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- Is the Life She Can't Remember One She'd Rather Forget?One year after her family was in a tragic car accident that killed her teenage son, Lori Mendenhall returns home with a traumatic brain injury that has stolen the last eight years of memories from her.
- About the Author: Janine Rosche is the author of the Madison River Romance and Whisper Canyon series of novels.
- 304 Pages
- Fiction + Literature Genres, Christian
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About the Book
After a tragic accident robs her of the last nine years of memories, Lori Mendenhall comes home to a family completely different than she remembers. As her memory returns and past secrets resurface, it will take all of them to repair what's been broken and find a new future together.Book Synopsis
Is the Life She Can't Remember One She'd Rather Forget?One year after her family was in a tragic car accident that killed her teenage son, Lori Mendenhall returns home with a traumatic brain injury that has stolen the last eight years of memories from her. She is shocked to find that the life she was leading before the accident is unrecognizable. Her once-loving husband, Michael, is a distant workaholic she isn't sure she can trust and her once-bubbly daughter, Avery, has spent the last year hidden away in her room.
For Avery, life stopped when she lost her twin. Now, if she wants to graduate high school, she'll have to accept help from Xander Dixon, her brother's best friend and the boy who relentlessly teased her for years. And if Lori wants to reconnect with her husband, she'll have to grapple with information her brain is trying to keep secret. With every memory that returns, she can't help but wonder if the life she can't remember is one she'd rather forget.
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Is the life she can't remember one she'd rather forget?One year after her family was in a tragic car accident that killed her teenage son, Lori Mendenhall returns home with a traumatic brain injury that has stolen the last eight years of memories from her, leaving the life she has returned to unrecognizable. Her once-loving husband, Michael, is a distant workaholic she isn't sure she can trust, and her once-bubbly daughter, Avery, has spent the last year hidden away in her room.
If Lori wants to reconnect with her family, she'll have to uncover the information her brain is trying to keep secret. As her memories return and past secrets resurface, it will take the whole family to repair what's been broken and find a new future together.
"A moving tale of hope and healing."--Denise Hunter, bestselling author of the Riverbend Romance series
"Heartrending and redemptive."--Nicole Deese, award-winning author of All That Really Matters
"I'm still sitting here thinking about it."--T. I. Lowe, bestselling author of Under the Magnolias
About the Author
Janine Rosche is the author of the Madison River Romance and Whisper Canyon series of novels. Prone to wander, she finds as much comfort on the open road as she does at home. This longing to chase adventure, behold splendor, and experience redemption is woven into her stories. When she isn't traveling or writing novels, she teaches family life education courses, produces The Love Wander Read Journal, and takes too many pictures of her sleeping dogs.Dimensions (Overall): 8.0 Inches (H) x 5.6 Inches (W) x 1.1 Inches (D)
Weight: .65 Pounds
Suggested Age: 22 Years and Up
Sub-Genre: Christian
Genre: Fiction + Literature Genres
Number of Pages: 304
Publisher: Fleming H. Revell Company
Theme: Contemporary
Format: Paperback
Author: Janine Rosche
Language: English
Street Date: June 6, 2023
TCIN: 88220551
UPC: 9780800742959
Item Number (DPCI): 247-04-8326
Origin: Made in the USA or Imported
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4.3 out of 5 stars with 8 reviews
100% would recommend
7 recommendations
an emotional read
4 out of 5 stars
Thumbs up graphic, would recommend
bostieslovebooks - 2 years ago
Lori is left with a traumatic brain injury that has wiped that last eight years of her memories when her teenage son is killed in her family’s tragic car accident. As Lori returns home a year later, she struggles to resume her life with her husband and daughter. Memories start to return and so do secrets. WITH EVERY MEMORY was an emotional read. Despite the slow pace, there was suspense in not knowing what secrets would be revealed and how the family would be affected. After reading the synopsis, I was surprised to find the book written in dual narrative with Lori and Avery being main characters. I had been expecting this to be focused on Lori as the sole main character but her daughter Avery has a major role in the book and it feels at times that Avery’s story is more prominent. For being Christian fiction, this book is pretty light on religious aspects. Though this may be disappointing to some, it has the benefit of making the book accessible to a larger audience. WITH EVERY MEMORY was a good read that I’d recommend. This is the first book I’ve read by this author.
A tale of loss and healing
4 out of 5 stars
Dschock - 2 years ago
With Every Memory by Janine Rosche Topic or themes I saw: Trauma, broken families, forgiveness. Read it if you love: ✔️Contemporary ✔️Mother, Daughter POV ✔️Women’s fiction Story: This novel sucked me in almost instantly and it was beautifully written. What do you do when the life you remember doesn’t match up to the life you currently have? After an accident leaves Lori with a traumatic brain injury, she can’t remeber the last 8 years. And it seems they aren’t as good as what she does remember. This compelling story told through the mother/daughter POV’s is a story of loss and healing. While this story was clean and the characters underwent transformation, I’d say it was a touch on the negative side of gritty. I love the tough reads. The real life and pain. They are my absolute favorite reads, but I think I would have appreciated this one a bit more if there had been a softer, truth-telling secondary character for Lori, and if Avery would have been a little softer from the start. I personally would have loved to see a bit more faith elements weaves in as well. Main takeaway: “Even the hardest hearts need love sometimes.” Thank you Revell for a gifted copy of this book. All opinions are my own.
Compelling Women's Fiction
4 out of 5 stars
Thumbs up graphic, would recommend
Connie Saunders - 2 years ago
This isn't a light, fluffy story that kept me happily reading but it is a captivating read that kept me turning the pages! Captivated by the writing talents of author Janine Rosche as she explores a family who seemed to have it all until an unthinkable tragedy occurred. Rosche tells this story through the POVs of a mother and daughter as they grapple with the loss of a son and twin brother. Lori's memory loss from a traumatic brain injury, her fight to recover, and her efforts to recall those memories are told along with the struggles of her teenage daughter, Avery. Avery hasn't just lost her twin, she's lost her family as it once was and she's also dealing with the challenges of first love! Lori's efforts to recall her lost memories bring to light so many truths that had been hidden. There's also a surprising revelation that totally changed my opinion of husband and father Michael! With Every Memory is a novel of darkness and light, of despair and hope, of misconceptions and truth. It's also a compelling reminder that love can heal all hurts. I recommend it to all who enjoy contemporary women's fiction. I received a copy from the publisher through Revell Reads. There was no obligation for a positive review. These are my own thoughts.
With Every Memory
5 out of 5 stars
Thumbs up graphic, would recommend
amybooksy - 2 years ago
I found that With Every Memory was a beautiful book to read. It is one that I was able to relate to the characters and understand the turmoil they experienced. It is an emotional story that had me wanting to grab tissues from time to time. I wanted to keep reading to see what would happen. There were a few twists I did not expect. I love the theme of hope, love, faith, forgiveness and redemption. I thought it was fabulous. I believe With Every Memory is among my favorite books I have read this year and am giving it five stars. I honestly believe fans of clean fiction that is inspirng to read will greatly enjoy it as much as me. I would definitely be interested in reading other books from the talented author, Janine Rosche. I received a paperback copy of Janine Rosche's With Every Memory from the publisher, but was not required to write a positive review. This review is one hundred percent my own honest opinion.
Sensitive Issues and Wonderful Characters
5 out of 5 stars
Thumbs up graphic, would recommend
VickleaW - 2 years ago
The trigger warnings at the beginning of the book need to be taken seriously as there are some very heavy topics in this book, including the death of a child, adultery, abuse and divorce. The main characters are Lori, the mom who has lost her memory and is struggling to regain it, and Avery, the twin sister of Austin who was killed in a tragic car accident. This is not by any means an uplifting story, but it is engaging. I did not like most of the characters because they mostly seemed manipulative, although they were well-developed and dynamic. I did like Lori and felt bad for all she had been through but my favorite character was Avery. She tugged at all of my heart strings as she tried to maneuver her way through the minefield of loss and her parents’ broken marriage. This is definitely not a book for young teens because the topics are for more mature readers. Even some adults might find it difficult to read this book because it explores such difficult and heart-rending subjects. That being said, I did enjoy the book and its Christian message for seeking and finding hope amidst the rubble that sometimes is life. The central focus is that life is not predictable and you have to hold on tightly to faith in order to come out the other side of some of the dark tunnels. That being said, I will say that the darkness is emphasized here and the hope is revealed slowly, so I had to wait for it, expecting things to turn around, which they eventually did. I applaud the author for her sensitive writing about such hard topics and recommend this book for those looking for emotional release in a book…this one has all the feels, including an ultimately hopeful ending. Disclaimer Disclosure of Material Connection: I received a complimentary copy of this book from Revell via Netgalley. I was not required to write a positive review, and all opinions expressed are my own. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR, Part 255, “Guidelines Concerning the Use of Testimonials and Endorsements in Advertising.”
Good Reading!
5 out of 5 stars
Thumbs up graphic, would recommend
Sunnie Reviews - 2 years ago
This was a really different book. It was a book about real-life experiences and how the family dealt with the problems they faced both in the past and in the present. There are several surprises in the book that I hadn't expected, so it kept me reading and interested throughout the book. As the family faced difficult issues, it was interesting to see how they each responded and reacted to what was happening. I enjoyed that there was a trip to Moab, which I can easily relate to. A good read for sure, and I recommend it to my friends. Lori and Avery tell the story of their family and as time goes on and Lori regains some memories of her previous family life prior to her memory-erasing accident, they find they all need support to sort and sift through the past and what transpired. I received a complimentary copy of this book from Revell Publishing. All thoughts are my own.
Loss & Reconciliation
4 out of 5 stars
Thumbs up graphic, would recommend
Deana - 2 years ago
A great emotional journey to rediscover what was once lost. The topics in the book are sensitive so some readers may have triggers from it. The author tackles losing a child, divorce, trauma and memory loss in a way that is graceful yet powerful. The opening pages set the tone as we follow a family through a traumatic loss. Lori has many hurdles to overcome as she is finally released from the hospital. I can’t imagine what it would be like to have your memory erased and go home with strangers. The doctors assure her that her memory will come back but she faces each day struggling to understand what has happened. I liked the dynamics of the family and how each one dealt with the tragedy in different ways. For Avery losing her brother is painful and at times seems to go to extremes to deal with her grief. The one constant in her life is Xander who also happens to be her brother’s best friend. I think Xander with his patience and unconditional love helped Avery maneuver through her struggles and helped her cope. Lori realizes that her marriage is not as happy as she thought it was. She is convinced that Michael is hiding something and her fear starts to take over. It’s funny how our mind plays tricks on us. We become convinced that a situation happened and start to mistrust and place blame. Michael surprised me with his support of Lori even though I thought he was guilty. The way the author slowly unveils their life is good and allows us to see how the enemy can slither in and take over when we are not at our best. Lori’s recovery is slow but I liked how she never gave up. The chaos in the house at times was sad because three people all have one thing in common. They are each searching for healing. This is a great story that shows us how tragedy can turn into healing and learning to trust. The story is light on faith but does give good illustrations of letting go of the past, forgiveness and cherishing memories. I received a copy of this book from Revell Reads Blogger Program. The review is my own opinion.
BETRAYAL OF MEMORY
3 out of 5 stars
Thumbs up graphic, would recommend
Connywithay - 2 years ago
“With a lifetime of memories swirling about my brain like specks of dust in a tornado, I wasn’t sure of anything anymore, except that no place was completely safe,” Lori explains in Janine Rosche’s novel, With Every Memory. ~ What ~ This three-hundred-and-four-page paperback targets those interested in a romance about how memories can change one’s perspective as the truth is uncovered. The topics of assault, adultery, divorce, and death may not be appropriate for immature readers. While the beginning includes the author’s note, the ending has acknowledgments, an excerpt from another book by the writer, the author’s biography, and advertisements. In this current-day story told from the first persons’ points of view of a mother and daughter, it has been over a year since the Mendenhall family lost their loved one in a tragic car accident. While Lori was seriously injured in the crash, she still has been battling memory loss for the past seven years. Meanwhile, seventeen-year-old Avery has shut herself down, not wanting to deal with the loss of her brother. As the parent’s memory slowly returns, both women must face their pasts to move into the present and beyond. ~ Why ~ This is a short read that is well written from the standpoint of Lori and Avery as they deal with betrayal and the pain of not only being hurt by others but also hurting others. I appreciated mentioning the pitfalls of materialism and how memories can be misconstrued at times. ~ Why Not ~ Those who do not have a personal relationship with Jesus Christ may not like the mentioning of praying and going to church, but they are innocuous and not overdone. Others may not care for the many depressing subjects involved in the story, but they are pertinent to its outcome. Some may tire of the ongoing teenage angst, self-absorption, and drama. ~ Wish ~ Since the book does include trusting in God and Christianity, it would have been thoughtful to include the eternal plan of salvation. I wish all pronouns of God were capitalized for reverence. ~ Want ~ If you appreciate a read about family dynamics as they deal with heartbreak and restoration, this will keep you occupied if you do not mind some sophomoric young love content. Thanks to Revell for this complimentary book. I am under no obligation to give a positive review.