Review of Come What May

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[Following is a volunteer review of "Come What May" by Marie Fostino.]

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5 out of 5 stars

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Marie Fostino's "Come What May" is a short memoir that follows Rose and Tony, a young Italian couple, from their early days together to their marriage and beyond, exploring themes of love, trust, betrayal, faith, emotions, beliefs, and forgiveness over the years.
 
Rose and Tony are a young Italian couple who got married when they were 19 and 21, respectively. The story starts with Tony's health crisis and then flashes back to their early marriage. Tony's job loss at a bakery, combined with Rose's status as a stay-at-home wife, left him devastated with no savings and three children to support. Tony got a new job in South Carolina, so the couple had to relocate to begin their new lives. Tony shifted his career trajectory from supervisor to foreman at his new job. This setback caused feelings of hurt and infidelity, which put their relationship to the test.
 
Forgiveness is the central theme, emphasizing its profound impact on lives and relationships. Rose's courageous forgiveness of Tony's infidelity, as well as their renewal of wedding vows, are particularly inspiring. The author emphasizes the importance of acknowledging emotions, processing our pains, and choosing forgiveness over anger, as societal expectations shape our decisions. The book ends with insightful reflections and Bible verses about forgiveness. 
 
The story is told in a clear and easy-to-follow style, with clear headings that alternate between past and present, making the book easier to follow. It made it easier to understand the characters' motivations by telling the story from their perspectives. The book is well edited and contains few errors. 
 
The book's negative aspect is its abrupt ending, which leaves some questions unanswered, such as the outcome of Tony's surgery and whether he survived his major health challenge. However, this had little effect on my overall experience with it. I give this book a 5 out of 5 for the message it tries to convey to readers. I highly recommend this book to anyone who struggles with forgiveness or enjoys reading short, meaningful books. Christians would relate better to it because of the underlying themes and Biblical references it contains.

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