Book Synopsis:
A terminal diagnosis. A life-saving sacrifice. A love letter written on the walls of her heart. Alice Richards looked forward to watching the seeds of love she and her husband planted bloom and grow well into their old age. But her plans for the future shrivel up and die when she learns she has an inoperable brain tumour. Determined that she won’t die in vain, she decides to become an organ donor. With a few precious months left, Alice begins documenting her fairytale romance—from their first meeting to the children they dreamed of having. She’ll pass on every detail to her heart’s next owner… along with careful instructions to send her husband reminders of her undying love. Before her time runs out, Alice must find the perfect candidate to guide her husband through unimaginable grief and hold the memory of their love in her heart. I Give You My Heart is an emotional romantic fiction novel with an uplifting message. If you like strong-willed women, undying love stories, and honest portrayals of coping with a terminal illness, then you’ll love SarahJane Ford’s heart-warming epic. An unmissable love story full of warmth, beauty and with a huge, beating heart. Perfect for fans of Cecilia Ahern’s ‘P.S. I Love You’ and Jojo Moyes’ ‘Me Before You’. Buy I Give You My Heart to experience a courageous story of undying love today!
I Give You My Heart is available now and you can purchase your copy here.
My Review:
When I started to read this book I was expecting it to be a complete sob fest, which it is at times but there is lots more to this beautiful book then that.
Alice is a fantastic main character. Her strength and determination in this difficult time is something I really admired in her. She is very brave and faces her diagnosis head on deciding to try and help her family and others after her death. Alice’s present day struggles are intercepted with flashes from her past which include some of the best moments with her husband, parents and her best friend. These are really heartwarming and help to break up the story.
When she gets her diagnosis Alice decides she wants to become an organ donor and help others after her death. The questions she asks and the worries voiced by her friends and family were very interesting to read about. It has definitely opened my eyes to becoming a possible donor too.
Although the story is based on a very poignant subject the overall feel of this book is heartwarming and uplifting. It’s an amazing story of one woman’s strength and courage that will perhaps help others feel more at ease with their own or others deaths. I will be recommending this to everyone as I feel it is an important book everyone needs to read.
This is the author’s debut novel and I will definetly be looking out for other books from her. I think this book would make a great book club book as i think it would create lots of discussions.
Huge thanks to Rachel from Rachel’s Random Resources for my copy of this book and for inviting me onto the blog tour. If you like uplifting books that make you laugh and cry then you’ll love this book.
About The Author:
SarahJane is the debut writer of ‘I Give You My Heart’. SarahJane was born in Scotland but grew up in the Cheshire countryside, which is home to her. After a few years living in Oxfordshire and Buckinghamshire, where she went to secondary school, she has now settled back in Cheshire in a quirky flat surrounded by trees, birds and rolling fields. A marketing professional since finishing her formal education SarahJane is delighted to be following her writing dream. She still works part-time as a Marketing Manager, whilst furiously penning her next novel. SarahJane loves to read (ideally by the sea!). Her favourite writers include author Mitch Albom and poet Beau Taplin. Harbouring an adventurous spirit, she loves to travel and be surrounded by the wilderness, or riding Cornish waves, when she’s not cosied up at home spending time with her family, friends and books.
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