Because of You I Am

The book was heavy in all the right way that captures you into this story that spans the life of Alice who had a very tough upbringing and reflects on the past and how it impact her present. The characters, plot, and voices were well developed and I read this in a day as I page turned wanting to know more of the story. I thought about this book long after I read it!

I'm not much of a thriller reader these days, but I really enjoyed this book, twisty book, a story that picked away at me, and I loved the ending! It could have been slightly quicker paced, which is the only reason that it's not a 5 star.

A great book that had me hooked! Well worth picking up as it is definitely worth a read. Great storyline and interesting characters!

A heartbreaking read that really gets under your skin and captivates you from the start. It is every parents worst nightmare!. The Author's unique writing style really brought the story to life. The characters were fascinating, each having their own traits, and seeing how these differences impacted upon the story was brilliant. The twists thrown into the story kept me engrossed right to the very end. An absolute page turner, this book was fantastic!.

The main character is a teenager in the 1960s, as I was, and it was the book's vivid description of those carefree years which first hooked me. So I was a bit unprepared for what followed, which was a brilliant exploration of the human psyche and how childhood experiences can profoundly affect the rest of one's life. The author authentically captures the emotions of true love for a soulmate and for one's child, at least in my experience, and these sections of the book were really uplifting. I found other sections of the book a difficult read because her portrayal of despair, bordering on insanity, when things go wrong was very disturbing, as it was so real and well written. Her use of language is remarkable. Many of these were set in beautiful Scottish landscape which are wonderfully depicted and added greatly to the atmosphere. I found the whole book haunting and could not stop thinking about it for days after finishing it. Yes, it is disturbing in parts, but hope and love endure in the end.