I find that memoirs are great for discussion, as they automatically ask the reader to engage, or at the very least, ask themselves, "What would I do if I were the one in this situation?" It was with this in mind that I chose it for a book club selection.

Jessica Fechtor is a gifted writer. Right away, I picked up on her sharp memory and gift for relaying specific, sensory details. I was impressed by her ability to describe her experiences after waking up from surgeries, the tastes and smells and textures of foods, and even her descriptions of the world around her. It felt personal, even intimate to read these details of her stroke, recovery, and the trauma she experienced.

It's a beautiful thing to tell your story, and I'd argue this is what reading is for: to transport, to lift up, and to feel something stirring and even changing you. I'm thankful Jessica Fechtor told hers.