Review of Grief is the price we Pay for Love
Posted: 15 May 2024, 16:49
[Following is an official OnlineBookClub.org review of "Grief is the price we Pay for Love" by Aimee Goodwin-Cole.]
"Grief is the price we Pay for Love: Young Donnie's Story" by Aimee Goodwin-Cole is a novel that revolves around a young child known as Donnie Dawson and her family from 1950, when she was born, to 2020.
Young Donnie was born in 1950, but while her parents, especially her dad, wanted a boy, she came as a girl and was thus given the nickname Donnie. Donnie's curiosity about her environment and her family's way of life exposes readers to how she understands issues around her. She tells us about her other siblings, Max, Sissy, and Belle; her father, Jack Dawson; and her mother, Deidre Dawson. Donnie was a very curious child, and she started school early. Her parents took her to several places, including seeing Queen Elizabeth II when she came to visit Australia, to her grandparents' house, Nanna and Poppy, who were parents to her dad, and also relatives like Uncle Barry and Aunt Esther. Her childhood experience was full of fun and curiosity until disaster struck in 1956, which led to her dad abandoning his vehicle and losing his work gear. The loss of her dad's work tools, which inevitably affected his income, led her dad into depression and heavy drinking, turning him from a loving husband and father to a different person. Divorce became inevitable, and her parents separated. What does this mean for Donnie? You will need to experience the life of Donnie from the book and learn the ultimate life's lesson Donnie seeks to pass by sharing the toll that the devastating turn in her family brought on her and others.
What I like about "Grief is the Price We Pay for Love: Young Donnie's Story" is its exploration of family dynamics and the impact of tragedy on relationships. The way the story delves into Donnie's childhood curiosity and the events that shape her family's life, such as the flood and her father's subsequent struggles, feels authentic and poignant. Additionally, the reflection on the lasting effects of suicide and the message of resilience and strength in overcoming challenges are powerful themes that resonate deeply. Overall, it seems like a moving and thought-provoking read.
However, I advise readers who are sensitive to violent actions to read with caution against some scenes that depict domestic violence, for example, where the father uses an axe to threaten his wife. Since the book is non-fiction, the inclusion of this violent scene is a testament to the book's raw revelation of facts. Hence, considering its engaging quality and the ability to be read easily without problems, I'll rate it 5 out of 5 stars. I have actually found no objective reason to dislike a thing in it or to rate it less. Lovers of true stories that touch emotion and dispense impactful anecdotes would appreciate reading this book. I have found no grammar errors in the book, which is a testament to its exceptional editing.
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Grief is the price we Pay for Love
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"Grief is the price we Pay for Love: Young Donnie's Story" by Aimee Goodwin-Cole is a novel that revolves around a young child known as Donnie Dawson and her family from 1950, when she was born, to 2020.
Young Donnie was born in 1950, but while her parents, especially her dad, wanted a boy, she came as a girl and was thus given the nickname Donnie. Donnie's curiosity about her environment and her family's way of life exposes readers to how she understands issues around her. She tells us about her other siblings, Max, Sissy, and Belle; her father, Jack Dawson; and her mother, Deidre Dawson. Donnie was a very curious child, and she started school early. Her parents took her to several places, including seeing Queen Elizabeth II when she came to visit Australia, to her grandparents' house, Nanna and Poppy, who were parents to her dad, and also relatives like Uncle Barry and Aunt Esther. Her childhood experience was full of fun and curiosity until disaster struck in 1956, which led to her dad abandoning his vehicle and losing his work gear. The loss of her dad's work tools, which inevitably affected his income, led her dad into depression and heavy drinking, turning him from a loving husband and father to a different person. Divorce became inevitable, and her parents separated. What does this mean for Donnie? You will need to experience the life of Donnie from the book and learn the ultimate life's lesson Donnie seeks to pass by sharing the toll that the devastating turn in her family brought on her and others.
What I like about "Grief is the Price We Pay for Love: Young Donnie's Story" is its exploration of family dynamics and the impact of tragedy on relationships. The way the story delves into Donnie's childhood curiosity and the events that shape her family's life, such as the flood and her father's subsequent struggles, feels authentic and poignant. Additionally, the reflection on the lasting effects of suicide and the message of resilience and strength in overcoming challenges are powerful themes that resonate deeply. Overall, it seems like a moving and thought-provoking read.
However, I advise readers who are sensitive to violent actions to read with caution against some scenes that depict domestic violence, for example, where the father uses an axe to threaten his wife. Since the book is non-fiction, the inclusion of this violent scene is a testament to the book's raw revelation of facts. Hence, considering its engaging quality and the ability to be read easily without problems, I'll rate it 5 out of 5 stars. I have actually found no objective reason to dislike a thing in it or to rate it less. Lovers of true stories that touch emotion and dispense impactful anecdotes would appreciate reading this book. I have found no grammar errors in the book, which is a testament to its exceptional editing.
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Grief is the price we Pay for Love
View: on Bookshelves | on Amazon