Holding the Ladder

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Summary: Holding the Ladder = Holding the Moment
Review: Avery resembles an ephiphany everyone should experience when suffering abuse and neglect. This wonderful book elicits the gammet of emotions, from concern and anger over the abuse Avery suffers at the hands of her boyfriend, to laughter and tears as her path is woven into a tight knit group of women who cannot appreciate a unique approach to life, save for the irrepressible Marie. This is a true story of defeat and victory, loss and grief, of broken hearts, healing and renewed strength. One sets this book down only after realizing their own mortality, the impact one life can have on another, and the thankfulness that we have this moment to love and be loved. Well done, Nancy. May you continue to grow in love and beauty. Thank you for the gift of your book, and for being the most AWESOME sister.

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Summary: Holding and letting go
Review: Holding the Ladder shows us in a captivating way how holding on to the ones we love inevitably relies on our ability to let them go. I laughed and cried through Holding the Ladder and I recommend it to anyone who wants reassurance that overcoming lifes setbacks is possible.

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Summary: Holding the Ladder, a struggle shared
Review: Nancy Bailey does a marvelous job in this short novel describing a heartbreaking loss of life, love and friendship as well as the joy of each. Based upon events that she is all too farmiliar with, the book walks one through the crushing loss of love and reestablishment of relationships which must withstand, or not, the trials of tragedy. Nancy has an uncanny sense of symbolism and is not unpoetic in her rendering of this episode taken from her own experience. It is well worth the investment of time and attention to share these moments with her.

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Summary: Holding the Ladder, a struggle shared
Review: Nancy Bailey does a marvelous job in this short novel describing a heartbreaking loss of life, love and friendship as well as the joy of each. Based upon events that she is all too farmiliar with, the book walks one through the crushing loss of love and reestablishment of relationships which must withstand, or not, the trials of tragedy. Nancy has an uncanny sense of symbolism and is not unpoetic in her rendering of this episode taken from her own experience. It is well worth the investment of time and attention to share these moments with her.

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Summary: Holding the Ladder
Review: This account of the evolution of friendships among four ordinary women and how a tragic event forever alters their relationships reminds the reader of how fragile and unpredictable life can be. The convincing character development and compelling story line are quite readable. The surprising ending made me want to know what happens to the characters, above all the main character, after this story ends. I particularly enjoyed the low-keyed presence of pets and other animals in the characters' activities. I look forward to reading future works by author Nancy Bailey.

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Summary: Holding My Heart!!
Review: When I first sat down with Holding the Ladder, I had no idea of the emotional journey I was about to undertake. Nancy Bailey is an excellent tour guide. She reaches into the heart and soul of Avery, and presents her journey of grief and resolution with uncommon empathy, compassion, realism, and even humor. By the end of this book, I was avowed Nancy Bailey fan. I look forward to future books by this author. Holding the Ladder is a wonderful novel!!