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As the Winds Change
Honest and fearless approach in addressing subjects that touch on the vulnerable If you were given one more chance to talk with someone who passed away, what would you do? What would you say? When April Miller’s estranged childhood best friend, Johnny, is killed in a car accident, April is confronted with his spirit as she’s heading to work one day, making the phrase, “It’s never too late,” all the more poignant.
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Published February 5, 2019
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July 7, 2019
Beautifully written. Very uplifting story about love. Totally relatable book. Recommend this book for any age group. Makes me realize that you should always strive for your passions in life. Johnny showed April to do this.
December 16, 2019
As the Winds Change is a story of loss. It explores the age-old question of “If you had just one more day with someone who has died, what would you say or do?” April Miller has a very troubled past. Between drugs and many other things, her past is something she would rather leave behind. When her childhood best friend, Johnny, is killed in an automobile accident, she enters a dark state of mind. She struggles daily, until she meets his spirit while on her way to work one day. There were so many things that she wanted to say to him while he was alive, but she never did. Will she have the courage this time around to tell him how she really feels, or will she hide her emotions again? I believe this book would be best suited for young adults, mainly those in their 20’s or so, as that is the age of the characters, and it makes it more relatable. I feel a teacher could use this book in their classroom as a self-selected reading choice for their students. It has excellent lessons to be learned in life. We never know when someone’s last minutes on this world will be.
March 12, 2019
An uplifting story, rich in detail, reminding us that love never dies. Well written and hard to put down!
August 29, 2019
A wonderful story about friendship, loss & forgiveness. A must read!!
September 13, 2023
This book gives us a look into the hopes and dreams of a young woman as she learns to grow into herself while leaving her fears and doubts behind. After losing someone very dear to her, she is able to work through the emotions that had left her doubting. It's about all the relationships that she holds dear, family, friends, and a blossoming new love interest. It's truly about the change, and in this case it's a feel good story that ends happily. After enduring difficult times and misunderstandings, April finds the ideal job, location and new love to her life, the one she has always longed for. It's about being true to yourself, but also about being solid and true with others. A good read!
February 8, 2019
As the Winds Change is beautifully written. It is a story that anyone in their late 20s can relate to. Finding your meaning in life and following the path you are meant to be on are themes found throughout the book.
It is inspiring to follow April, the protagonist, through her journey.
This book definitely is a page turner, and I would recommend it for anyone looking for a novel that they can’t put down!!
It is inspiring to follow April, the protagonist, through her journey.
This book definitely is a page turner, and I would recommend it for anyone looking for a novel that they can’t put down!!
July 29, 2020
"As The Winds Change" By Christie Leigh Babirad is a beautiful, heartwarming and inspirational story about relationships-family, friends. It is about forgiveness and finding one's own way in life! I could not put this book down; it is life with all of its ups and downs, happiness and tears, memories treasured, life changes, moving forward! I highly recommend this heartfelt novel! I laughed, I cried, and I was inspired!
August 2, 2024
Isn’t it amazing how a whole life can change in a season, in a few weeks, in a day even? Already this year, I’ve found more love than I could have ever imagined. I’ve never been without love but now I have even more to experience and so much more to give. I can’t wait to see what the future has in store for me. I’m ready to face it all with a fearlessness that I’ve never experienced before.
Love, faith, and fearlessness.
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What a beautiful surprise.
This is the first book I've read that includes God in a very natural, not forced way and also mentions a gay character that is not looked down or used to make a negative comment.
Okay back to the story. We have two best friends, then disaster happens and suddenly the unexpected. But it's great how the story has more than a magical realism/paranormal/spiritual plot.
It's about love, forgiveness, mistakes, following your heart and family bonds.
I loved Johnny, I loved Luke and every character. April was so relatable for me and this book was so addicting. I started it just hours ago and finished today.
Also I just have a lot of good quotes marked.
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Because not everyone can keep up your perfect after-school special existence. Life isn’t this pretty little picture all the time. Sometimes you have to do the wrong thing. Sometimes talking doesn’t do a damn thing! Sometimes you just have to help yourself
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His words bruise me. Michael is my knight in shining armor, and I can’t get another guy out of my head.
I want to be needed. That’s the problem. That’s what’s missing.
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I’ve tried being the bigger person. I’ve tried talking with him, but he always responds condescendingly, like it’s his job to educate me on how things really work. That’s why now I try to avoid any and all communication with him. It’s safer that way.
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I was told once that God doesn’t tolerate a void. If he sees a space in someone’s life, he finds the person that fits into that space. Allison fills a big space in me.
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Some may label them the “terrible twos,” but I believe that children are at their purest at this age. That fact alone scares a lot of people. There’s deliberate thought and action with two-year-olds. As we get older we start to overthink everything. We mask our feelings, and we stop fighting for what we actually want.
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You know what I think? I think there’s no straight path. Nothing may work out according to plan, but you have to do what makes you happy. You have time to figure out everything else. No one can tell you where you’re supposed to go. You have to find that out on your own.”
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How could I have let something I love slip away when only thinking about it fills me with such life?
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I need to remind myself of that. God has directed me here. There’s a deeper reason for me being where I am. There has to be a reason.
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You’re insecure but you never let that stop you. You keep pushing when you care about something. You’re going to do even bigger things in this life once you realize for yourself how special you are.”
Love, faith, and fearlessness.
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What a beautiful surprise.
This is the first book I've read that includes God in a very natural, not forced way and also mentions a gay character that is not looked down or used to make a negative comment.
Okay back to the story. We have two best friends, then disaster happens and suddenly the unexpected. But it's great how the story has more than a magical realism/paranormal/spiritual plot.
It's about love, forgiveness, mistakes, following your heart and family bonds.
I loved Johnny, I loved Luke and every character. April was so relatable for me and this book was so addicting. I started it just hours ago and finished today.
Also I just have a lot of good quotes marked.
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Because not everyone can keep up your perfect after-school special existence. Life isn’t this pretty little picture all the time. Sometimes you have to do the wrong thing. Sometimes talking doesn’t do a damn thing! Sometimes you just have to help yourself
-
His words bruise me. Michael is my knight in shining armor, and I can’t get another guy out of my head.
I want to be needed. That’s the problem. That’s what’s missing.
-
I’ve tried being the bigger person. I’ve tried talking with him, but he always responds condescendingly, like it’s his job to educate me on how things really work. That’s why now I try to avoid any and all communication with him. It’s safer that way.
-
I was told once that God doesn’t tolerate a void. If he sees a space in someone’s life, he finds the person that fits into that space. Allison fills a big space in me.
-
Some may label them the “terrible twos,” but I believe that children are at their purest at this age. That fact alone scares a lot of people. There’s deliberate thought and action with two-year-olds. As we get older we start to overthink everything. We mask our feelings, and we stop fighting for what we actually want.
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You know what I think? I think there’s no straight path. Nothing may work out according to plan, but you have to do what makes you happy. You have time to figure out everything else. No one can tell you where you’re supposed to go. You have to find that out on your own.”
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How could I have let something I love slip away when only thinking about it fills me with such life?
-
I need to remind myself of that. God has directed me here. There’s a deeper reason for me being where I am. There has to be a reason.
-
You’re insecure but you never let that stop you. You keep pushing when you care about something. You’re going to do even bigger things in this life once you realize for yourself how special you are.”
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April 21, 2021
Imagine an opportunity for closure with someone you love. As the Winds Change gives the main character that incredible opportunity. This book was heartwarming and in some moments left me feeling raw and emotional. It truly shows that it's never too late to say good bye and to find yourself again. This is a great read for anyone who likes clean, beautiful storytelling.
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