
Golden Rainbows by Christine Brannen Reilly
When you’re caught up in the trials and tribulations of every day life where everything seems like a constant battle it takes someone like Mikey Reilly to make you realise that life is something you should be thankful for.
Diagnosed with cancer at just eight months old Mikey became a constant visitor to the Children’s Hospital where over the years doctors and nurses battled against the disease.
But during that time he never complained about the hand that life had dealt him, instead he was a beautiful, courageous and outgoing little boy who stole the hearts of everyone he ever met.
Through the stories that Christine has so gracefully shared with the world I felt like I came to know Mikey and loved reading about his Valentine’s Day “date” with one of the support team, and his beautiful friendship with Summer Sanders. As a fellow lover of Disney World the recollection of him dancing with the princesses in the parade will stay with me and I’ll think of Mikey next time I’m standing on Main Street USA.

Pieces of Someday by Jan Vallone
This insight into Jan’s life is honest and frank, and I appreciate that. As a wife, mother and lawyer with a beautiful home, from the outside it looks like she has the perfect life. But inside she struggles with frustration and anxiety. Jan invites us into her life to reflect on the challenges that she faced as she fought for the right to feel happy and fulfilled.
I found myself caught up in her stories and by the end felt like I knew her and her family.
There are many themes within the memoir that I could relate to, and it’s always comforting to know that you’re not the only one with struggles in the world!

If I Am Missing or Dead… by Janine Latus
If you want to read a book that is both unforgettable and compelling, or a book that is heartbreakingly honest while being saddening and disturbing then you will appreciate If I Am Missing or Dead by Janine Latus. But if you are caught up in a relationship where you are belittled or beaten and you spend your time justifying the actions of your partner then you need to read this book to understand that you are not alone, and that it isn’t your fault.
