Saving Abby, Steena Holmes
Saving Abby, Steena Holmes
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Saving Abby

Author: Steena Holmes

Narrator: Angela Dawe

Unabridged: 5 hr 19 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download (DRM Protected)

Published: 05/31/2016

Synopsis

All children’s book illustrator Claire Turner ever wanted was to be a mother. After six years of trying to conceive, she and her husband, Josh, have finally accepted that she will never be pregnant with a child of their own.Yet once they give up hope, the couple gets the miracle they’ve been waiting for. For the first few months of her pregnancy, Claire and Josh are living on cloud nine. But when she begins to experience debilitating headaches, blurred vision, and even fainting spells, the soon-to-be mother goes to the doctor and receives a terrifying diagnosis. Since any treatment could put their unborn baby’s life at risk, the Turners must carefully weigh their limited options. And as her symptoms worsen, Claire will have to make an impossible decision: Save her own life, or save her child’s?USA Today and New York Times bestselling author Steena Holmes brings us an unforgettable story of one woman’s courage and love.

About Steena Holmes

After writing her first novel while working as a receptionist, Steena Holmes made her dream of being a full-time writer a reality. She won the National Indie Excellence Book Award in 2012 for her bestselling novel Finding Emma. Now both a New York Times and USA Today bestselling author, Steena continues to write stories that touch every parent’s heart in one way or another. To find out more about her books and her love for traveling, you can visit her website at www.steenaholmes.com or follow her journeys over on Instagram @steenaholmes.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Deanna on October 17, 2017

My reviews can also be seen at: [URL not allowed] 2.75 - 3 stars I am a big Steena Holmes fan. The Word Game, The Memory Child, and the Finding Emma series are some of my favorite books. So I was very excited to read this book. Claire Turner and her husband Josh have been marrie......more

Goodreads review by Suzanne on February 07, 2017

Claire and Josh Turner have been married for six years. They work together writing and illustrating a series of children’s books. Both have always wanted children of their own, but have been unsuccessful in starting a family. Together they embark on a trip to Europe visiting many cities. They use thi......more

Goodreads review by Elaine on June 06, 2016

I normally really enjoy Steena Holmes but this one just left me cold and I found it a struggle to finish it. Claire and Josh have been trying for years to have a baby, without success but as soon as they “give up” trying, a miracle occurs and Claire falls pregnant and it looks as though their lives......more

Goodreads review by Big Time Book Junkie on April 23, 2016

Steena Holmes has long been one of my favorite authors and in Saving Abby, she's given us another great look into family life that will certainly leave readers reaching for tissues. The premise of the novel, Claire and Josh trying for 6 years to have a child and taking a trip to let go of their drea......more

Goodreads review by Erin on May 05, 2016

Thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for a free electronic ARC of this novel, in exchange for an honest review. “Saving Abby” by Steena Holmes is heart wrenching, emotional and bittersweet. Claire and her husband Josh, have tried for years to have children. After being declared infertile, Claire an......more

Quotes

Liz & Lisa Best Book of the Month SelectionPOPSUGAR Summer Must Read Selection“Saving Abby tells the story of how a community of family and friends help her come to terms with a tragic diagnosis with bravery and love.” —Toronto Star“An exceptionally written, heartfelt story that will pull at your heartstrings.” —Authors on Air“A compelling novel from beginning to end, Saving Abby by Steena Holmes is an unforgettable and deftly crafted story of one woman’s courage and love—a story that will linger in the mind and memory long after the book is finished and set back upon the shelf.” —Midwest Book Review“Holmes gives us characters that are strong yet vulnerable…She takes you to the highs and lows of life with the flick of a pen, and yet she holds out hope as an enchanting chain, daring cancer to break it…If you enjoy romance and family, woman’s literature, and contemporary drama, you will find this to be the perfect work for your library.” —Blog Critics“Saving Abby is a book you won’t want to stop reading. I tried to put it down and do some housework…It didn’t happen. I just had to keep reading until the end. So be prepared!” —Fresh Fiction

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