Shelter Me Audiobook

" One of the best narrations of grief I've read. It's funny, sad and upbeat. "

" Enjoyed every page of this book and found myself wanting to get into bed and read it. "

" I really liked this book. It is very well written and very emotional. "

" While I admit that the story was engaging, I found the writing to be elementary. I really have nothing in common with the main character of Janie, and if it weren't for the "forbidden attachment between a young priest and a grief-stricken young woman" plot element, I wouldn't have been so drawn in to the story. "

" This book deals with the hard struggles the main character faces as a single mother to a 4 year old and an infant after her husband suddenly dies after being hit by a car. Not prepared at all, she struggles from finances to everyday life. Before the accident, her husband had arranged to have a new deck put on the house as a surprise gift to his wife which she doesn't find out about until after the accident- this gift brings more than just a deck. "

" Easy reading and not high literature, but I loved it. A good summer read. "

" Beautiful. A book that made me cry then smile. "

" I really liked this book. I thought maybe it would be too much of a tear-jerker considering the subject, but I really only cried a little in the middle and a lot the last 50 pages. "

" Nice story line. Read other books during this one and was able to pick up from where I stopped. "

" Heart-wrenching story of a young widow's first year after the death of her husband. Lots of language, but she's angry and in a dark place. Loved how she learned to love the ones who were always there for her. "

" This was a nice sweet book about a woman coping with loss and how to move on with life especially with young children involved. A tiny bit predictable but still enjoyable and I definitely wanted to hang on to see how it ended. "

" It was amazing real and sad. I loved how the book didn't try to pick up like nothing happen it was like seeing into the soul of someone who just went through a tremendous lose. I especially loved the journal entries "

" I liked it. A friend raved about it, so I was expected more and was a little disappointed. "

" Reading for August Book Club "

" This is the story of a woman learning to embrace life after losing her husband in a tragic accident. Although the story is often sad (how could it not be, given the subject matter?), there are moments of true brilliance in the writing. "

" Loved the writing, characters and emotions in this book. No neat and tidy story, just a bit of reality. "

" Not an uncommon story yet the author presented in a "I wanted to read what was next" An enjoyable read. Didn't want the story to end. "

" Good book - Often sad but also one of those 'How would I act in this situation?' It is about love and family and about loss and hurting! I know that doesn't sound very good but it is! "

" This was a quick and easy read with a sad but compelling story. She really nails many aspects of motherhood that made me nod or laugh in appreciation. It falls into cliche a bit too often, but overall it was a satisfying read. "

" Haven't read really good chic lit in a while. The best part about Shelter Me was the honesty of the characters. They were totally real and very likeable. Will definitely seek out Juliette Fay's other two novels. "

" Sad story but I liked the way it wound through family, faith, and love. In the en, I was satisfied with where the book w ENT and only shed a few tears! "

" Good read. Made me cry a couple of times. Wouldn't necessarily tell anyone "oh you gotta read this" though. "

" Awesome! Very well written novel about a young widow with children. Set in Western Massachusetts - spookily familiar setting and circumstances to my own life. Juliette Fay exquisitely captured the experience of young widowhood and motherhood. Tender, strong and brilliant. I loved it! "

" this was an excellent book. i looked forward to putting the kids to bed and having my night-time read. but even though, like in most books, the ending was very neat and tidy (which seldom happens in real life) i enjoyed it to the very end! "

" This was one of those books that I discovered while perusing the shelves at my local library. Easy to read... good story line... believable characters... but it wasn't anything "extraordinary" in my opinion. "

" I read this very quickly and it was good and felt full of emotion. It was tough to read about a widowed mom. "

" such a good book I couldn't put it down! "

" very sweet. a lovely book to curl up with for an afternoon or two. "

" I would have liked it better if there hadn't been so much swearing.... potty-mouth mommy! "

" It was a great book! I really really enjoyed the plot and the character development. I found this book purely by accident and I couldnt have enjoyed it more :) "

" I loved this book; I didn't want the story to end! "

" This was a tender story about a young mother who tries to make it on her own after her husband dies. (Hmm.. The author's other book is about a young mother who tries to make it on her own after a divorce. I think I sense a pattern here...) "

" I really liked this book. It is very well written and very emotional. "

" My mom told me how good this book was, and she was right! I loved it! "

" I really enjoyed reading this book. It seemed a little slow to get into it,but once in, quite easily picked up and read. A story of undying love for a husband senselessly killed while riding his bike without a helmet and leaving behind a young, grieving wife and two small children. "