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Finding Nebraska
Sometimes the wheel of life doesn't spin in your favor, and sometimes there's nothing you can do about it. Brian Lethando knows this firsthand. His mother left him when he was only two years old, and his father died shortly after of a heroin overdose. Twenty years later, when the woman who took Brian in and raised him as her own son begins to suffer the effects of Alzheimer's, the two of them set out on one last road trip to discover the true meaning of the word 'family.'
24 pages, Kindle Edition
First published April 8, 2015
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Christian Galacar
9 books400 followersChristian Galacar grew up in Ipswich, Massachusetts, a small suburb north of Boston. He attended the University of Massachusetts Amherst, where he received a BBA degree in Finance.
He still resides in Massachusetts with his wife and is always working on his next book.
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He still resides in Massachusetts with his wife and is always working on his next book.
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December 28, 2017
There's something about this story that is really compelling, I think it's the care and devotion that is shown between the two main characters.
It's kinda short but there's nothing missing, I was just enjoying it and I wanted more.
A fabulous short story.
The narration was great, good character voices and the emotions of the book were conveyed well.
I received a free copy of this book from the author and/or narrator and/or publisher and I voluntarily wrote this honest review.
It's kinda short but there's nothing missing, I was just enjoying it and I wanted more.
A fabulous short story.
The narration was great, good character voices and the emotions of the book were conveyed well.
I received a free copy of this book from the author and/or narrator and/or publisher and I voluntarily wrote this honest review.
July 4, 2021
A Whirlpool of Emotions
Such a short story, but it dropped me into a whirlpool of every emotion known to man, in just a few short pages. I don't know how Galacar did it, but he did, and it will forever leave an imprint on me. And as a mother myself, I cried for a solid five minutes after the end, as I'm writing this review, because it pulls on my mom-heartstrings so hard. Just read it. Even if it doesn't evoke such emotion for you, you'll still be glad you did.
Such a short story, but it dropped me into a whirlpool of every emotion known to man, in just a few short pages. I don't know how Galacar did it, but he did, and it will forever leave an imprint on me. And as a mother myself, I cried for a solid five minutes after the end, as I'm writing this review, because it pulls on my mom-heartstrings so hard. Just read it. Even if it doesn't evoke such emotion for you, you'll still be glad you did.
May 12, 2025
Everyone is different!
Alzheimers is different for everyone. I live in Nebraska. Omaha. Quite a bit different than North Platte. But I am feeling Galacar's description. As a 64 year-old whose Mother is 84, and in the later stages, this both illustrates how different it is for each patient. Louise being only 65 means she has early onset. Terrifying. I think about this daily. So much emotion in this short piece. Donna really missed out.
Alzheimers is different for everyone. I live in Nebraska. Omaha. Quite a bit different than North Platte. But I am feeling Galacar's description. As a 64 year-old whose Mother is 84, and in the later stages, this both illustrates how different it is for each patient. Louise being only 65 means she has early onset. Terrifying. I think about this daily. So much emotion in this short piece. Donna really missed out.
May 22, 2019
I love short stories
As a child who was adopted at birth, his story really struck a chord with me. I also know that the unknown is sometimes better left this way. This is a lovely short story that I am so glad that I stumbled upon. It is quite different from his other stories and that is what made it a special surprise.
As a child who was adopted at birth, his story really struck a chord with me. I also know that the unknown is sometimes better left this way. This is a lovely short story that I am so glad that I stumbled upon. It is quite different from his other stories and that is what made it a special surprise.
November 3, 2016
Lovely
Mr. Galacar has a fine feel for words and tempo. His plot flows smoothly, and, though the story is short, there's no doubt about the characters' personality or motivation. A lovely, engaging story.
Mr. Galacar has a fine feel for words and tempo. His plot flows smoothly, and, though the story is short, there's no doubt about the characters' personality or motivation. A lovely, engaging story.
December 13, 2017
A very short story but it says a lot.Family is not always blood.Joshua Needham was a good narrator.“I was voluntarily provided this free review copy audiobook by the author, narrator, or publisher.”
November 27, 2015
Fast short story. Enjoyed the storyline, but wanted more answers after finishing it. What happened to the characters? Where was he taking his Mother? What about his birth Mother? All in all, I did enjoy this short story.
May 24, 2016
Perfect
Sad and happy all rolled into one short story. I loved how this young man found out that sometimes life gives you someone better than the person who birthed you. He made his adopted mother's final days happy, and made their trip to Nebraska worthy.
Sad and happy all rolled into one short story. I loved how this young man found out that sometimes life gives you someone better than the person who birthed you. He made his adopted mother's final days happy, and made their trip to Nebraska worthy.
July 16, 2018
Oh man
It was a bit hard reading this one. So full of emotion for such a short story. And reading the reality of people suck with Alzheimer's is heartbreaking for sure.
It was a bit hard reading this one. So full of emotion for such a short story. And reading the reality of people suck with Alzheimer's is heartbreaking for sure.
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