Review of Dear Abigail

[Samuel Songs]

[Following is a volunteer review of "Dear Abigail" by Richard Rees.]

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5 out of 5 stars

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Given that her grandmother and mother both passed away from ovarian cancer at the ages of 45 and 29, respectively, Rees intends to tell his granddaughter about the history of cancer on the maternal side of the family. In order to teach his granddaughter Abigail about her mother and what a beautiful person she was, he wrote her this letter, which turned into a book.

Rees starts the narrative by describing his wife's life, the challenges they endured before she passed from ovarian cancer, and how he first met her. Next, he discusses trying to find love four years after his wife's passing on his daughter's advice. In addition, he describes his daughter's life, which he wants to tell his granddaughter about. He explains to her how her parents met, the difficulties her mother encountered while she was pregnant, and how her mother battled ovarian cancer but was unsuccessful.

Dear Abigail by Richard Rees has a wealth of information. Everyone would be able to understand it because of the simple vocabulary that was chosen to convey the story. Additionally, the author was exceedingly calm, and his recollections of his dear ones were sincere. The author wrote this letter so that others may understand his emotions and the suffering he went through during those tough times. Because the author only featured conversations that I believe he could remember clearly, the novel seemed more realistic.

Rees anticipates that Abigail will have many questions regarding who her mother is. He intends to prepare these responses in this letter for when she is old enough to ask. I suppose that this book would also serve as their family's written history, as Mr. Rees was constantly flashing back to many periods in their past lives. He tried his best to write this letter in progressive order, but he always ended up digressing. I must admit that I really like Mr. Rees. He is such a strong man and has so much love to give.

There was nothing I disliked about this book. As a result, I give it a rating of 5 out of 5 stars. The novel will resonate with readers who have lost a loved one, so I recommend it to them. Due to the fact that I only found a few errors in the book, I would conclude that it was professionally edited. These errors do not warrant the removal of a star from the rating.

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Dear Abigail
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[Einsthawkton Edeh]

It's so thoughtful of Mr. Rees to write this family history to his granddaughter. I'm definitely interested in reading this book and I'm sure I'll love it. Thanks for the great review. This book sounds like an absolute roller coaster of emotions and suspense!

[Arrow Shot]

The book is a testament to the power of family and the importance of preserving our loved ones' memories. It reminds us that our stories are a vital part of who we are. This book is a wonderful gift that the author has given to his granddaughter. It's clear that he loves her deeply.

[Amy Toria]

Your review is so heartfelt and thoughtful.
It's clear that you thoroughly enjoyed the book and were moved by the author's story. Mr. Rees is such a strong and thoughtful man. I hope Abigail grows to appreciate this story.

[Ukaegbu Confidence]

Your review has me emotional. It is so detailed and carefully written. The intent behind this book is admirable. I haven't even read the book yet and i'm feeling this way.

[Victory Ositaorah]

It it really touching that he really loved his wife and had to consider remarrying after four years. The storyline is really interesting and I enjoyed reading this review.

[Gavice Victoria]

I appreciate that you acknowledged the author's simple vocabulary and sincere recollections, which make the book easy to understand and relatable.
Your positive review makes me want to read this book myself.

[Tony T]

The author's determination to prepare for his granddaughter's questions is admirable. I like how you pointed out that this book could also serve as a written history for the family. You have written an interesting review.

[Amandaruth Ama]

Your admiration for the author's strength and love is touching. It's great to hear that there were no major issues with editing, indicating a high level of professionalism. Your perfect rating of the book speaks volume.

[Victoria Ukamaka]

Your review was well-written and organized. Your enthusiasm for the book is contagious. It's clear that the book left a lasting impression on you. I appreciate that you acknowledged the emotional weight of the book while still highlighting its positive aspects.

[Nmesomachi Ambie]

I really appreciate your review. And I must add that Mr Rees is so thoughtful to give his granddaughter this amazing gift. I look forward to reading this book.

[Neto Chukwu]

One could easily see the deep emotions that this book was written in. It wasn’t easy for the author after being through such emotional pains and trauma. It’s isn’t easy loving a loved one and this book showed just that.

[Only Joeseph]

Your review is so heartfelt and thoughtful. It's clear that you took the time to really engage with the book and understand the author's story. Your review reflects your care and consideration for both the book and the author.

[Only Joeseph]

Your review is so heartfelt and thoughtful. It's clear that you took the time to really engage with the book and understand the author's story. Your review reflects your care and consideration for both the book and the author.

[Only Joeseph]

Your review is so heartfelt and thoughtful. It's clear that you took the time to really engage with the book and understand the author's story. Your review reflects your care and consideration for both the book and the author.