Review of Now or Never
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Review of Now or Never
Are your teenage children spoiled and feel entitled to a life of luxury where they have no responsibilities within the home? Does your husband think the only work he should have to do is outside the home, where he gets paid for it? Are you a woman who feels taken advantage of and ignored by your family? If you answered yes to any of these questions, grab a copy of Now or Never by Mary Wasche to follow Jennifer Davis as she rebels against her family. One morning, as Jennifer looks at the mound of work she has to look forward to after her husband, Dan, and her two teenage children, Natalie and Andrew, leave for work and school without saying a word to her, she wonders what her life has become. Feeling unloved and taken advantage of, she runs away with her two-year-old son, Charlie. Jennifer pitches a tent in a snowy campground at Voyageurs National Park inside the Superior National Forest near Duluth, Minnesota. She leaves Charlie asleep in the tent while she goes to the restroom and returns to find him missing. What happened to Charlie? Was she being selfish? Had she put her needs before her family's? These are just a few questions she asks herself as the authorities search for Charlie. What do you think? Does Jennifer deserve a life where she is loved and respected, or should she appreciate the life she has?
Mary Wasche has done an excellent job of writing a fictional tale that relates to the lives of many women in our society today. Many assume a wife's role is to take care of the home and children, to the extent that they forget that they have a life of their own with goals and dreams. I like that Jennifer was portrayed as a caring mother and wife while rebelling against her family. Her self-doubt and the questions she asked herself showed that she did not take her actions lightly, and her concern for her family was evident. I could easily visualize the snowy forest, campsite, and roads that were realistic for the weather in Minnesota during late February and early March. The family dynamics were relatable, with teenage children absorbed with their friends, sports, and cellphone usage, and a husband who wanted to relax after a long day at work without any confrontations.
This well-written and fast-paced book has no objective flaws. I was not particularly fond of Dan, who was egotistical, considered himself the boss of the family, and needed to be more considerate of Jennifer's needs and wants. However, this role was essential to the story's plot and made the story more intriguing. The Kindle version of this book does have a few formatting issues that the author may want to look into, but they did not distract from my reading enjoyment.
This professionally edited book deserves nothing less than a perfect rating of 5 out of 5 stars. The romance, adventure, and suspense mixture kept my interest throughout the book. The lessons about how one's actions can impact an entire family are ones everyone should learn to have successful relationships. The minimal errors I encountered, my enjoyment of reading the book, and the many lessons I learned justify the rating I gave this book.
Fans of romance, adventure, and crime-thriller books, couples raising children, and older teenagers should read this book. The non-borderline profanity in this book makes it inappropriate for younger teenagers, but they could also learn from this book.
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