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The Confession
John Brady is a troubled young man. Fueled by drugs, alcohol, and resentment, he hurts the only woman he has ever loved. In the light of day, he realizes what he did was a crime, and the guilt nearly kills him. How could he do it? Will God forgive him? He runs to the church, and makes a decision that will forever change his life.
Nineteen years later, Father John Brady returns to his home parish. The ghosts of the past follow him, and the memory of that awful night has haunted his dreams for the past nineteen years. He knew it was a mistake returning to his home parish. He never expected the tsunami that was about to shake up his peaceful world. The ghosts of Father Brady’s past stare at him with his green eyes. How will he cope with the turmoil he is about to inflict on his family? How will his family heal from past sins?
Nineteen years later, Father John Brady returns to his home parish. The ghosts of the past follow him, and the memory of that awful night has haunted his dreams for the past nineteen years. He knew it was a mistake returning to his home parish. He never expected the tsunami that was about to shake up his peaceful world. The ghosts of Father Brady’s past stare at him with his green eyes. How will he cope with the turmoil he is about to inflict on his family? How will his family heal from past sins?
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First published September 27, 2015
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July 6, 2016
I was gifted a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.
First of all, I have to say that I enjoyed the style of Jeanette's writing: the novel is well paced and I found it easy to relate to and connect with the characters emotionally (a few them stand out more than others, such as Lydia, but they all bring something to the table). Additionally, the author has managed to create an incredibly nuanced and complex character in the form of John Brady. When reading this novel and hearing his inner dialogue, it was almost as though I could actually feel his anxiety and his guilt. Honestly, that is the best part of this novel: Jeanette really makes you feel what John is going through, and because of that he seems so much more real.
When I got to the end, I actually found myself tearing up a bit. Truly, this is a great story for anyone who has ever struggled with overcoming a difficult past. It is sensitive and makes you feel empathetic towards the characters and what they have gone through and what they are trying to get through. Jeanette has an excellent talent for that, and I really hope to see more work come from her in the future. Keep it coming, please!
First of all, I have to say that I enjoyed the style of Jeanette's writing: the novel is well paced and I found it easy to relate to and connect with the characters emotionally (a few them stand out more than others, such as Lydia, but they all bring something to the table). Additionally, the author has managed to create an incredibly nuanced and complex character in the form of John Brady. When reading this novel and hearing his inner dialogue, it was almost as though I could actually feel his anxiety and his guilt. Honestly, that is the best part of this novel: Jeanette really makes you feel what John is going through, and because of that he seems so much more real.
When I got to the end, I actually found myself tearing up a bit. Truly, this is a great story for anyone who has ever struggled with overcoming a difficult past. It is sensitive and makes you feel empathetic towards the characters and what they have gone through and what they are trying to get through. Jeanette has an excellent talent for that, and I really hope to see more work come from her in the future. Keep it coming, please!
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