Marianne S. (sfc95) - , reviewed on 4/8/2010 + 686 more book reviews

Helpful Score: 7

I am torn on this one...the subject matter is obviously touching and endearing, the idea of the book is great, but the author is supposed to be a professional writer and the book is written as a rambling grandpa. It is not sequential and it can be hard to follow. It also seems like a name dropping event, some many people are emtnioned that really have no necessity to the story. This is an afluent family going through this situation and it is vastly different from the "regular" person going through this tradegy who would not have the luxury of homes in Washington DC and Long Island, private schools and a nanny to boot. But all in all I gave it four stars because I thought it was the realistic portrayal of this families grief, not necessarily a blueprint for grief in general (as if there is one!)

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