Book review : The Swing

 Book review :

The Swing by Susan Dennis opens in the dangerous days of Detroit's 1980s gang wars, and spans the twenty-four-year marriage of a muse and a photographer - a man with an inexplicable illness, and an equally inexplicable lifelong passion for mastering the union of nature with a lens. 

It is a beautifully written memoir of a long-lasting loving relationship. When that relationship is challenged by ill health and setbacks. This relationship defies the odds. I really felt for Susan and understood her self-denial. Her memoir will help many people facing similar obstacles in their lives.

 From day one, Susan knew Charlie was special. His illness had made his life so difficult but he was such a determined soul. He found solace and contentment with his life through his art which was photography. You would never find Charlie without a camera in his hands. I found that such an inspiring way to deal with the cards he had been dealt, his pain and certain family members. As they grew up and overcame so many obstacles it was so refreshing to see the love, kindness, loyalty and determination this couple had for each other. The ending was 😭 heart wrenching so get ready.

I loved reading this heart- touching book and full of sacrifices done for one's love. It’s a beautiful story about love, pain, sacrifice, loss and determination. It’s poignant and heartbreaking and I was tearful several times but it’s such an unbelievable look into his life, his illness, and how it impacted their whole family.

I loved reading it. I am thankful to katerock @katerockbooktours for gifting me this book in return of an honest review.

Happy Reading!