Review of Dear Abigail

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

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4 out of 5 stars

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It is usually a blessing and a happy thing for children to meet their grandparents alive. It is more beautiful if the grandparents are fit and can interact with the grandchild.

Arranged in no particular order, Dear Abigail, A Letter To a Little Granddaughter by Richard Rees is a memoir of 204 pages. The book starts with the author telling his granddaughter, Abigail, of her mother’s love for her. It moved on to tell of how Rachel, his wife, died and how he had to take care of Carys alone, with the help of some relatives. The author mentioned all his experiences and adventures with his daughter until she had to leave him for marriage. However, the family has a sickness that goes through generations. What is this about? How did it affect their lives? Read this book to find out.

I find this book emotional. It is because there are lots of people who didn’t enjoy a grandfather or grandparents like the author. They don’t have people to tell stories about the family, whether thrilling or boring. Reading this book made me emotional about the author’s love for his granddaughter. The book contains tales, histories, and other necessary information about their family. The book features love, history, forgiveness, nostalgia, and others. They also focused on sharing this love for his children with the next generation, which is his granddaughter.

The book contained some poems and quotations that were requisite for that given part of the book. The book is about the author’s experiences training his daughter, especially as her mother was unavailable. The author played the role of a protective father. I could not help but smile at his reaction when he initially met Carys with Ian. The book makes readers critically analyze why they are separated. I feel for the author. I hope that this letter gets to Abigail. Richard Rees is a strong man who has lived a long life with many experiences.

There were some things I did not like about the book. It was not too lengthy, but it felt long and boring. I attribute this to the lack of some ingredients in the book. The book lacks necessary elements like suspense, thrillers, and imagery. It would have been better if the author had included pictures in the book that would have spiced up the story. It would also authenticate the author’s tales. For this reason, I will deduct a star and rate this book four out of five stars. However, the book was professionally edited, as I found a few errors while reading.

I recommend this book to lovers of nonfiction and books on family history and lineage. The book contains mild profanity, so adolescents or children who have recently turned adults can read it and learn from it. It was an amazing and touching read.

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[Sarah Zain]

the book seems full of feelings. The presence of grandparents gives life a special meaning. I relate to this idea a lot because I was attached to my late grandmother, and the extent of her tenderness and her stories is something I really miss deeply. Your review is well written

[Sinachi Azuka]

I should definitely read this memoir that is unusually short. I can't remember conversations with my grandmother but I knew they were both good women. Thanks for this review.

[Noble Reads]

I feel emotional already from just reading the review. It wouldn't have been easy for Abigail to lose her mother even before her grandmother. Since it's a non-fiction, I'm sure there would be lots to learn from it.

[Kelvin Modilim]

This is a nice book. I envy people who actually did met their grandparents. I wished I met mine. This is a book that everyone who reads would enjoy.

[Nathaniel Sarah]

The inclusion of poems and quotations throughout the book sounds like a lovely touch. Such elements can enhance the storytelling experience and provide moments of reflection. It's wonderful to hear that the author integrates these components in a way that feels relevant and fitting for each part of the narrative.

[MsChet Cherry]

Abigail must have been through a lot without her mum. But I'm glad she had her grandfather, who's always there for her.
There are a lot to learn from this. Thanks for your engaging review.

[Fergie Jessica Edeni]

The book prompts readers to engage in a thoughtful examination of the reasons behind their separation. I empathize with the author and sincerely hope that this letter reaches Abigail. Richard Rees is an indomitable individual who has lived a rich and eventful life, marked by numerous experiences.

[Jane Honda]

It's joyful to be able to relate to your grandparents well if the for anything the wealth of wisdom you can get from them. I so much enjoyed this book.

[Sheen Jenny]

"Dear Abigail, A Letter To a Little Granddaughter" by Richard Rees is a heartfelt memoir that beautifully captures the joys and challenges of family life, including the author's experiences with his granddaughter and his daughter's journey into adulthood. Amidst the love and happy moments, the family's generational sickness adds a poignant layer of complexity to their lives, making it a touching and thought-provoking read."

[Jessica Azuka]

Dear Abigail seems like a book that evokes emotions. I wonder what disease run in their family. My curiosity for this might cause me to jump on it. Amazing review.