Mary A

The book "Descent" is an intelligent and riveting story. The author's descriptions of the characters and surroundings gave me the sensation of being there. I could smell the fragrances, feel the snow on my face and could hear the wind and the sound of metal links.

During the building of the climax, I could not read fast enough. It was heart wrenching and disturbing at times. This made the story realistic...no sugar coating of the situations, bringing on unexpected renderings.

This book touches on many subjects: loss and love of your children, surviving under desperate circumstances, forgiveness and perseverance.

It does not take long to be drawn into the families dynamics. Family life with children can be very hectic. Randy Meyers has written this book, having the reader actually feel the emotions of each of the characters.

We find out how each family member deals with the stress of their abusive father and Maddy's accident and healing. This book was written so I could get into Maddy's mind, to feel her thinking, frustrations and exasperation.

The reader will see how parenting conditioning reflects on the children and adult children. Physical and verbal abuse not only affects the poor or uneducated.

Definitely a book club read to be discussed.

A very satisfying read.