certainly does sound like a book that gives readers a lot to discuss and think about. It sounds too sad for me, but I’m glad you were able to enjoy it without having to connect with the characters. Btw, love the new blog look!
Anna, I’m glad you like the new blog design. The book does have a sad subject matter but I really didn’t find it that sad. It’s hard to explain when you haven’t read it. lol.
I suspect this is a bit too heavy/depressing for me, but my neighbor likes this type of story and I’ll pass on your link to her!
Happy Tuesday to you and little Sammy!
Beth, I hope your neighbor will like it. Sammy is giving you some Sammy slurps!
LOL … give Sammy a big squeeze from me!
Sounds like one I’d enjoy, even though it’s such a dark subject. I know people do have connections like that because my sister who lived 100 miles from me called and said she knew I was in labor because she could feel my labor pains.
Great review!
Vicki, my cousins who are twins were the same way. When one was sick or in pain the other one knew it and felt it.
Dar- The funny thing is that I’m a twin and my twin brother didn’t have any clue I was in labor. It was our older sister that did!
I loved this book. I could hardly put it down.
Carol, I’m glad you liked it too.
Loved your review and glad that you enjoyed this one. Me? I didn’t like it one bit
Hey Staci, lol. I know you didn’t like this one. It’s funny how the two of us, who really mostly like the same books, can differ. I like that though. That’s what books are for – to spark discussion.
Thank you all for stopping by, and thanks for your honest opinions. I’m glad for those who enjoyed the book and for those who will pick it up or share it with others. The subject is a bit heavy, but the ending leaves you hopeful.
Thanks again for all of your support.
Melissa
Melissa, thanks for popping in!
Thank you so much for hosting! I have stopped by several times today but was pulled away each time (isn’t that always the way!). Loved your review and and I really enjoy your blog.
XO,
M
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