Games of Make - Believe by Julie Ann Wambach (Brookside Press)



This novel reads like a true story. The writing style is great. However, it is a sad one to read during the holidays. The novel, "Games of Make - Believe" by Julie Ann Wambach happens in Utah, Phoenix Arizona and Virginia. It's about traditional and untraditional families. It's also about marriage, and it's unexpected difficulties. There were twists and turns. An orange limousine showed up giving me a moment of laughter. I had only seen black ones.

On the more serious side is the illness of a child. I've never known much about Diabetes in children especially for a child so young. It is good when a book can awaken our feelings about adult problems. It is especially good to learn more about the needs of children. Julie Ann Wambach writes tenderly and with concern about children. I did not expect to read about grown-ups taking advantage of children. Perhaps, it would help to give a warning that the mother, Bella, does experience this happening to her two little girls, Rose and Lily. Another warning, the sexual intimacy between adults may shock some readers. 

There is also the blending of a new family. I am more aware that marriage does not involve just a husband and wife. It also must take in to account the arrival of newborns in the family or the coming together of a stepmother and stepmother with their children from different marriages. Because the young people will definitely impact the marriage.

There is the chance to learn information about the Church of Latter Day Saints.The author mentions Joseph Smith, Gnostics, etc. I must say the novel rings true about what might happen between step- parents and children. I did like the parts about music and thought about what it's like for single grown-ups to date again. I would have liked more details about Utah. I have never traveled there.
Thank you to The Cadence Group for this copy of the book.
www.thecadencegrp.com


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