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A Quiet Life
A Quiet Life: A Novel | Ethan Joella
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From the author of A Little Hopea Read with Jenna Bonus Pickcomes an enormously powerful and life-affirming novel about three individuals facing challenges and grappling with loss in his or her own way. Chuck Ayers cant decide if he should make the trip to Hilton Head this winter without his wife, Cat. Cat died in the spring, and though he cannot bear another moment of being alone in their home, the thought of making the familiar journey without hernot stopping at their favorite lunch spot or listening to her beloved Broadway tunes on the way, not sitting on the beach or playing cards once thereis unimaginable. Ella Burke delivers newspapers and works at a bridal shop to pass the time while she waits for newsany piece of informationabout her missing daughter. She adjusts to life in a new apartment and answers every call on her phone, thinking her daughter will reach out one day. Kirsten Bonato works at an animal rescue shelter and thinks daily about her father who was killed in a convenience store robbery. Once on track to become a veterinarian, Kirsten now feels lost and unmoored. But her complicated feelings for two of her colleagues are a distraction from her pain. The lives of these three individuals intersect in unforeseen ways, as each character bravely presses onward, trying to recover something they have lost. Tender, emotionally powerful, and infused with hope, A Quiet Life explores how grief shapes our choices and shows that no matter how dark the most difficult moments in life can be, our humanity and capacity for forgiveness shine through.
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While the story centers around loss, I was drawn in by the characters and how they each were trying to find their new path. Not typically the type of book I would read this time of year, I appreciated the message and it made me thankful for what my own blessings are.
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#wintergames #wgwordsearch 1090 pts
TBR read 15 pts, winter read 25 pts
Total: 1131 pts

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paisleyjess
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Warning, this book is heavy. Every character is dealing with the loss of a loved one. I didn't know that when I started reading it and several scenes brought up my own recent loss. It does have happy moments and everyone finds what they need in the end.

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BookNAround
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An introspective, character driven novel about three people experiencing very different, very hard things and the community that forms slowly as they grapple with grief, guilt, and their uncertain futures. Fairly predictable, I‘d give this a low pick. Full review at http://booknaround.blogspot.com/2023/07/review-quiet-life-by-ethan-joella.html?m...

kspenmoll Thank you so much for your lovely card; it made my day! 1y
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Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks
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Eggs 💙🖤❤️ 1y
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kspenmoll
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Upon discovering my #Sundaybuddyread group is to read The Most Likely Club this coming year, I decided to wait until then, and instead read the library book A Quiet Life.#weeklyforecast

BookBosomed1 I loved A Quiet Life. The cover is so beautiful. 2y
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VanessaCW
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This is a lovely, emotional story about loss, grief and coping mechanisms. Three separate people have lost someone close to them and their lives connect through their heartache and pain. It‘s a heartwarming, moving and thoughtful story with some well drawn characters. Although it is a book about the sorrow and sadness of losing someone special, it is also about hope. I loved it! Highly recommended. #Pigeonhole

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VanessaCW
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RebelReader
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This man sure can write! This was my #bookspin for February. I originally incorrectly put it down as his first book A Little Hope which I had already read. (Which is wonderful too!). He will definitely be a “must read” for me going forward. 5⭐️‘s

TheAromaofBooks Woohoo!!! 2y
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KJewell
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I absolutely loved this book! I loved all of the characters! This book will stick with me for a long time. Highly recommend

NikkiRobson73 Pretty cover ! 2y
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Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks
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I finished this one last night and I just wanted to hug all of the characters! Have you ever felt that way about a book?! Chuck, Ella, and Kirsten are all dealing with loss and grief 💔 Their lives intersect in unforeseen ways and in the end they are all hopeful for the future. I loved Sal, Cocoa, and Frederick too! Don‘t miss this powerful, heartwarming novel with all the feels 🤗❤️

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Megabooks I felt that way about this. I‘m glad you enjoyed your book! 2y
Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks @Megabooks I have that one! Love her books! 2y
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Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks
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Now this one is breaking my heart 😢💔

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MysticFaerie
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4⭐️/5⭐️

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Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks
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What are you reading today? 💗📚 🌹

#Sharreadathon

IndoorDame The Custom of the Country 2y
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RebelDevlin420 Seer from Ruthless Kings MC NOLA Chapter by K.L. Savage 2y
Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks @Zuhkeeyah what are your thoughts? I‘m struggling with it lol 2y
Zuhkeeyah @Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks same. I‘m hoping it picks up a little bit. 2y
Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks @Zuhkeeyah me too… I really want to finish it 😫 2y
Zuhkeeyah @Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks I just got to part 3…why is this book so long?! 2y
Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks @Zuhkeeyah there‘s too much detail on nothing!! I feel horrible about his mother and how he never get to grieve… BUT I‘m over his frostbite and whining… I‘m finally at the part where he Met Meghan. I‘m determined to finish it. What page are you on? 2y
Zuhkeeyah @Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks I finished it. Haven‘t decided how I feel about the book yet. That last part was a lot. How far are you? 2y
Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks I finished last night and I really hate I wasted the time and money on it. I feel bad for him regarding his mother and I also think the paparazzi are a huge problem, but when you‘re a member of the royal family you have to deal with it. I don‘t blame any of his past girlfriends for not wanting to be a part of that life. I wouldn‘t want to be !! Meghan knew going in how the paps were because of her own job. What do you think? 2y
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Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks
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Trying to get a few pages in… it‘s been a long day!!

#Sharreadathon
#LitsyLove

❤️📚 🕯️

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Gissy
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Read at the beginning of January. I liked this type of stories where characters review their lives and try to amend, or find answer to those inner questions to be in peace with themselves. This story is something like that. I found Kirsten a little bit selfish, convenient at the beginning but then you can understand her. All these characters are dealing with different types of grief. Their stories will be connected. So pretty 4/4.5⭐️

Gissy #BookSpinBingo (#16) @TheAromaOfBooks
#ISpyBingo January2023 (Well I will say that from that window I can see fog? mist? 😜
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Gissy #BookSpinBingo (#16) @TheAromaOfBooks
#ISpyBingo January2023 (Well I will say that from that window I can see fog? mist? 😜
@TheAromaOfBooks @clwojick
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Clwojick Great Job! 2y
TheAromaofBooks Woohoo!! 2y
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BookNAround
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Today‘s couch read with Gatsby.

Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks I‘m also reading this one ❤️ 2y
ShelleyBooksie How's Gatsby today? 2y
BookNAround @ShelleyBooksie She‘s about the same. I‘m not sure if that‘s promising or worrisome. She should be seeing the vet again this week but her techs haven‘t called to schedule the appointment yet. 🤞🏻 2y
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ShelleyBooksie I'm sending her lots of get well vibes!! 2y
BookNAround @ShelleyBooksie Thanks! I really appreciate that. (edited) 2y
Leftcoastzen Oh I hope she gets better! Hugs to both of you! 2y
BookNAround @Leftcoastzen Thank you so much! 2y
TheBookHippie @BookNAround Awe! Sending love. ♥️ 2y
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Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks
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I had to take a break from Harry and his unfortunate incident with frostbite 🥶 carrying on with A Quiet Life… it is heartbreaking 💔

#Sharreadathon

RedxoHearts I haven't read the book but I swear everywhere I see them talking about the book they mention the frostbite incident. Hope he learns to bundle up better next time 😆 2y
Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks @RedxoHearts me too!! Ughhhh I guess it‘s still working though 😂😂 2y
PageShifter Both are unfamiliar to me, I hope you'll enjoy 💞 2y
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Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks
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Trying to sneak some pages in this morning… this one is good, but really sad so far… I hope these characters find some happiness by the end 💔

#Sharreadathon

My beautiful bookmark from my daughter 🦄
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PageShifter I LOVE THE BOOKMARK! 😱💜💞 2y
Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks @PageShifter thank you!! I‘ve always loved unicorns 🦄 💜 2y
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Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks
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Enjoying some front porch reading this morning! It‘s 72 degrees today and a great day to be outside ❤️

I hope everyone is having a wonderful Tuesday 📚💛

Bklover You too! Only 50 degrees here but the sun is shining for the first time in AGES! Have fun!❤️ 2y
Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks @Bklover hello sun 🌞 so nice to see you!! 2y
TheSpineView 65 here day. Unfortunately it rained most of the day so I didn't get to ride. 2y
Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks @TheSpineView we are supposed to be getting the rain soon! 2y
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Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks
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Starting this one tonight! Wanted something to alternate with Spare…

What are you reading tonight? 📚📚

SheReadsAndWrites I too am alternating with The Spare. (edited) 2y
Reagan I was moving back and forth between Five Little Indians and Every Vow You Break 2y
AmandaBlaze You Are Invited, a ghost story. 2y
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Kangaj1 I finished The Gilded Years and The End of October, and I started The Brothers Karamazov and Sorrowland. 2y
Kangaj1 I loved this one! 2y
Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks @SheReadsAndWrites I had to find something to read with Spare 🤷🏻‍♀️ 2y
Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks @Kangaj1 awesome!! ❤️ 2y
Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks @CSeydel 📚❤️🙌🏻 2y
dabbe And there's Penelope from Criminal Minds! Love that show, too! 😊 2y
Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks @dabbe one of my favorites!!! 2y
Reagan @Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks so far I‘m enjoying it, thought the first few chapters were pretty interesting. 2y
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Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks
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I finally opened my #BOTM!! I love the notepad! Anyone read these?! 📚❤️

RaeLovesToRead That notebook is fab 2y
Aims42 I have that notepad too! I love using it for work stuff, always makes me chuckle lol 2y
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Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks @Aims42 I love it! 😂 2y
Magpiegem That notepad is brilliant 😂 2y
Kangaj1 I got the notepad too! A Quiet Life is incredible... 2y
Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks @Kangaj1 awesome! I may read it next! 2y
allureofbeauty The notebook is cute I didn‘t get it. 2y
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BookBosomed1
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⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ This book is about the power of connection when we allow ourselves to be vulnerable. It‘s about the impermanence of life and the possibility of hope. It is a book about living with grief. Told from multiple POV, the story takes 3 different narratives and interweaves them in ways that feel possible. Full review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show/5127264618

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theokiereader
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Full Review: https://southernersreadtoo.com/2022/10/08/a-life-after-loss/

This was an easy ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ rating.

Like A Simple Hope, Joellla beautifully describes the love, sweetness, longing, and deep ache of grief. Be prepared to feel tears prickle your eyes as you follow this beautiful novel.