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THE SECRET LIFE OF BEATRICE ALRIGHT
Brooke Harris
Storm Publishing
February 7, 2025
349 pages
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This is the uplifting story of Beatrice (Bea) who is at a bad point in her life but keeps pushing through. While it is sad throughout, it is uplifting to watch Bea find solutions. It is endearing to see how much she loves her 4 year old Ella.
They meet up with a grumpy, old man in the park. He becomes a central character in their life, along with his grandson, Shayne.
It’s hard for me to describe the story and the writing style. So much of me thinks it’s corny and predictable. But the other part of me keeps turning pages, cheering for Bea, wanting everything to turn out well for Bea and Ella.
This is a quick read, an easy read. It demonstrates kindness, friendship, love, resilience. The importance of family is stressed. Small things matter. These are such important characteristics to observe with all the disasters and wars happening. This book is a reminder that there is still good in the world.
Though I was satisfied by the ending, there may have been a couple of tears.
Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for the Advance Readers Copy.
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