Enon by Paul Harding This is the story of a father, Charlie Crosby, who has to come to terms with the death of his daughter and the end of his marriage. Charlie is lost in "what could of been" and starts drinking and taking drugs to cope or just forget.
I thought this was a beautifully written book. You feel his grief and at times you just want to shake him. This is not a feel good book but it is one I would recommend.
Where Things Come Back by John Corey Whaley This story is about Cullen Witter and Benton Sage. Two separate lives that are on a collision course with each other. Cullen lives in Lily, Arkansas. A small town with not a whole lot to do, that is until someone spots the Lazarus woodpecker, then the entire town goes woodpecker crazy. In the middle of this craziness Cullen's younger brother, Gabriel, goes missing. Cullen is heartbroken. Now for Benton Sage; he is a missionary in Africa whose father is an overbearing and critical man. Benton is searching for a purpose to his life. How do their lives intersect? Well you will just have to read the book. I liked this book; however the connection between Benton and Cullen seemed a little farfetched. It is a story of first love, friendship, loss and hope. If you like John Green you will like this book.
Enon by Paul Harding
