Review of A Promise Made, A Promise Kept
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Review of A Promise Made, A Promise Kept
A Promise Made, A Promise Kept by Frank J. DiMaio DC, MS, is a non-fictional book narrating the author's struggles over the loss of his wife, Judith, to breast cancer.
The tale covers the first day he met Judith, their experiences together, the wedding, the early stages of her illness, and the pre and post-surgery circumstances. The author teaches other husbands who are currently experiencing what he went through (and is still going through) how to survive the damage of losing a wife.
The author also reveals his wife's final wish on her deathbed and his promise to keep to it. Eventually, the author experiences a lot of 'monkeys in his wrench' in his quest to fulfill the promise. Does he let these stop him from honoring his words? Or does he come through in the end?
Frank J. DiMaio's writing technique is unique. His distinct description allows the reader to feel every emotion he tries to express. The reader can feel everything, from the love between him and Judith to the sorrow and pain of losing her. This writing style leaves the reader in a puddle of emotions, as it is a lot to feel and contain. At the same time, it is beautiful to feel. These emotions are relatable to anyone who has lost a loved one. To those who haven't lost a loved one yet (which is probably unlikely), it will be a fresh experience. Either way, readers will feel sympathy and pity for the author.
A Promise Made, A Promise Kept was summarized into different events, mainly the important ones that'd help the reader learn the necessary lessons. Much more than what the author shared must have transpired during Judith's illness. However, the writer's ability to gather the crucial scenarios to drive home his point was admirable. Otherwise, there would have been plenty of events and possibly the sharing of unnecessary details.
The author's talk of journalling as part of what helped him through was fantastic. In explaining it, he brought out the perks of journalling generally and how words expressed could become the vocalist of our emotions. This would encourage anyone reading this book to try out journaling.
A Promise Made, A Promise Kept is an amazing read. I recommend it to husbands with wives suffering from terminal diseases; they will learn how to deal with the challenges. Wives with husbands who have cancer can also try out this book. It will also be a good read for anyone who has lost a loved one, as the book will help them learn how to deal with loss. There are no grammatical errors and nothing to dislike. Therefore, I rate it five out of five stars.
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