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Hindsight
You always hear about the moment right before the end when you see your life flash before your eyes. Some people have even said they had experienced heaven as they headed for the bright light in that one split second before everything went blank. But there isn’t a way to know if they spoke of the truth. Not until you’re actually there, in that moment, that one moment just before the curtains of life are drawn closed after what becomes your final act.
I can tell you firsthand if that is true. I experienced it. Taking my bow as the curtains slowly closed. I reached out and tried to stop them, but I was helpless to stop it. It’s weird, the roller coaster of emotions you go through when you’ve reached your journey’s end.
As I lay on the cool tile, random thoughts ran through my mind. They astonished me, considering the seriousness of my situation. I had no idea where the random thoughts even came from. It was probably because I knew I was fading. I could tell by the blood that formed in pools around my body. My time on earth was coming to a close.
So much blood.
So much pain.
So many regrets.
So did I experience it? The flashing of life or the whiteness of heaven? Not in the way people have made it sound, but I did see it. It served the purpose of showing me where it all went wrong. It proved to me why I was alone and cold, dying on the bathroom floor. It reminded me that as humans, we make choices, good or bad, and we must live with the consequences.
Hindsight. They say it’s twenty-twenty.
That’s the truest statement I had ever heard. Moments of my life flooded my mind, all of them going back in time, serving as a roadmap to the beginning.
*Contains violence*
***This is NOT paranormal***
***Stand-alone***
I can tell you firsthand if that is true. I experienced it. Taking my bow as the curtains slowly closed. I reached out and tried to stop them, but I was helpless to stop it. It’s weird, the roller coaster of emotions you go through when you’ve reached your journey’s end.
As I lay on the cool tile, random thoughts ran through my mind. They astonished me, considering the seriousness of my situation. I had no idea where the random thoughts even came from. It was probably because I knew I was fading. I could tell by the blood that formed in pools around my body. My time on earth was coming to a close.
So much blood.
So much pain.
So many regrets.
So did I experience it? The flashing of life or the whiteness of heaven? Not in the way people have made it sound, but I did see it. It served the purpose of showing me where it all went wrong. It proved to me why I was alone and cold, dying on the bathroom floor. It reminded me that as humans, we make choices, good or bad, and we must live with the consequences.
Hindsight. They say it’s twenty-twenty.
That’s the truest statement I had ever heard. Moments of my life flooded my mind, all of them going back in time, serving as a roadmap to the beginning.
*Contains violence*
***This is NOT paranormal***
***Stand-alone***
378 pages, Kindle Edition
First published March 9, 2015
2 people are currently reading
450 people want to read
About the author
Leddy Harper
35 books1,306 followersLeddy Harper had to use her imagination often as a child. She grew up the only girl in a house full of boys. At the age of fourteen, she decided to use that imagination and wrote her first book, and never stopped.
She often calls writing her therapy, using it as a way to deal with issues through the eyes of her characters.
The decision to publish her first book was made as a way of showing her children to go after whatever it is they want to. Love what you do and do it well. Most importantly Leddy wanted to teach them what it means to overcome their fears.
She often calls writing her therapy, using it as a way to deal with issues through the eyes of her characters.
The decision to publish her first book was made as a way of showing her children to go after whatever it is they want to. Love what you do and do it well. Most importantly Leddy wanted to teach them what it means to overcome their fears.
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March 5, 2015
ok this book evoked so many emotions, that's why it has 5 stars. I was so caught up in story and had to constantly remember it was a backward. That kept you thinking the whole time. very different than what I have read in past about abusive relationship.
September 4, 2016
Hindsight is a carefully crafted story set upon a timeline of a series of events leading up to this one moment in time. The story of Charlotte and Sean. A plan is in place. The story is a puzzle of clues waiting to be put together. The biggest mystery is the trial. It's a heartbreaking story about Charlotte's miserable abusive life.
This is definitely a story you can escape in. It will make you appreciate your life and look at your problems as minuscule compared to Charlotte's. I can almost insert myself into some of Charlottes situations. Most of these words are the same emotions I deal with.
I'm enraptured by this story. I'm absorbing the words with such fervor. I'm amazed with Leddy's ability to write a story that actually pulls you in with just words. It's like I'm sitting in the room with Charlotte and feeling all her emotions along the way. I feel connected to her. I feel immersed in this story. It's as if I'm daydreaming the parallels of my own life with Charlotte's. We have become one. The similarities of her emotions are uncannily similar with how I feel at times. The war Charlotte wages in her head between what she sees and feels is something I can understand. I can sympathize with the dilemma she is going through. Anyone at some point in their life can relatable to this story. You can insert yourself into any one of these situations. This story allows me a short break from my life.
Not sure about the significance of the timeline. We begin in March and have moved backwards several months. I almost want to re-read it from ending to beginning so I don't miss anything in the timeline. There was no way to figure this mystery out. The prologue revealed all the clues and clarity was unveiled.
This is definitely a story you can escape in. It will make you appreciate your life and look at your problems as minuscule compared to Charlotte's. I can almost insert myself into some of Charlottes situations. Most of these words are the same emotions I deal with.
I'm enraptured by this story. I'm absorbing the words with such fervor. I'm amazed with Leddy's ability to write a story that actually pulls you in with just words. It's like I'm sitting in the room with Charlotte and feeling all her emotions along the way. I feel connected to her. I feel immersed in this story. It's as if I'm daydreaming the parallels of my own life with Charlotte's. We have become one. The similarities of her emotions are uncannily similar with how I feel at times. The war Charlotte wages in her head between what she sees and feels is something I can understand. I can sympathize with the dilemma she is going through. Anyone at some point in their life can relatable to this story. You can insert yourself into any one of these situations. This story allows me a short break from my life.
Not sure about the significance of the timeline. We begin in March and have moved backwards several months. I almost want to re-read it from ending to beginning so I don't miss anything in the timeline. There was no way to figure this mystery out. The prologue revealed all the clues and clarity was unveiled.
January 2, 2016
I don't even know where to begin. Hindsight was definitely written in a unique style. A style that pulled me in from the first few Pages.
When your laying in bed at night rethinking your day, week or year do you start at the beginning or do you start with the most recent event, what happened right before you went to bed or what happened that day? My mind goes backwards from current to earlier on. Just like this book. You are pulled in with the main event and are reading back to the beginning. Not knowing how the whole situation started made me read that much faster. I needed to know.
Hindsight kept me thinking. I started questioning every thing. I started doubting Sean. Who could Char really trust. Were Sean and Tony conspiring with each other to make Chars life hell? Was she going crazy? What was Tony's real issue? Was Char ever going to be free?
Hindsight is shared in a way that everything finally comes back together. I love the characters Leddy and Marlo created. Well 2 of them anyways. I never knew what was coming next from any of them. I never read a paragraph or chapter and said to myself "oh I know what is coming next"
These 2 amazing authors created so many different emotions in me while I was reading. I felt anger and hate toward Tony. Fear, sadness and heartbreak for Char. I also felt love and appreciation for Sean. Talk about emotional overload.
Hindsight does have an abusive character so please be aware of that before reading the book. As a victim of DV I feel that Leddy and Marlo did a wonderful job portraying abusive situations, feelings and thoughts of a victim & what really goes on in the minds of all parties involved.
When your laying in bed at night rethinking your day, week or year do you start at the beginning or do you start with the most recent event, what happened right before you went to bed or what happened that day? My mind goes backwards from current to earlier on. Just like this book. You are pulled in with the main event and are reading back to the beginning. Not knowing how the whole situation started made me read that much faster. I needed to know.
Hindsight kept me thinking. I started questioning every thing. I started doubting Sean. Who could Char really trust. Were Sean and Tony conspiring with each other to make Chars life hell? Was she going crazy? What was Tony's real issue? Was Char ever going to be free?
Hindsight is shared in a way that everything finally comes back together. I love the characters Leddy and Marlo created. Well 2 of them anyways. I never knew what was coming next from any of them. I never read a paragraph or chapter and said to myself "oh I know what is coming next"
These 2 amazing authors created so many different emotions in me while I was reading. I felt anger and hate toward Tony. Fear, sadness and heartbreak for Char. I also felt love and appreciation for Sean. Talk about emotional overload.
Hindsight does have an abusive character so please be aware of that before reading the book. As a victim of DV I feel that Leddy and Marlo did a wonderful job portraying abusive situations, feelings and thoughts of a victim & what really goes on in the minds of all parties involved.
March 9, 2015
Wow! I don't know where to begin!
I was asked to give an honest review and in exchange I got to read the ARC...
I could never regret the day I said yes! This is the first book I have read by this author so I was unsure of what to expect. I read the description and figured I would be reading another sad story. I was so wrong!
If you are reading this review, do NOT hesitate! Grab the book, find a place to hide from everyone and allow yourself to sink into the story. I have never read a book that took me through so many emotions. It didn't just take me through them, it grabbed a hold of me, shoved its hand right into me and ripped my whole heart out, then proceeded to play with it, sometimes with a feather, sometimes with a knife.
In case you haven't figured it out, I loved this book! It was different, brilliant, and I just don't have enough stars!
There are 3 characters that make this book what it is, Tony, Charlotte, and Sean. One I wanted to kidnap, one I wanted to hug, and one I wanted to kill. I refuse to give you any hints or clues! Just know that you will feel love, hate, sadness, joy, anger, fear, frustration, pain, and more. There were many moments that I almost threw my Kindle because of the intensity of the moment that I was sucked into. Would I read it again? Absolutely! Would I pay the price for it? Without a second thought! Will I recommend it to people I know? I honestly think that I will never stop. This is a story that will stay with me for the rest of my life...without a doubt!
The only mistake? The one you regret. Don't miss out on the opportunity!
I was asked to give an honest review and in exchange I got to read the ARC...
I could never regret the day I said yes! This is the first book I have read by this author so I was unsure of what to expect. I read the description and figured I would be reading another sad story. I was so wrong!
If you are reading this review, do NOT hesitate! Grab the book, find a place to hide from everyone and allow yourself to sink into the story. I have never read a book that took me through so many emotions. It didn't just take me through them, it grabbed a hold of me, shoved its hand right into me and ripped my whole heart out, then proceeded to play with it, sometimes with a feather, sometimes with a knife.
In case you haven't figured it out, I loved this book! It was different, brilliant, and I just don't have enough stars!
There are 3 characters that make this book what it is, Tony, Charlotte, and Sean. One I wanted to kidnap, one I wanted to hug, and one I wanted to kill. I refuse to give you any hints or clues! Just know that you will feel love, hate, sadness, joy, anger, fear, frustration, pain, and more. There were many moments that I almost threw my Kindle because of the intensity of the moment that I was sucked into. Would I read it again? Absolutely! Would I pay the price for it? Without a second thought! Will I recommend it to people I know? I honestly think that I will never stop. This is a story that will stay with me for the rest of my life...without a doubt!
The only mistake? The one you regret. Don't miss out on the opportunity!
August 30, 2015
I don't even know where to begin. Hindsight was definitely written in a unique style. A style that pulled me in from the first few Pages.
When your laying in bed at night rethinking your day, week or year do you start at the beginning or do you start with the most recent event, what happened right before you went to bed or what happened that day? My mind goes backwards from current to earlier on. Just like this book. You are pulled in with the main event and are reading back to the beginning. Not knowing how the whole situation started made me read that much faster. I needed to know.
Hindsight kept me thinking. I started questioning every thing. I started doubting Sean. Who could Char really trust. Were Sean and Tony conspiring with each other to make Chars life hell? Was she going crazy? What was Tony's real issue? Was Char ever going to be free?
Hindsight is shared in a way that everything finally comes back together. I love the characters Leddy and Marlo created. Well 2 of them anyways. I never knew what was coming next from any of them. I never read a paragraph or chapter and said to myself "oh I know what is coming next"
These 2 amazing authors created so many different emotions in me while I was reading. I felt anger and hate toward Tony. Fear, sadness and heartbreak for Char. I also felt love and appreciation for Sean. Talk about emotional overload.
Hindsight does have an abusive character so please be aware of that before reading the book. As a victim of DV I feel that Leddy and Marlo did a wonderful job portraying abusive situations, feelings and thoughts of a victim & what really goes on in the minds of all parties involved.
When your laying in bed at night rethinking your day, week or year do you start at the beginning or do you start with the most recent event, what happened right before you went to bed or what happened that day? My mind goes backwards from current to earlier on. Just like this book. You are pulled in with the main event and are reading back to the beginning. Not knowing how the whole situation started made me read that much faster. I needed to know.
Hindsight kept me thinking. I started questioning every thing. I started doubting Sean. Who could Char really trust. Were Sean and Tony conspiring with each other to make Chars life hell? Was she going crazy? What was Tony's real issue? Was Char ever going to be free?
Hindsight is shared in a way that everything finally comes back together. I love the characters Leddy and Marlo created. Well 2 of them anyways. I never knew what was coming next from any of them. I never read a paragraph or chapter and said to myself "oh I know what is coming next"
These 2 amazing authors created so many different emotions in me while I was reading. I felt anger and hate toward Tony. Fear, sadness and heartbreak for Char. I also felt love and appreciation for Sean. Talk about emotional overload.
Hindsight does have an abusive character so please be aware of that before reading the book. As a victim of DV I feel that Leddy and Marlo did a wonderful job portraying abusive situations, feelings and thoughts of a victim & what really goes on in the minds of all parties involved.
March 5, 2015
** I was given an advanced reader copy of this book from the author in exchange for an honest review. **
This story will elicit many emotions from you. Overall happiness, isn't really one I felt at all. Hindsight, is definately a 18+ reading recommendation. Not so much for steamy sex scenes, but for the rape scenes, and various forms of abuse.
Charlotte(Char), is our victim here, and while she tries to be strong, she usually doesn't succeed. Her abusive husband Tony is a powerful attorney, who is just an abusive bully. As with most abusers I have read, they can charm the pants off everyone, so they are none the wiser. Sean, who is Tony's best friend was my favorite character. He was Char's most wonderful ally.
What was interesting and odd at the same time for me is how the story was written. It started with present day, and progresses backwards through the months leading up to how the book began. I will say this style, as well written as it was isn't for me. The order of events playing on rewind so to speak just didn't lend to a easy flow of the book. I will however keep Leddy Harper on my watch list for anymore releases she has coming out. Reviewed for Book Reviews and Take-Overs.
This story will elicit many emotions from you. Overall happiness, isn't really one I felt at all. Hindsight, is definately a 18+ reading recommendation. Not so much for steamy sex scenes, but for the rape scenes, and various forms of abuse.
Charlotte(Char), is our victim here, and while she tries to be strong, she usually doesn't succeed. Her abusive husband Tony is a powerful attorney, who is just an abusive bully. As with most abusers I have read, they can charm the pants off everyone, so they are none the wiser. Sean, who is Tony's best friend was my favorite character. He was Char's most wonderful ally.
What was interesting and odd at the same time for me is how the story was written. It started with present day, and progresses backwards through the months leading up to how the book began. I will say this style, as well written as it was isn't for me. The order of events playing on rewind so to speak just didn't lend to a easy flow of the book. I will however keep Leddy Harper on my watch list for anymore releases she has coming out. Reviewed for Book Reviews and Take-Overs.
March 9, 2015
*****4.5 STARS******
I was very interested in reading this book the moment I read the blurb. I was not expecting a complete shocker and my emotions to be twisted from one end to the next. But that’s exactly what Leddy and Marlo did. They literally tear down your emotions just so they can build them right back up.
This review is going to be a little hard to write because I HATE giving away spoilers. And believe me this book is packed full of surprises. From the moment I started this book I was completely sucked in. I wanted to know what was actually going on. But then it goes back to the past. That’s where we meet Char and Tony.
At first I really liked Tony. He knew all the right things to say to Char and he was super sweet. But then after a few months everything changed so much. I literally wanted to punch Tony in the face through about 85% of the book. I don’t think I have ever hated a character so bad. There were parts in this book I cringed.
Then there is Sean. I don’t want to give too away but I really LOVED Sean. He was such a good person and Char really needed someone like him in her life. Be prepared to be shocked several times throughout the book. The ending is definitely one I didn’t see coming. This is a very good book and make sure you get it.
I was very interested in reading this book the moment I read the blurb. I was not expecting a complete shocker and my emotions to be twisted from one end to the next. But that’s exactly what Leddy and Marlo did. They literally tear down your emotions just so they can build them right back up.
This review is going to be a little hard to write because I HATE giving away spoilers. And believe me this book is packed full of surprises. From the moment I started this book I was completely sucked in. I wanted to know what was actually going on. But then it goes back to the past. That’s where we meet Char and Tony.
At first I really liked Tony. He knew all the right things to say to Char and he was super sweet. But then after a few months everything changed so much. I literally wanted to punch Tony in the face through about 85% of the book. I don’t think I have ever hated a character so bad. There were parts in this book I cringed.
Then there is Sean. I don’t want to give too away but I really LOVED Sean. He was such a good person and Char really needed someone like him in her life. Be prepared to be shocked several times throughout the book. The ending is definitely one I didn’t see coming. This is a very good book and make sure you get it.
November 16, 2015
Interesting...I went through a whirlwind of emotions in the progression of this book. I was appalled and gutted by the abuse, at how one could accept and suffer through it, and at another for how with the absence of blame and with disdain, could deliver it. I was disbelieving at how one could recognize that the abuse and sadism had to end with him, yet couldn't recognize how to stop himself from doing it. Throughout, I couldn't understand how the once loving husband could turn on his wife when he so obviously could feel tenderness and love for his best friend, for his mistress, for animals. And to the end, I still will not accept that it is that simple for one human being to mete out so much emotional and physical harm to someone who trusted him. Thank heavens for Sean who became Charlotte's light at the end of a dark tunnel. He saved not only Charlotte, by also this reader from going down a dark hole...Prepare to be frustrated with their struggles, as it is a long and dark battle.
March 9, 2015
I was blown away with this book by Leddy and Marlo. Everything about this book had me wanting to finish asap. Char has become a new favorite for me because of not only what she went through, but how she overcame it and started a new life. I really thought Tony might redeem himself but I think now it was best if he hadn't. Sean was another one of my favorites and at times I just wanted to hold him and tell him it would all work out (haha) The ending was a total shocker and I never saw that one coming. I love books like that. I thought I had it all figured out but I had no clue. I gave this book a 4 only because it was a little hard to keep track of what was happening. I liked how it was written and it kept going back in the past but I also found myself having to go back to the beginning of a chapter to check the dates. Other than that it was a very well written and thought out book and I hope we will see more of Char, Sean, and Tony!
March 5, 2015
I liked that it had a HEA. it was def interesting to read it backwards. u found out what happened later, rather than how it happened earlier in the story. I like that it tied up all loose ends in the epilogue. The epilogue seemed to be too fast though, but it worked. The convo she has with the dr while laying in the hospital bed was an eye-opener & her voice coming out. Than when we find out about Charlie (CJ) that was crazy! but cool he had her back in a way. I kinda laughed when he said nobody could find Erich(sp?). I'm glad Laurie & Sean finally found out who Tony really was, with all the manipulating he did. I loved reading Sean & Charlotte's love story slowly developing (:
March 10, 2015
I was lucky enough to receive an ARC of this book to read and review, and I honestly loved it!
At times I found it a struggle to keep up with the timeframe but that was probably more about me, I really enjoyed reading a book that was written in such a different way! It was incredibly refreshing.
I loved the detail in characters, I was really able to connect with Char and Sean!
I highly recommend this book, unless you find it a struggle to read about domestic violence, abuse, rape etc.
I look forward to reading more from this very talented author!
Reviewer from Book reviews and take-overs :)
At times I found it a struggle to keep up with the timeframe but that was probably more about me, I really enjoyed reading a book that was written in such a different way! It was incredibly refreshing.
I loved the detail in characters, I was really able to connect with Char and Sean!
I highly recommend this book, unless you find it a struggle to read about domestic violence, abuse, rape etc.
I look forward to reading more from this very talented author!
Reviewer from Book reviews and take-overs :)
April 11, 2015
This book sounded quite promising. For sure addresses serious domestic abuse. I really couldn't feel for the characters. Typical abusive husband and a timid housewife. The main thing I had a problem with in this book is that it dragged on and on. I was practically skimming pages because how often it repeated itself. It felt like the author really had nothing to fill the gaps but to keep hitting repeat beating of wife.
While this story wasn't uncomfortable to read it really didn't keep me interested at all to see what happened. Very disappointed overall when the blurb sounded better than the book.
While this story wasn't uncomfortable to read it really didn't keep me interested at all to see what happened. Very disappointed overall when the blurb sounded better than the book.
May 8, 2015
I received a copy of HINDSIGHT autographed by the authors (Thank you, authors!) via a Goodreads First Reads giveaway. The story centers on graphic descriptions of domestic abuse. What makes the novel unique is that the story is told backwards -- not in flashbacks -- but from the present day and proceeding backwards to the beginning. For me, the strength of the novel was in relating the past for the ending (in present day) felt rushed and left some unanswered questions.
March 9, 2015
I received an ARC of this book.
I loved this book! The style in which is was written was different and unique because of this it added to the story and how it unfolded.
Hindsight is 20/20.
Charlotte is one tough cookie! This book took me on a emotional roller coaster, I never knew what I'd get next.
Its worth the one-click, you wont be let down.
I loved this book! The style in which is was written was different and unique because of this it added to the story and how it unfolded.
Hindsight is 20/20.
Charlotte is one tough cookie! This book took me on a emotional roller coaster, I never knew what I'd get next.
Its worth the one-click, you wont be let down.
March 14, 2015
I have never read a book like this ever! Going back through time was a fantastic experience
Charlotte the long suffering wife telling her story of how she ended up where her life ended and began all at the same time.
Truly an amazing story.. Wishing I hadn't read it so I could enjoy it all over again!
I was gifted a copy for an honest review
Charlotte the long suffering wife telling her story of how she ended up where her life ended and began all at the same time.
Truly an amazing story.. Wishing I hadn't read it so I could enjoy it all over again!
I was gifted a copy for an honest review
March 8, 2015
When you begin the book and continue reading you feel all the pain that Char must deal with from Tony..You find out how Sean is such an important part of Char' s existence.. You will be sad and mad all in a chapter..
Leddy and Marlo wrote a great story that tugs at your heartstrings by the end...
WOW..What a story...
Thanks for letting me review Hindsight Leddy it was a privilege..
Leddy and Marlo wrote a great story that tugs at your heartstrings by the end...
WOW..What a story...
Thanks for letting me review Hindsight Leddy it was a privilege..
March 31, 2015
This book's tone is very sad and dreamy. A woman is dying and looking back at all the things that brought her to that moment, her story told in reverse. This book deals with serious issues of scary, violent domestic abuse. I found this book very uncomfortable to read but very well written. 4 stars.
March 27, 2015
This was an amazazingly different read! I loved the way the authors wrote this and how it was written differently than the traditional way books are written! I don't want to say too much cuz i hate spoilers, this is just a down right awesome book!
November 1, 2015
Five stars is not enough for this book. this was by far one of my favorite reads this year. The writing pulled me in, and kept me there. I held my breath, cried, and cheered. if you are only getting one book this year, this needs to be it.
March 25, 2015
loved how the epilogue truly pulled this story together. Definitely worth reading
April 2, 2015
Normally I don't comment but I just wanted to state that I could not read fast enough reading this book. I loved reading it backward! Great story
August 3, 2015
Wow!!!!!
This book was absolutely amazing!!! I love the backwards writing. It was very different to say the least. I definitely recommend this book!!! 5 $tars!!!!
This book was absolutely amazing!!! I love the backwards writing. It was very different to say the least. I definitely recommend this book!!! 5 $tars!!!!
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