First off, I I’m a woman a few years younger than Sybil the main character in the book. As I learned more about her, I could not believe how much we had in common. I have two adopted sons, communicate much better in writing than verbally, I grew up kind of shy and a little bit awkward. It was definitely a different style book by communicating all that was going on through letters. It took a little bit to adjust to that but not too long. The writing is absolutely beautiful. All the relations to the main character were wonderfully described and tied in as a whole so well. It’s extremely touching in many ways especially when you get to the end. If you don’t cry it would be amazing. But it’s not so much that it’s sad its more about how the author so insightfully confronts through the main character life’s lessons. As well as how difficult it is to admit to oneself all the many challenges experienced throughout one’s life. It’s also a slow burn love story. I should be so lucky in my early 70s to find that kind of love! I very highly recommend this book. I would also highly recommend it be one that you listen to because the narration is exemplary, especially the narrator for the main character Sybil. She was amazing. Everyone that read was excellent but she really stood out. I’m going to have to look up more books that she has read. Her name is Maggie-Meg Reed.