Wow, what a read! An amazing story that could only make me think of a Phoenix rising from the ashes. Tam writes in such a way that I felt as though I was right there through the ups and downs, trials and tribulations as she experienced them. My heart broke with each turn of the page in the beginning. Then, a ray of hope. The light came through, and it was wonderful to see things go up, up, and up. Of course, no life is perfect, and even with happiness found, the past can still leave scars on our hearts. I could feel that in Tam's words as she healed from her trauma. I'd like to recommend this book to my readers, because it's a true marathon in someone else's shoes.