It has been a long time since I last read something that moved me so much. My stomach is in knots and head hurts from being farklempt. I don't even have words to describe this book. It was beautifully heart-wrenching. So much pain, but so much joy. So much hurt but so much love and forgiveness. It truly speaks to the strength of family bonded by blood and family bonded by something stronger and deeper. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!!!