This was the pick for my Book Group this month. I listened to the audio version of this book and found myself pulled into the story.
Recovering Charles takes place in the weeks following Hurricane Katrina. Luke has been estranged from his alcoholic father for quite some time but finds himself in New Orleans searching for his father in the aftermath of Katrina.
This book brought insights into the reality of what life was like for those who didn't evacuate and chose for various reasons to remain in New Orleans. This book portrayed feeling and emotions that I never clued into while watching the news coverage of Katrina. I connected with characters in this novel who were dealing with the subjects of forgiveness, death, alcholism, love and loss.
Jason has written several other books including The Wednesday Letters & The Christmas Jars that I'm going to check out and read.
Content: Clean
Rating 4.5 Stars
Source: Library
I'm a Louisianian (born in New Orleans). For lots of reasons, Katrina is a subject I don't discuss with non-Louisianians. However, I jotted down the book's info. From your review, I think this will be a book with a certain integrity. Thank you!
ReplyDeleteYou have caught my attention for this book. And for Kittie to comment on such a personal time, I definitely will be reading it. Those that haven't gone through it don't truly understand. Yes, we send monetary help, but this book sounds like it's deeper, as it was/is for those who went through Katrina. Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteSounds sad but good :)
ReplyDeleteThis sounds like an amazing story. Definitly going to try and get it!!
ReplyDeleteThe themes forgiveness, death, alcholism, love and loss are pretty deep. Does sound good, though.
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