When You Read This by Mary Adkins - Reshelved Books

Hey there Dewey Readers!

I recently finished Mary Adkins' book When You Read This.  This book is a piece of expository writing written in the form of e-mail correspondence. 

This novel is a bout a young professional woman named Iris Massey who finds out she is dying from cancer.  A heavy topic, made lighter by the form in which it is written, and especially by the junk e-mails that randomly pop up and give the reader a little bit more insight into the personal nuances of the characters.  For comfort during this time, she turns to writing her emotions out on a blog, who's posts also are included within the book as well.

This book is about the end of life, and about how those who were touched by that life are forever affected.  It is about learning to come to peace with tragedy and also learning to be grateful for the moment.  It is also a quick read that is excellently written and one that I give 5 out of 5 Coffee Beans.

Until the next read!
~Jessica