"But she would teach her daughter that shame stole, It took away the light they were created to live in and tricked them into hiding while they should be out living. breathing. and growing, Shame removed the ability to accept oneself as a person who was changing and becoming, instead inserting hopelessness,"
I'm so thankful I read Shaped by the Waves. Readers who enjoy contemporary, character-driven novels that explore the concept of family must read this beautiful novel.
This story's big feelings really resonated with me. Shasta, a central character, is impacted by Parkinson's and my mom had the disease for years before she died. And Cassie, a main character, comes home to be Shasta's full-time caregiver; I'm currently my 91-year-old father's weekend caregiver. It was emotionally difficult to read some parts of the novel since they hit close to home, but so worth it.
I appreciated many aspects of this book, from the descriptions of the Oregon coast and the exploration of motherhood and family to the story within a story and a sweet slow-burn romance between two characters who've experienced great loss in their lives. I was pulled into these characters' lives and the bigger truths they represent, including pride, shame, grace, and forgiveness. The only part I didn't enjoy was Nora's; I had trouble relating to the character and was confused by how/if her story connected to others.
Many thanks to author Christina Suzann Nelson and Bethany House Publishers for the review copy; all thoughts are my own. These characters will stay with me for quite some time.
I'm so thankful I read Shaped by the Waves. Readers who enjoy contemporary, character-driven novels that explore the concept of family must read this beautiful novel.
This story's big feelings really resonated with me. Shasta, a central character, is impacted by Parkinson's and my mom had the disease for years before she died. And Cassie, a main character, comes home to be Shasta's full-time caregiver; I'm currently my 91-year-old father's weekend caregiver. It was emotionally difficult to read some parts of the novel since they hit close to home, but so worth it.
I appreciated many aspects of this book, from the descriptions of the Oregon coast and the exploration of motherhood and family to the story within a story and a sweet slow-burn romance between two characters who've experienced great loss in their lives. I was pulled into these characters' lives and the bigger truths they represent, including pride, shame, grace, and forgiveness. The only part I didn't enjoy was Nora's; I had trouble relating to the character and was confused by how/if her story connected to others.
Many thanks to author Christina Suzann Nelson and Bethany House Publishers for the review copy; all thoughts are my own. These characters will stay with me for quite some time.
