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Never Too Late
Ten year old Madeline wondered why her Grandpa sat on the beach every day gazing out to sea. Family and neighbors suspected dementia, but Grandpa finally shared his secret with Maddie....
13 pages, Kindle Edition
First published August 11, 2014
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August 25, 2018
A beautifully written short story
A beautifully written short story
A girl narrates her grandpa. It was hardly fifteen minutes read and brilliantly written.
gravity was pulling his skin down, everything was getting droopy and saggy.
My Mother always said I was a precocious young lady, although I wasn’t sure what that meant.
“When you get older, like me, some things you forget, some things you remember and some things … well … you’ll never forget.” He gazed back out at the rolling ocean, searching, the corners of his dry lips creeping up as something pleasant wound its way through the labyrinth of his memories.
A beautifully written short story
A girl narrates her grandpa. It was hardly fifteen minutes read and brilliantly written.
gravity was pulling his skin down, everything was getting droopy and saggy.
My Mother always said I was a precocious young lady, although I wasn’t sure what that meant.
“When you get older, like me, some things you forget, some things you remember and some things … well … you’ll never forget.” He gazed back out at the rolling ocean, searching, the corners of his dry lips creeping up as something pleasant wound its way through the labyrinth of his memories.
August 6, 2021
I'm pretty torn about this story. On one hand I loved Maddie (the child MC) who's telling the story and her new relationship to her grandfather. To some point I liked his story as well, but struggled with the ending so much I don't think I'll read it ever again - and that's really sad, especially since I loved the writting style, they way the story developed and the fact it was so different. Additional bonus: there was not a single typo, incorrect word or any formatting issues.
Until the last or second to last page I'd give the short story a very strong four star rating with the possibility of it becomming five stars which shows how strongly I feel about that last part :-(
Until the last or second to last page I'd give the short story a very strong four star rating with the possibility of it becomming five stars which shows how strongly I feel about that last part :-(
January 27, 2018
Short story that follows a little girl navigating life and death and oceans.
August 8, 2015
A short story focusing on a young girl who is spending a week's holiday at the seaside with her family and her grandfather. The old man and the young girl get close just a few days before his death and he tells her about an old affair with a woman who has been the true love of his life. After the burial the girl sees his grandfather's and that woman's spirits finally together and happy.
I did not enjoy this quite banal story. The plot could have taken a much more meaningful direction exploring the old man's personality, his realtionship with his wife, the issue of senescence, the relationship between the girl and her grandfather, and so on. As it is, in my opinion it is pointless. Furthermore I don't like stories which show people seeing and talking to spirits, I don't think that happens in real life. People talk to their loved dead ones because they miss them and look for consolation, but this is only in their head, it's a spiritual connection, they don't actually interact with spirits.
I would not recommend this title.
I did not enjoy this quite banal story. The plot could have taken a much more meaningful direction exploring the old man's personality, his realtionship with his wife, the issue of senescence, the relationship between the girl and her grandfather, and so on. As it is, in my opinion it is pointless. Furthermore I don't like stories which show people seeing and talking to spirits, I don't think that happens in real life. People talk to their loved dead ones because they miss them and look for consolation, but this is only in their head, it's a spiritual connection, they don't actually interact with spirits.
I would not recommend this title.
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June 8, 2017
Well do try to give books a chance and I did with this one but I found it so hard to get into and I found hard to connect with the characters and I think if the story was longer it might have been a little better. As this was a book I was reading for a personal read-a-thon I have created on Book Amino it was ok and a quick read. I don't like to give books a one star rating but a two star was just to much to give this book.
March 22, 2018
A beautiful short story ....never could put the back down once i started reading it..
A beautiful short story ....never could put the back down once i started reading it..story very close to my heart, touching emotional will carry with me forever....keep up ur writing Author .. looking forward for more from you
A beautiful short story ....never could put the back down once i started reading it..story very close to my heart, touching emotional will carry with me forever....keep up ur writing Author .. looking forward for more from you
September 12, 2017
Nicely painted picture.
Youth getting to know her aged grandfather.
Middle age caring for her aged father.
Aged male longing for the past and holding out hope for the future.
Has the possibility of being a tear jerker if <<
Youth getting to know her aged grandfather.
Middle age caring for her aged father.
Aged male longing for the past and holding out hope for the future.
Has the possibility of being a tear jerker if <<
January 1, 2018
Maddie is a precocious 10 year old full of questions. This time she directs them to her grandfather while she’s visiting. The story she gets is both beautiful and heart breaking.
This was such a good story, I just wanted to cry at the end. Moving and written well. Thank you for this story!
This was such a good story, I just wanted to cry at the end. Moving and written well. Thank you for this story!
July 14, 2018
A really simple and elegant novel. It talks about love, life, death, changes and moving on.
She said that maybe in another life, in another time and place, we could have been together. And if there ever was such a place, we would find each other somehow.
It is a 20-30 minutes read. Can be easily picked up for short distance travelling. I would definitely recommend it. It is available for free on Kindle.
She said that maybe in another life, in another time and place, we could have been together. And if there ever was such a place, we would find each other somehow.
It is a 20-30 minutes read. Can be easily picked up for short distance travelling. I would definitely recommend it. It is available for free on Kindle.
August 4, 2019
Life is all about loving and experiencing. When we lose our loved ones, though we exist we don't live. This is a story if a man who lost his true love and is waiting to meet her in another dimension. The author has done an excellent job of showcasing few emotions.
January 14, 2020
Well written book
Loved the way the story is narrated. It's beautiful and heart warming. Maddie's relationship with her grandpa brings a charm to this story. Give it a try, have a smile on your face ! Cheers
Loved the way the story is narrated. It's beautiful and heart warming. Maddie's relationship with her grandpa brings a charm to this story. Give it a try, have a smile on your face ! Cheers
September 4, 2017
Good but ending not convincing
it was a really good read until I reached the last bit..the ending was slightly incomprehensible and unsettling. Overall, a fine pastime 👍
it was a really good read until I reached the last bit..the ending was slightly incomprehensible and unsettling. Overall, a fine pastime 👍
September 24, 2017
I thourghliegh enjoyed it
I give it an 8/10 it was good and exciting but it was sad at the end soo I give it an 8/10
I give it an 8/10 it was good and exciting but it was sad at the end soo I give it an 8/10
November 2, 2017
😄
Interesting little story. Maddie wants to know more about her grandfather and he always seems so sad looking upon the ocean.
Interesting little story. Maddie wants to know more about her grandfather and he always seems so sad looking upon the ocean.
November 10, 2017
I was sold until the very end , which was a little different . Worth the few minutes invested though .
November 17, 2017
Another love story which touched me deeply. It’s just too simple and may be that’s why I love it. I almost had tears in my eyes...
July 25, 2018
emotionally good story but it is too short.
August 14, 2018
Great short read
I absolutely loved this book. I am left wanting more. Love works in weird ways. This book is well written.
I absolutely loved this book. I am left wanting more. Love works in weird ways. This book is well written.
November 7, 2018
Interesting
December 30, 2018
Well that was heart warming. And touching.
February 19, 2019
G
It was to short and it wasn't a love story t.v. G f f f f f f cuffs d
It was to short and it wasn't a love story t.v. G f f f f f f cuffs d
May 3, 2019
Could actually happen
It was good. I feel it can actually happen snitch have me hope. Might sound silly but it have me peace tonight when I needed it.
It was good. I feel it can actually happen snitch have me hope. Might sound silly but it have me peace tonight when I needed it.
July 29, 2019
Its never too late for love
But the ending was too abrupt.and confusing too.still it keeps our chest heavy with the sorrow of loosing ones love and not able to find in lifetime
But the ending was too abrupt.and confusing too.still it keeps our chest heavy with the sorrow of loosing ones love and not able to find in lifetime
August 31, 2019
A small story between Granddaughter and her Granada explains the patience of love and passion of life.
For some things it’s never too late.
And love is one of them.!
For some things it’s never too late.
And love is one of them.!
March 3, 2020
Stunning. That is all I have to say
May 29, 2020
Enjoyable
A lovely emotional heartwarming short story, really endearing characters and a very thought provoking end. Definitely is worth a read.
A lovely emotional heartwarming short story, really endearing characters and a very thought provoking end. Definitely is worth a read.
June 24, 2020
Absolutely loved the sentiment.
February 21, 2022
Moving
An extremely moving short story that offers a little hope that happiness comes in the end. Nice style of writing.
An extremely moving short story that offers a little hope that happiness comes in the end. Nice style of writing.
January 8, 2015
The cover's fantastic, let me tell you.
The story not so fantastic. I'm not sure I got the point of it, I guess. There's this little girl who goes to visit her Granpa with her family. Grandpa is forgetting lots of things but he tells her the story of his love for an elder woman, whom he met when his marriage was already ending.
I missed the point. Is this about disease? Or is it about missed chances? And what about the
The story not so fantastic. I'm not sure I got the point of it, I guess. There's this little girl who goes to visit her Granpa with her family. Grandpa is forgetting lots of things but he tells her the story of his love for an elder woman, whom he met when his marriage was already ending.
I missed the point. Is this about disease? Or is it about missed chances? And what about the
April 23, 2015
Not Bad
The whole storyline was really good.
I really enjoyed it
This book is indeed about love is never too late
SPOILER ALERT!
The part when Maddie's grandpa was reunited with Maureen at the end was really touching
The whole storyline was really good.
I really enjoyed it
This book is indeed about love is never too late
SPOILER ALERT!
The part when Maddie's grandpa was reunited with Maureen at the end was really touching
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