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Daring to Soar
Daring to Soar is about Judy Evans, a sixty-something woman who is suddenly widowed. Once able to bounce ideas off her husband, Judy now has to make unplanned decisions about what to do with the rest of her life. In trying to find herself, Judy visits her youngest sister in Colorado. She meets Joe, but feels it's too soon to become involved. The story is how Judy finds the courage to maintain her relationship with her family and start a new life.
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First published July 15, 2015
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May 5, 2018
The story was simple and straightforward. It's about a whirlwind love story between a widowed 60-yo Judy Evans and Joe Barton. I was looking for some twist but everything was predictable, though I liked the part where Toots did the magic to bring the 2 leading characters together. I'm rating this 3 out of 5. Not really a must-read but a good read.
Note: I was provided with a complimentary copy of this book so I could give an honest review.
Note: I was provided with a complimentary copy of this book so I could give an honest review.
November 11, 2016
Daring to Soar is about a widow and her dealing with life after the death of her husband.
After all the details that come with the death of a spouse have been dealt with, Judy Evans decides to visit her sister in Colorado. She leaves a group of unhappy people. Her sister, who does not always have the freedom to do as she wants; a daughter who’s in an abusive marriage; a son with a less than suitable girl friend; another son with two young children; and a daughter who’s gone to Africa. In Colorado, she meets Joe and they’re attracted to each other. Or rather, he is first and then after an appropriate amount of grieving time, Judy allows herself to be attracted to him.
I had empathy for Judy and wanted her to have a life after. There are too many conflicts and resolutions are under-developed. A few inconsistencies and abrupt transitions mar an otherwise wonderful book. Like Karl in her previous book, Family Secrets, Joe is away a lot. Judy is spunky and full of life. She accomplishes a great deal where another woman might have floundered. She does dare to soar and I give Valentine high marks for her accurate portrayal of her. Toots is unforgettable.
Looking forward to Valentine’s next book, as she’s getting better with each one.
After all the details that come with the death of a spouse have been dealt with, Judy Evans decides to visit her sister in Colorado. She leaves a group of unhappy people. Her sister, who does not always have the freedom to do as she wants; a daughter who’s in an abusive marriage; a son with a less than suitable girl friend; another son with two young children; and a daughter who’s gone to Africa. In Colorado, she meets Joe and they’re attracted to each other. Or rather, he is first and then after an appropriate amount of grieving time, Judy allows herself to be attracted to him.
I had empathy for Judy and wanted her to have a life after. There are too many conflicts and resolutions are under-developed. A few inconsistencies and abrupt transitions mar an otherwise wonderful book. Like Karl in her previous book, Family Secrets, Joe is away a lot. Judy is spunky and full of life. She accomplishes a great deal where another woman might have floundered. She does dare to soar and I give Valentine high marks for her accurate portrayal of her. Toots is unforgettable.
Looking forward to Valentine’s next book, as she’s getting better with each one.
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