Author:  Steven Manchester                                        
Publisher:  The Story Plant
Pages:  308
Genre: Fiction
Source:  author – Steven Manchester

Goodreads:  Fate was working against little Brian Mauretti. The food that was meant to nourish him was poisoning him instead, and the doctors said the damage was devastating and absolute. Fate had written off Brian. But fate didn’t count on a woman as determined as Brian’s grandmother, Angela DiMartino � who everyone knew as Mama. Loving her grandson with everything she had, Mama endeavored to battle fate. Fate had no idea what it was in for.

An emotional tale about the strength of family bonds, unconditional love, and the perseverance to do our best with the challenging gifts we receive, GOODNIGHT, BRIAN is an uplifting tribute to what happens when giving up is not an option.


Ope’s Opinion:  The grandmother in this story is very strong and loves unconditionally.  I can only aspire to be like her.  She never gave up on Brian, even when many of those around him did.  Steven wrote the grandmothers voice so authentically, I wonder if he wrote from experiencing a grandmother like her.
                            Reading a story of a child struggling to do things we do on a daily basis so easily made me grateful for my healthy children.  It also gave me insight to people who deal with children with difficulties.  Steven gave you the perspective of both the adult and the child in this situation.
                           
                            It was written so that I rooted for Brian, fell in love with Mama ( the grandmother ) and wanted everyone else to care about these character.

                             I rarely cry while reading a book, but I did with this one.  It all felt so real to me.  I could see what was being written.

                            Overall, great story!  Keep writing Steven and I’ll keep reading!





Rating:  Four Chairs ( maybe four and a half! ) – I like this book so much I know several friends to    
               share it with.  

      




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