Another year has gone so quickly and 2010 is here! Second Chances has had some very good reviews. I thank all of those who took the time to review Second Chances. Here is what some are saying about the book:



Second Chances by Linda Chadwick, September 17, 2009
By
Paulene Preece "bear lady" (Spring Creek, NV) - See all my reviews
Loved this book- very riveting and so true to life. I felt like I was right there in the story with them, experiencing all of their trials and emotions. Keep up the good work Linda!



AMAZING!!, August 17, 2009
By
Twilight Fan "T.F" - See all my reviews
This book was SO captivating! I couldn't put it down. I absolutely loved the plot line and the author wrote it in such a way that you could find some way to relate it was great!!

1. Heather Justesen: Book review of Linda Chadwick's "Second Chances"

This was well-crafted and smartly plotted with good characterization and a compelling story that pulled me along to the end. I look forward to seeing what Linda has to offer us in the future


Oct 02, 2009
Pam rated it:

Read in September, 2009
This book is very compelling about a family suffering from the recent death of their mother/wife. The father and the three children all have their own ways of coping with the death - most notably, the teenage son gets into a fight which leads to a brutal attack of retaliation. He is prescribed painkillers for broken ribs and other injuries and can't get off of them. The characters are believable and the situation heart-rending.

Sep 24, 2009
Linda rated it:

Everyone would love a second chance and this book is a delightful look at second chances filled with hope and inspirations for all of us looking for our second chances.

Nov 12, 2009
Bjense rated it:

Read in November, 2009


Anonymous said...
This book puts you right in the middle of an extreme family situation and keeps you there until the end - I felt like a part of this family by the time I finished the book. Nobody has the perfect family and this book shows just how flawed families are, but also how they can pull back together. PrP

Reviewed by KarreyB11/24/2009 10:56:05 AM “LDS Book Lovers
This story is a heart wrenching depiction of what can happen if we lose track of priorities in life and let “things” become more important than the people we are supposed to love most in this world, our families. It almost too accurately depicts what can happen when we let anger and pride take over our hearts and how hard it is to humble ourselves and let others into our lives. Some of the situations were hard to read, mostly because I felt so much of the heartbreak that came from the loss of their wife and mother and the sorrow of both the children and the father over the time lost to a career. This is a good reminder to all of us that life is short and we need to make sure that we are embracing every minute we share with the ones we love. It also shows the struggles that ensue when one member of the family develops a drug addiction.The beauty of the book is that it shows how we can all get second chances in life, no matter what our mistake. We must be willing to humble ourselves and do whatever we need to do to show those who have been hurt, our Heavenly Father, and even ourselves, that we have truly changed. It is then that the miracles come. Hearts can be healed and lives can change forever from the second chances that come from the Atonement of our Savior.

Review by Michele Bell
Having seen some loved ones and friends go through addiction and rehab, I felt like Linda's portrayal of the pain and torment that addicts and their families suffer was accurate and powerful. I felt like she dealt with the issues and realities in a very honest way and gave us a story filled with emotion and reality, but hope and inspiration.


Second Chances is available at Deseret Book, Seagull Book, Boarders, Barnes and Nobel, and Amazon.com