Room for Two (Paperback)

by Abel Keogh (Author)
Key Phrases: Grand Canyon, Salt Lake, Sunday School (more...)

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Product Description
"Sweetie, I'm home." I tried to put as much kindness into my voice as possible. I didn't want to have another argument - at least not right away. Silence. "Sweetheart?" A gunshot echoed from our bedroom, followed by the sound of a bullet casing skipping along a wall. Everything slowed down. When a life is destroyed, when guilt says you played a role in its destruction, how do you face the days ahead? Twenty-six-year-old Abel Keogh chooses to ignore the promptings he receives concerning his wife's mental illness, and now he feels he is to blame for her choices. If only he had listened . . . At some point in our lives, each of us face devastating afflictions and must eventually cope with loss. Regardless of how it happens, the outcome is still the same - we are left isolated, alone, wondering what we could have done differently, and where we can turn for peace. This is Abel's story in his own words. His search for peace and the miracle that follows is proof that love and hope can endure, despite the struggles and tragedies that shape each of our lives.

About the Author
Abel Keogh is a columnist and editor of FreeCapitalist.com and host of the radio talk show The Abel Hour. He has been a website programmer and technical writer. Aside from writing, Abel enjoys running and lifting weights. He has a bachelor's degree from Weber State University. He and his wife, Julianna, are the parents of two boys and a girl.

Product Details

• Paperback: 224 pages
• Publisher: Cedar Fort (August 1, 2007)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1599550628
• ISBN-13: 978-1599550626
• Product Dimensions: 8.8 x 5.9 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 12.8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars See all reviews (9 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #301,952 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Amazing read., September 12, 2007

By	R. Taylor - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

Anyone would love this book.I couldn't put the book down from the time I started it. It is well written, and uplifting, if you can imagine the subject matter being uplifting. Abel writes from the heart, and you literally feel what he is feeling. I was surprised to read a book written by a man that had so much feeling expressed. I would recommend this book to anyone, not just someone who is going through a similar circumstance.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Tear jerking, October 2, 2007

By	alisa - See all my reviews

I loved this book. Not only did it grip me from the start, make me cry, and consume my thoughts for a few days, I also loved that it didn't end in an unrealistic way. I had so many questions I wanted answered (as I am sure the author did as well) so when some of those questions remained at the end, it forced me to accept that much of grief and loss has no answers or simple solutions, but life can still go on. Thus, it left me to feel the loss and accept it (like I have had to do in my life). It truly is a sad story with a feeling of renewal at the end.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Review, August 16, 2008

By	Cheryl K (CO) - See all my reviews

Many years ago Abel Keogh's wife, Krista took her life as well as the life of their daughter's Hope. Abel was only twenty-six years old when this sad situation took place. While everyone around Abel was trying to figure out why Krista did it, Abel was grieving his wife and precious daughter. Three months later Abel discovered he didn't want to he alone anymore. He was ready to start dating again. Abel had reservations as it seemed too soon. Abel went out on a few dates with a couple different women but no one he was really interested in. Then one day that all changed. Abel was at church the first time he set eyes on Julianna Taylor. She was so beautiful and she was a marathon runner. Abel asked Julianna out on a date. They got along right away but how would Julianna feel when she discovered how Krista died? Fortunately for Abel, Julianna had no problems with it. The more time Julianna and Abel spent with each other the more Abel realized how much he loved Julianna. Abel had found happiness again.

Room for Two was a very touching and heart-felt book. I found Abel to be sincere, open and honest. This is part of why Room for Two is a good book. It was sad when Abel lost his wife, Krista and daughter Hope but I smiled when he feel in love with Julianna. I imagine it must have been hard for Abel to want to share a part of his life with readers. All I can say is thank you for putting out Room for Two. I don't know what else to say other then Room for Two deserves all the praises it has received.