Bonnie Dodge

In the inspirational women's fiction novel, Waiting, author Bonnie Dodge weaves a compelling tale that follows the personal journey of three generations of Foster women: sixty-three year old Maxine, forty-three year old Grace, and sixteen year old Abbie. Set in Aspen Grove, Idaho and told in the third person narrative, the storyline alternates between the three women's stories of waiting for something exciting in life to happen to each of them. From feelings of regrets, past longings, heartache, loss, seeking attention, first love, and wanting the finer things in life, the Foster women's journeys unwittingly intertwines and strengthens their familial bond as they each learn life lessons.

The author weaves a intriguing story that delves into the issues of a dysfunctional family: alcoholism, relationship issues, teenage angst and first love, love and loss, financial hardships, and how they each learned to stop waiting for something to happen through taking chances, making choices and changes, in order to take charge of their lives.

The reader can't help but become captivated by Maxine, Grace, and Abbie's stories, it is easy to relate, commiserate, and feel compassion for them as their journeys lead them to discover that there is more to life than waiting for something exciting to happen, and letting life slip through their fingers as time goes by. I loved how the author alternated and intertwined their stories with the changing of the seasons, it kept me engaged and drew me in, while also making me ponder whether I was guilty of waiting for something to happen instead of reaching for the stars throughout my own life. Through the misunderstandings, hardships, and struggles, these three women learned life lessons that ultimately would change their lives.

Waiting is a poignant story about three generations of women's journey of finding happiness in their lives by overcoming their struggles to let life pass them by while waiting for something to happen, and finding the strength to follow their desires.

Disclaimer: I received a copy of the book from the author / publisher in exchange for my honest review and participation in a virtual book tour event hosted by Sage's Blog Tours.

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