Review of His Sunrise My Sunset
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Review of His Sunrise My Sunset
[Following is an official OnlineBookClub.org review of "His Sunrise My Sunset" by Jan Hurst.]
We often hear people say that we should live today as if there is no tomorrow. Those who have lost a loved one understand this saying the most. Therefore, we all must learn to be intentional and remind our loved ones how important they are in our lives, appreciate them and tell them how much we love and adore them.
For Steve and Jan Hurst, the 13th of August 2010 began like any other day. Their goal was to join the Corvette caravan at the National Corvette Museum. Before they had a chance to drive for long, they were involved in an accident. Although Jan sprains her shoulder, Steve sustains severe injuries and is rushed to the emergency room. It is torturous for Jan to see her beloved husband in such a state. She constantly wondered what she could do to alleviate her husband’s pain and even wished they could trade places. She then reminisced about the wonderful time they had and how they met. They became sweethearts when Jan was 17 and Steve was 19. Ever since, it’s been Steve, who has been her best friend, lover and father of their two daughters. Steve was still not improving, and there was no hope that he would recover. The doctors advised that they take him off life support. This was a hard decision for Jan to make. As hard as it was, she agreed. Steve was gone. Would she ever heal from the loss?
What I liked the most about His Sunrise My Sunset by Jan Hurst was that she shared her raw emotions with readers. The book is very emotional, as one will find themselves shedding tears at the mental pain caused by death. You’ll also laugh and smile at how love feels—pure with great intention, void of jealousy and genuineness for each other. Her experiences will be more relatable to readers who have lost a dear one. It will also remind you of the memories of those you loved and those who left. I also appreciate that Jan Hurst shares a picture of her husband, Steve, at the beginning of the book. This allows readers to theoretically meet him and connect with a fundamental character in the author’s life.
There is nothing I liked the least about this book; I liked that it offers courage and resilience to those who have lost loved ones. As difficult as it was for Jan to live as a widow, she found her way of dealing with her loss and finding herself again. I also liked how Steve and Jan managed their toxic family members. They shielded their daughters from them and cut all ties with them. These toxic family members are draining and exhausting. Readers who have toxic family members will understand that it is okay to cut ties and isolate themselves from negativity and hatred.
The book was edited exceptionally well since I found no grammatical errors or mistakes. There is nothing that stops me from awarding it five out of five stars. I, therefore, recommend this book to readers who have been bereaved at some point in life. It will comfort them and offer healthier grief management.
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His Sunrise My Sunset
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We often hear people say that we should live today as if there is no tomorrow. Those who have lost a loved one understand this saying the most. Therefore, we all must learn to be intentional and remind our loved ones how important they are in our lives, appreciate them and tell them how much we love and adore them.
For Steve and Jan Hurst, the 13th of August 2010 began like any other day. Their goal was to join the Corvette caravan at the National Corvette Museum. Before they had a chance to drive for long, they were involved in an accident. Although Jan sprains her shoulder, Steve sustains severe injuries and is rushed to the emergency room. It is torturous for Jan to see her beloved husband in such a state. She constantly wondered what she could do to alleviate her husband’s pain and even wished they could trade places. She then reminisced about the wonderful time they had and how they met. They became sweethearts when Jan was 17 and Steve was 19. Ever since, it’s been Steve, who has been her best friend, lover and father of their two daughters. Steve was still not improving, and there was no hope that he would recover. The doctors advised that they take him off life support. This was a hard decision for Jan to make. As hard as it was, she agreed. Steve was gone. Would she ever heal from the loss?
What I liked the most about His Sunrise My Sunset by Jan Hurst was that she shared her raw emotions with readers. The book is very emotional, as one will find themselves shedding tears at the mental pain caused by death. You’ll also laugh and smile at how love feels—pure with great intention, void of jealousy and genuineness for each other. Her experiences will be more relatable to readers who have lost a dear one. It will also remind you of the memories of those you loved and those who left. I also appreciate that Jan Hurst shares a picture of her husband, Steve, at the beginning of the book. This allows readers to theoretically meet him and connect with a fundamental character in the author’s life.
There is nothing I liked the least about this book; I liked that it offers courage and resilience to those who have lost loved ones. As difficult as it was for Jan to live as a widow, she found her way of dealing with her loss and finding herself again. I also liked how Steve and Jan managed their toxic family members. They shielded their daughters from them and cut all ties with them. These toxic family members are draining and exhausting. Readers who have toxic family members will understand that it is okay to cut ties and isolate themselves from negativity and hatred.
The book was edited exceptionally well since I found no grammatical errors or mistakes. There is nothing that stops me from awarding it five out of five stars. I, therefore, recommend this book to readers who have been bereaved at some point in life. It will comfort them and offer healthier grief management.
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His Sunrise My Sunset
View: on Bookshelves | on Amazon
The mind adapts and converts to its own purposes the obstacle to our acting. The impediment to action advances action. What stands in the way becomes the way. - Marcus Aurelius
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