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A Measure of Time
Can the sins of the past be left behind? A gripping, emotional novel of guilt and forgiveness by the bestselling author of Remembering Ellie.
Helen Reid has received a devastating diagnosis—and as she contemplates the life she’s lived, she is haunted by a terrible mistake she made in her youth after her boyfriend Rob struck a cyclist with his car. Compelled to find some sort of redemption, she journeys back to her old hometown to track down her ex and finally bring the truth to light.
But Rob isn’t quite so ready to face his past, and it soon becomes clear that he’s willing to do anything to avoid the consequences. Will Helen find redemption—or revenge?
Helen Reid has received a devastating diagnosis—and as she contemplates the life she’s lived, she is haunted by a terrible mistake she made in her youth after her boyfriend Rob struck a cyclist with his car. Compelled to find some sort of redemption, she journeys back to her old hometown to track down her ex and finally bring the truth to light.
But Rob isn’t quite so ready to face his past, and it soon becomes clear that he’s willing to do anything to avoid the consequences. Will Helen find redemption—or revenge?
256 pages, Kindle Edition
First published September 23, 2015
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Gillian Jackson
36 books223 followersAuthor of Abduction, Snatched, The Accident, and four more books published by Bloodhound books
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June 24, 2024
"A Measure of Time" by Gillian Jackson is women's fiction, a departure from the thrillers that the author is more known for. It is a very moving and well written fictional memoir of Helen's last few months of life after a termination cancer diagnosis. She has several things to resolve and take care of before her time is up.
I felt very invested in this story because of my personal cancer battle with stage 3 colorectal cancer 7 years ago. This book reminds me of how lucky I am and how every day is precious.
Helen Lloyd was the narrator for this audiobook. Her voice seemed to fit the main character perfectly.
Characters - 4/5
Writing - 5/5
Plot - 4/5
Pacing - 5/5
Unputdownability - 4/5
Enjoyment - 4/5
Narration - 5/5
Cover - 4/5 (different from the one here)
Overall - 35/8 = 4 3/8 = 4 stars
Thank you to Netgalley, Dreamscape Media, and Gillian Jackson for providing this audiobook in exchange for my honest review.
I felt very invested in this story because of my personal cancer battle with stage 3 colorectal cancer 7 years ago. This book reminds me of how lucky I am and how every day is precious.
Helen Lloyd was the narrator for this audiobook. Her voice seemed to fit the main character perfectly.
Characters - 4/5
Writing - 5/5
Plot - 4/5
Pacing - 5/5
Unputdownability - 4/5
Enjoyment - 4/5
Narration - 5/5
Cover - 4/5 (different from the one here)
Overall - 35/8 = 4 3/8 = 4 stars
Thank you to Netgalley, Dreamscape Media, and Gillian Jackson for providing this audiobook in exchange for my honest review.
July 3, 2024
Master storyteller Gillian Jackson returns following The Accident with her latest powerful haunting novel, A MEASURE OF TIME —A gripping, introspective, and thoughtfully reflective emotional tale of guilt, regret, grief, and forgiveness.
Bittersweet yet ultimately comforting, uplifting, and full of hope, a woman faces an impending death from terminal cancer, haunted by a dark secret from the past, while on a quest to come forward against all odds with the truth before it is too late.
About...
Helen Reid, only fifty-nine, has received the untimely diagnosis of ovarian cancer spread to her other organs, and too late for chemo. First, she needs to visit her son and daughter (grown twins) with their own families. Her husband died years ago, and now she only has her group of women friends and her family.
Of course, the women (loved them) will be sad but will celebrate life with her while they can. Helen is keeping a journal of her thoughts and the things she wants her children to know about her life. (beautifully written).
There are some things she is not proud of with regrets from the past. An accident occurred when she was a teen. She was a passenger in a car with her boyfriend (bad boy Rob) after sneaking out of the house with her girlfriend. It ended in tragedy when he struck a cyclist. This has haunted her her entire life. She has kept this secret until now.
She was guilt-ridden, but then she was just a scared teen. Rob threatened her, and she was afraid to go to her parents and the authorities. However, now she is dying. She has nothing to lose. She cannot go to her death without setting the record straight and giving the boy's family closure and peace. Rob needs to be held accountable for his actions.
Compelled to find redemption and forgiveness, she journeys back to her old hometown to track down her ex and finally bring the truth to light. Rob is now married to her friend and very abusive. He denies it and tries to turn it around on her.
Helen is stressed and weak with her declining health and needs to be making arrangements for her death, hospice, getting her affairs in order, and enjoying what time she has left with those she loves, but she is tenacious and refuses to die until the wrongs have been righted.
From past to present we hear from Helen, her daughter, the hospice nurse, and her old friends. Will she find redemption or revenge? How are the characters tied together? The twist you will not see coming.
My thoughts...
A MEASURE OF TIME is beautifully written and bittersweet, I resonated with this one in many ways. As we get to a certain point in our lives, we reflect on our past, our regrets, mistakes, desires, and what we would have done differently.
Helen is a courageous character who loves her family. She wants desperately to rid herself of the guilt from the past and ask for forgiveness from the boy's family. A deft exploration of death and grief — bring the tissues.
A wise and thought-provoking story blended with mystery and tension. The author writes with compassion and sensitivity. I enjoyed the journal entries, which are written with lyrical prose and are meditative, thought-provoking, and reflective.
A MEASURE OF TIME is full of wisdom, unflinching and unforgettable, and will linger long after the book ends. An emotional, resonant story of the power of human connection, time, death, grief, reflection, hope, forgiveness, and what it takes to live life with no regrets.
While I enjoyed The Accident my first book by the author, I loved A MEASURE OF TIME! I look forward to reading more of her backlist and upcoming books—I love her writing style, and her background is reflected on the pages with emotionally charged topics.
Audiobook...
I listened to the audiobook narrated by Helen Lloyd, who had a perfect voice for this profoundly moving tale filled with mystery, suspense, intrigue, love, and loss. It was very engaging, and I highly recommend it.
Recs...
For those who enjoy literary fiction, mystery, suspense, domestic, and women's fiction. I highly recommend this author, her writing, and A MEASURE OF TIME. For fans of Elizabeth Berg, Fredrik Backman, Jessica Strawser, Diane Chamberlain, Rea Frey, and Rochelle Weinstein. (all favs).
Many thanks to Dreamscape Media and NetGalley for this gifted, advanced listening audio copy. I also pre-ordered the e-book.
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Pub Date: June 17, 2024
My Rating: 5 Stars
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Bittersweet yet ultimately comforting, uplifting, and full of hope, a woman faces an impending death from terminal cancer, haunted by a dark secret from the past, while on a quest to come forward against all odds with the truth before it is too late.
About...
Helen Reid, only fifty-nine, has received the untimely diagnosis of ovarian cancer spread to her other organs, and too late for chemo. First, she needs to visit her son and daughter (grown twins) with their own families. Her husband died years ago, and now she only has her group of women friends and her family.
Of course, the women (loved them) will be sad but will celebrate life with her while they can. Helen is keeping a journal of her thoughts and the things she wants her children to know about her life. (beautifully written).
There are some things she is not proud of with regrets from the past. An accident occurred when she was a teen. She was a passenger in a car with her boyfriend (bad boy Rob) after sneaking out of the house with her girlfriend. It ended in tragedy when he struck a cyclist. This has haunted her her entire life. She has kept this secret until now.
She was guilt-ridden, but then she was just a scared teen. Rob threatened her, and she was afraid to go to her parents and the authorities. However, now she is dying. She has nothing to lose. She cannot go to her death without setting the record straight and giving the boy's family closure and peace. Rob needs to be held accountable for his actions.
Compelled to find redemption and forgiveness, she journeys back to her old hometown to track down her ex and finally bring the truth to light. Rob is now married to her friend and very abusive. He denies it and tries to turn it around on her.
Helen is stressed and weak with her declining health and needs to be making arrangements for her death, hospice, getting her affairs in order, and enjoying what time she has left with those she loves, but she is tenacious and refuses to die until the wrongs have been righted.
From past to present we hear from Helen, her daughter, the hospice nurse, and her old friends. Will she find redemption or revenge? How are the characters tied together? The twist you will not see coming.
My thoughts...
A MEASURE OF TIME is beautifully written and bittersweet, I resonated with this one in many ways. As we get to a certain point in our lives, we reflect on our past, our regrets, mistakes, desires, and what we would have done differently.
Helen is a courageous character who loves her family. She wants desperately to rid herself of the guilt from the past and ask for forgiveness from the boy's family. A deft exploration of death and grief — bring the tissues.
A wise and thought-provoking story blended with mystery and tension. The author writes with compassion and sensitivity. I enjoyed the journal entries, which are written with lyrical prose and are meditative, thought-provoking, and reflective.
A MEASURE OF TIME is full of wisdom, unflinching and unforgettable, and will linger long after the book ends. An emotional, resonant story of the power of human connection, time, death, grief, reflection, hope, forgiveness, and what it takes to live life with no regrets.
While I enjoyed The Accident my first book by the author, I loved A MEASURE OF TIME! I look forward to reading more of her backlist and upcoming books—I love her writing style, and her background is reflected on the pages with emotionally charged topics.
Audiobook...
I listened to the audiobook narrated by Helen Lloyd, who had a perfect voice for this profoundly moving tale filled with mystery, suspense, intrigue, love, and loss. It was very engaging, and I highly recommend it.
Recs...
For those who enjoy literary fiction, mystery, suspense, domestic, and women's fiction. I highly recommend this author, her writing, and A MEASURE OF TIME. For fans of Elizabeth Berg, Fredrik Backman, Jessica Strawser, Diane Chamberlain, Rea Frey, and Rochelle Weinstein. (all favs).
Many thanks to Dreamscape Media and NetGalley for this gifted, advanced listening audio copy. I also pre-ordered the e-book.
Blog review posted @
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@JudithDCollins | #JDCMustReadBooks
Pub Date: June 17, 2024
My Rating: 5 Stars
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June 15, 2024
I was driving my car as I finished the audiobook A Measure of Time, which was problematic given how fast my tears were falling. I wasn’t sure when I started the book if it was something I'd like, but its gentle, steady pace—most of it in the form of a journal written during Helen’s last days as she gracefully surrenders to the ravages of cancer—was a beautiful reminder of what should be our priorities. I’m not sure, however, how wide the audience for this book is. Helen is about my age: old enough to have young grandchildren but still young enough to have an ailing mother needing care, and like me, she responds to most of life’s stimuli—good and bad—by putting the kettle on for tea. She chooses not to “battle” cancer but instead focus her dwindling time on easing the inevitable practical burdens her death will cause her children and trying to right a wrong done in her youth that has refused to let her conscience rest. The book takes place in England, and the end-of-life care readily available to Helen will make Americans weep with envy, but the tale is otherwise universal. A Measure of Time is a beautiful book, and I hope it finds the readers it deserves. I am grateful to NetGalley for a review copy of the audiobook.
June 14, 2024
A Measure of Time was a reflective, redemptive story centered around Helen and her diagnosis of ovarian cancer and her pursuit to right a wrong from her past. I very much enjoyed Helen's character, her relationship with her children & Rachel, and her end of life quest. All of the main characters were quite enjoyable, and Helen was certainly a character to root for.
Going into this book, I was expecting more of a mystery/thriller, which this book is not. There is a twist at the end which I figured out quite early in the book, but my assumption did not detract from my enjoyment of the book. The pace is steady but not fast, dramatic, or shocking which I expected from a book labeled as a thriller.
Helen Lloyd had a wonderful narrator voice; however, she didn't use distinguishing voice for the various characters which sometimes made it hard to remember who was speaking.
A solid 3.5 stars rounded down to 3.
Thank you to NetGalley, Dreamscape Media, and Gillian Jackson for an audio ARC in exchange for my honest review.
Going into this book, I was expecting more of a mystery/thriller, which this book is not. There is a twist at the end which I figured out quite early in the book, but my assumption did not detract from my enjoyment of the book. The pace is steady but not fast, dramatic, or shocking which I expected from a book labeled as a thriller.
Helen Lloyd had a wonderful narrator voice; however, she didn't use distinguishing voice for the various characters which sometimes made it hard to remember who was speaking.
A solid 3.5 stars rounded down to 3.
Thank you to NetGalley, Dreamscape Media, and Gillian Jackson for an audio ARC in exchange for my honest review.
July 24, 2024
Good themes of making amends to do what’s right, importance of family and friendship, and forgiveness instead of bitterness.
I liked Helen as a character, and appreciated her end of life (warning for my fellow cancer-survivors or fighters) desire to do the right thing from regrets in her life.
I was not a big fan of the writing style. It read like a letter or journal entries. Very narrative heavy and not as conversational or first-person experience. The audio I listened to, the narrator did not vary her voice with the characters so if I was not paying total attention to the chapter into, I would sometimes miss that it was from a different character’s point of view and not Helen, and be super confused until halfway into the chapter. Add to it being a slower story rather than a mystery, and I struggled to really stay invested.
I did enjoy the ending and, while predictable, it was heartfelt and endearing.
Thanks to Netgalley for the advanced copy of this audiobook. All opinions are mine.
I liked Helen as a character, and appreciated her end of life (warning for my fellow cancer-survivors or fighters) desire to do the right thing from regrets in her life.
I was not a big fan of the writing style. It read like a letter or journal entries. Very narrative heavy and not as conversational or first-person experience. The audio I listened to, the narrator did not vary her voice with the characters so if I was not paying total attention to the chapter into, I would sometimes miss that it was from a different character’s point of view and not Helen, and be super confused until halfway into the chapter. Add to it being a slower story rather than a mystery, and I struggled to really stay invested.
I did enjoy the ending and, while predictable, it was heartfelt and endearing.
Thanks to Netgalley for the advanced copy of this audiobook. All opinions are mine.
June 18, 2024
I have read several books by Gillian Jackson, almost all of them are psychological thrillers, and all of them are excellent books.
This book is as good as the other ones by the author but she changed gears writing this one, it isn't in the genre of psychological thriller more like a women's literature, proving that she can write good books in any genre.
This emotional book follows the last months of Helen Reid as she is diagnosed with terminal cancer, we read about her desire to live as fully as possible the last days that she has, and trying to make amends on a mistake from the past.
With her signature writing Ms. Jackson makes you feel you are living those last months with Helen, her emotions are your own, her feelings part of yours. At some point you'll be needing a tissue to continue reading.
I enjoyed reading the book very much and can't wait to read the next book of Ms. Jackson.
This book is as good as the other ones by the author but she changed gears writing this one, it isn't in the genre of psychological thriller more like a women's literature, proving that she can write good books in any genre.
This emotional book follows the last months of Helen Reid as she is diagnosed with terminal cancer, we read about her desire to live as fully as possible the last days that she has, and trying to make amends on a mistake from the past.
With her signature writing Ms. Jackson makes you feel you are living those last months with Helen, her emotions are your own, her feelings part of yours. At some point you'll be needing a tissue to continue reading.
I enjoyed reading the book very much and can't wait to read the next book of Ms. Jackson.
June 17, 2024
A Measure of Time by Gillian Jackson
Narrated by Helen Lloyd
One of the genres this book is listed under is Mystery/Thriller and I feel that is misleading. This is a much more reflective book than I was expecting and there really isn't much of a mystery for the main character, Helen. Something happened long ago, she was there, and she knows the outcome. But she also knows she wants to make amends if it's possible to do so.
Fifty nine year old Helen has just found out she has only a short time to live, changing all her plans for the future. We see this story from four POVs, Helen's, her daughter's, a hospice nurse assigned to her, and one other person who I won't name. Helen is writing her last diary in order to allow her children to know what happened so long ago. Doing so gives her the momentum she needs to seek out someone, despite her flagging strength. The story is very reflective and although I was expecting a mystery/thriller, what I got from this book is just as good, better even than what I was expecting.
Helen Lloyd narrates the story and even her website touts her voice as "mature". Her voice certainly works for the two characters Helen's age although it took me time to get used to her voice for the younger characters. I think it's mostly because there is always the sound of Helen in the narration. I soon got past that feeling and enjoyed her narration. There is very much a feeling of being ready to move on after a certain point and Helen conveys that well. This is touching book, full of love, family, and friendship and I am very glad I listened to the audiobook.
Publication June 17, 2024
Thank you to Dreamscape Media and NetGalley for this ARC.
Narrated by Helen Lloyd
One of the genres this book is listed under is Mystery/Thriller and I feel that is misleading. This is a much more reflective book than I was expecting and there really isn't much of a mystery for the main character, Helen. Something happened long ago, she was there, and she knows the outcome. But she also knows she wants to make amends if it's possible to do so.
Fifty nine year old Helen has just found out she has only a short time to live, changing all her plans for the future. We see this story from four POVs, Helen's, her daughter's, a hospice nurse assigned to her, and one other person who I won't name. Helen is writing her last diary in order to allow her children to know what happened so long ago. Doing so gives her the momentum she needs to seek out someone, despite her flagging strength. The story is very reflective and although I was expecting a mystery/thriller, what I got from this book is just as good, better even than what I was expecting.
Helen Lloyd narrates the story and even her website touts her voice as "mature". Her voice certainly works for the two characters Helen's age although it took me time to get used to her voice for the younger characters. I think it's mostly because there is always the sound of Helen in the narration. I soon got past that feeling and enjoyed her narration. There is very much a feeling of being ready to move on after a certain point and Helen conveys that well. This is touching book, full of love, family, and friendship and I am very glad I listened to the audiobook.
Publication June 17, 2024
Thank you to Dreamscape Media and NetGalley for this ARC.
June 23, 2024
Helen Reid writes a journal for her children to read after her death. The story is based on this journal with occasionally giving first person accounts from others. Bittersweet and tender this is an account of a woman facing her own mortality and of leaving her children and grandchildren behind. She has also been responsible for her mother (in a nursing home) who has severe dementia.
When she was just sixteen, young Helen was involved in a terrible incident. After years of guilt, she wants to right the wrong that was done. This would affect others who do not want the truth to come out. This book weaves this situation into Helen's journey.
I have enjoyed all of Gillian Jackson's stories and this book was no exception.
When she was just sixteen, young Helen was involved in a terrible incident. After years of guilt, she wants to right the wrong that was done. This would affect others who do not want the truth to come out. This book weaves this situation into Helen's journey.
I have enjoyed all of Gillian Jackson's stories and this book was no exception.
July 15, 2024
Thank you to NetGalley and Dreamscape Media for providing with an ARC in exchange for my honest review. This was a nice heartwarming story about Helen Reid who receives devastating news and must start getting her affairs in order. The first struggle is to tell her daughter and her son about the devastating news. Helen is determined to live a good life for as long as she can and she decides that now is the time to come clean about a horrible tragedy that occurred when she was 16 yrs old. Helen has always regretted not speaking up at the time but she was afraid for her life and she knew that Rob would not be happy about her revealing this life long secret.....this was a good quick read that also tugged at the heart strings......Enjoy!!!
June 13, 2024
When Helen is diagnosed with terminal cancer, she knows that she has to right a wrong from many years ago, confronting her old boyfriend and convincing him to tell the truth about the night they killed someone.
This is a well written and emotionally driven story. Helen’s children and grandchildren are her world and the aspect of the story where they all have to confront the inevitable was heart wrenching, although I felt it was sensitively written as well.
The narration by Helen Lloyd was excellent and really brought the characters to life.
4.5 ⭐️ Thanks to Netgalley, Gillian Jackson and Dreamscape for an ARC in return for an honest review.
This is a well written and emotionally driven story. Helen’s children and grandchildren are her world and the aspect of the story where they all have to confront the inevitable was heart wrenching, although I felt it was sensitively written as well.
The narration by Helen Lloyd was excellent and really brought the characters to life.
4.5 ⭐️ Thanks to Netgalley, Gillian Jackson and Dreamscape for an ARC in return for an honest review.
June 17, 2024
A terminal cancer diagnosis has Helen Reid trying to right a wring from her teenage years. Now a recently widowed grandmother, the past has been preying on Helen's mind. Finding the driver of the fatal accident. her older bad boy boyfriend of the time, Helen hopes to persuade him to confess. Finding a dangerous man, Helen goes to the police and finds suspicion pointing at her. We hope Helen will be cleared of any wrongdoing. Other chapters are told from the perspective of her teenage friend Susan. and cancer nurse, Rachel. Amongst the drama Helen is making the most of her last few months with her children and grandchildren. Poignant, emotional and real #bloodhoundbooks #ameasureoftime
June 10, 2024
This is the third book that I've read by Gillian now and I felt that this was quite a different kind of read than the other 2.
Both true psychological thrillers, this one felt much more personal and emotionally character driven.
We follow Helen as she takes what turns out to be her final journey.
Recently diagnosed with cancer, Helen needs to right the wrongs from her last and heads off to confront her old boyfriend.
Obviously dealing with such a sensitive topic, this was always going to be a heartwrencher - but the writing was so sensitive and although emotional, didn't feel too much.
I really liked Helen and related to her need to put things right!
I'm not sure I'd have had the energy or motivation, but she really showed such strength and determination.
The writing as ever flowed beautifully and had me hooked from start to finish.
Another great read!
Both true psychological thrillers, this one felt much more personal and emotionally character driven.
We follow Helen as she takes what turns out to be her final journey.
Recently diagnosed with cancer, Helen needs to right the wrongs from her last and heads off to confront her old boyfriend.
Obviously dealing with such a sensitive topic, this was always going to be a heartwrencher - but the writing was so sensitive and although emotional, didn't feel too much.
I really liked Helen and related to her need to put things right!
I'm not sure I'd have had the energy or motivation, but she really showed such strength and determination.
The writing as ever flowed beautifully and had me hooked from start to finish.
Another great read!
June 10, 2024
Helen Reid is only 59 years old when she discovers she is dying of ovarian cancer and does not have long to live. She begins to get her affairs in order and also begins to right a terrible wrong she has been shouldering guiltily over many years. This is a story of self introspection and love of family. I found it quite touching and made me think about my own frail humanity and the love that I have for my own family. A very sweet novel. Recommended. 4 stars.
Many thanks to Net Galley and Dreamscape Media for a chance to listen/read an ARC of this audio book.
Many thanks to Net Galley and Dreamscape Media for a chance to listen/read an ARC of this audio book.
June 7, 2024
I was excited to read another book by Gillian, every one of her books I've read have drawn me in from the first chapter and this one was no different in that respect. However, this book was different to the others I've read and really resonated with me. The book covers a rollercoaster of emotions as we join Helen on her final journey, all the characters are believable, the story has a wonderful flow and was 'consumed' in under 2 days. A brilliant read.
June 12, 2024
You don’t get your choose when you leave this life. You do get to choose the imprint you leave behind. This story follows an upbeat woman as she tries to make amends to her surprisingly checkered past before her body fails her.
Though this story is about facing one’s own mortality, this is an upbeat dory that makes you question your own choices in life.
Though this story is about facing one’s own mortality, this is an upbeat dory that makes you question your own choices in life.
June 8, 2024
Despite the sadness throughout the book of Helen’s illness, I just wanted to keep reading and find out how she made right events of the past. I had guessed some of the links between the characters but wasn’t disappointed with the way things worked themselves out.
June 26, 2024
A beautiful ,emotional love message to Helens family as she journals her last days , including a wrong she wants to make right . There are four ladies who each have a part in the story , it all comes together seamlessly.
June 14, 2025
An Excellent Book!
This is an amazing story of love woven through a time of preparing for a final journey. Every character in this book came alive and each situation made me feel as though I was there with them.
This is an amazing story of love woven through a time of preparing for a final journey. Every character in this book came alive and each situation made me feel as though I was there with them.
December 14, 2024
Bittersweet, emotional, character-driven story contemplating regrets, mistakes, forgiveness and redemption after a devastating diagnosis.
January 2, 2026
Well written and unsusal point of view from a woman dieing of cancer. Very sad.
May 25, 2024
I may have figured out what was going to happen in this book, and the twist was quite obvious, but this book had me expressing quite a few different emotions. Tears were shed in abundance as memories of my own experience came to the forefront of my mind. Well written, emotionally charged read.
August 29, 2024
Fascinating story of a woman who has just received a terminal diagnosis.
We see her life, as time goes by, from the time she was a young girl of 16 (seeing a bad boy that she couldn’t even tell her parents about)…to the current day, as a 59 year old who is dying…
She has some regrets in the past, as well as some memories that haunt her, and she’s wondering if she would be able to set things straight…before her time on earth comes to an end…
4 ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ for me!
#MeasureOfTime by #GillianJackson.
We see her life, as time goes by, from the time she was a young girl of 16 (seeing a bad boy that she couldn’t even tell her parents about)…to the current day, as a 59 year old who is dying…
She has some regrets in the past, as well as some memories that haunt her, and she’s wondering if she would be able to set things straight…before her time on earth comes to an end…
4 ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ for me!
#MeasureOfTime by #GillianJackson.
February 26, 2025
Thanks to the publisher and Netgalley for this eARC in audiobook format
In the audiobook “A Measure of Time,” Gillian Jackson weaves a poignant tale that transcends mere minutes and hours. Narrated by the talented Helen Lloyd, this exploration of life’s ticking clock invites listeners to reflect on their own existence.
Helen Reid faces a devastating diagnosis, her days numbered. But it’s not just about mortality; it’s about living fully within the confines of time. When her past resurfaces—a haunting mistake involving her boyfriend Rob and a cyclist—Helen grapples with guilt, redemption, and forgiveness.
Jackson’s prose delves into the human psyche, unraveling regrets and hopes.
Helen Lloyd’s narration infuses every word with depth, capturing the essence of fleeting moments.
From love to loss, “A Measure of Time” resonates with anyone pondering their legacy.
This audiobook is about the heartbeat of existence, the echoes of choices made, and the grace of acceptance, and it is a work of beauty and heart.
In the audiobook “A Measure of Time,” Gillian Jackson weaves a poignant tale that transcends mere minutes and hours. Narrated by the talented Helen Lloyd, this exploration of life’s ticking clock invites listeners to reflect on their own existence.
Helen Reid faces a devastating diagnosis, her days numbered. But it’s not just about mortality; it’s about living fully within the confines of time. When her past resurfaces—a haunting mistake involving her boyfriend Rob and a cyclist—Helen grapples with guilt, redemption, and forgiveness.
Jackson’s prose delves into the human psyche, unraveling regrets and hopes.
Helen Lloyd’s narration infuses every word with depth, capturing the essence of fleeting moments.
From love to loss, “A Measure of Time” resonates with anyone pondering their legacy.
This audiobook is about the heartbeat of existence, the echoes of choices made, and the grace of acceptance, and it is a work of beauty and heart.
December 13, 2020
A Measure of Time. By Gillian Jackso.
Found this book to be a alright read ... but in saying this it did not captivate me in the same way as 3 of her other books, Abduction, The Accident and Snatched these being thrillers. I have at this stage only read 4 of her books which the titles are all mentioned here.
Helen is a widow who has adult twins and two young grandsons, one of these she has never met as he and his parents live overseas! Helen is given some devastating news which for a short time decides to keep it to herself ... just to get her head around what it means .... she also has a secret she has kept for a very long time since she was a teenager.This book is about a journal that Helen has written that her children will see ... eventually. A bit sad in places but a book worth a look at!
Found this book to be a alright read ... but in saying this it did not captivate me in the same way as 3 of her other books, Abduction, The Accident and Snatched these being thrillers. I have at this stage only read 4 of her books which the titles are all mentioned here.
Helen is a widow who has adult twins and two young grandsons, one of these she has never met as he and his parents live overseas! Helen is given some devastating news which for a short time decides to keep it to herself ... just to get her head around what it means .... she also has a secret she has kept for a very long time since she was a teenager.This book is about a journal that Helen has written that her children will see ... eventually. A bit sad in places but a book worth a look at!
August 19, 2017
An excellent read. A bit along the lines of the movie The Bucket List. I was inspired to learn from the protagonist that we could learn to live life the way it should be lived, knowing how fleeting it is. The writing is very engaging and I really enjoyed reading a book after a very long time. In fact reading this has made me download more of her books.
August 24, 2017
Loved this!
I so enjoyed this book. New author to me but will check out others. Really enjoyed following the process of someone who knows she is dying. So real and just great writing. Took me in on page one.
I so enjoyed this book. New author to me but will check out others. Really enjoyed following the process of someone who knows she is dying. So real and just great writing. Took me in on page one.
January 23, 2020
Unexpected twist
We normally get those twists late. This one comes early. Loved the main character’s fortitude & how she handled the end of her life. Don’t we all wish we could handle things that way?
We normally get those twists late. This one comes early. Loved the main character’s fortitude & how she handled the end of her life. Don’t we all wish we could handle things that way?
August 24, 2017
A very heartfelt story of love, family & regret . Helen Reid is dying of cancer & uses her time left to get her affairs in order & try to repair a great wrong from her past.
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