Let me start by saying I am a SUCKER for stories where hurt people admit the source of their pain and then make the journey toward healing. If you enjoy these kinds of stories, "Shake Down the Stars" is perfect for you. In the beginning it was a little hard for me to get into the story because I thought I didn't like Piper (the main character). But what I discovered was that I didn't like her behavior and her behavior was a result of pain. Piper has a mother that neglected her as a child and suffered a TERRIBLE loss that rocked her to the core. Like a lot of people, instead of dealing with the pain head on, she tries to numb it away with alcohol. This is a GREAT story about self-discovery and healing. I received a copy of Shake Down the Stars by Renee Swindle in exchange for an honest review.Since the death of her young daughter and her subsequent divorce Piper is afloat in a world of guilt. She can’t move on even though her ex-husband seems to have done so…. She is consumed by guilt and clings to the past with a suffocating vengeance.This was a very well-written book and it was heartbreakingly emotional to see the angst in Piper’s life. I would say though that it was very frustrating as well to see her self destructive behavior. Piper had very little family support and most of her healing came through friends who gave her what she needed to help her move on, sometimes friends can be the family you never had. This was a great read, not light at all and very emotional as we enter Piper’s world.
Extremely touching and funny. Loved it.
—Karuna
Did not want this book to end.
—jocelyn
Good read - 3.5 stars.
—Yule
Laugh out loud funny.
—sara
