There Are No Rules for This
Book description
People like Feeney Simms don't commit suicide. Beautiful, charismatic, mother of two, wife to a handsome, successful husband, beloved by her friends-this is not the typical picture of a tortured soul. But one summer night, Feeney drives to the beach and swallows a handful of pills. No note, no explanation,…
Why read it?
2 authors picked There Are No Rules for This as one of their favorite books. Why do they recommend it?
This book is about losing a best friend to suicide, which is heart wrenching to consider, but somehow JJ Elliott manages to tell the story with all the shades of grief and not just absolute devastation. It's funny, witty, charming, and absolutely beautiful in the way it celebrates female friendships--the ones that endure and sustain us.
The narrator for the Audible version is exceptional, making each character jump off the page and straight into my heart--and my wine glass!
Grab several copies and your best girlfriends and gather to read this wonderful novel by JJ Elliott!
It also won TWO…
I was first attracted to this book because it begins with a suicide. I have written about suicide, so I’m interested in how others view it and how it can be used as a catalyst to drive a story.
In this case, a dear friend’s suicide becomes pivotal to the evolution and development of the other three main characters. Whenever someone ends their life, those left behind begin to question everything and often suffer from feelings of guilt. This book shows how the other characters coped, moving forward, along with fabulous, colorful memories from when the four friends were together.…
From Robin's list on life (and death!) with an element of fantasy.
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