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Room for Two

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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.

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.

I hesitate to write a criticism of this book, since it is a heartbreaking story, recounting an experience that must have caused the author unspeakable grief. Looking back on this book, though, I feel as though I should register an honest criticism of this book.

The book reminds me of Job 14:22, "They feel only the pain of their own bodies, and mourn only for themselves." I have no doubt that the author is sincere, but his portrayal of his late wife seems to lack in sympathy. The book provides us with very little insight into the situation or into the people involved. It only registers the anger and pain the author felt after the suicide of his wife.

The book does not wrestle with tough questions. It is too clean and easy. I find it strange that at the end of the book the author concludes that the suicide of his wife was God's divine plan -- an opportunity provided for him to meet his new wife. The author seems to be less angry in the end but otherwise seems unchanged by the experience.

It is an unpleasant thing to criticize a piece of writing that is someone's honest and candid expression of themselves, but in my opinion this book does not unpack the situation well. The author grieves, and we grieve with him, but in the end we gain very little from the author's recounting of his experience.

I loved it! Real life is better than therapy. How someone handled his situation is what encourage us to handle it the best we can and not just give up.

This book touched my heart. I was looking for something to help me understand how a widower feels so I could understand the widower in my life.It was just so honest and straight forward . It gave me hope, peace and understanding.

From the moment I started reading this book, I could not put it down. I am currently dating a widower and I can not tell you how much this book has helped give me insight into the mind of a widower. For the person that was criticizing Abel for dating so soon, who are you to judge that? The timeline for dating after the death of a spouse varies, there is no 'correct timetable'. Moving on has nothing to do with the love one had for their late spouse. It has more to do with the fact that this individual is still alive and would like to continue living. Please don't judge other's unless you have been in their shoes.

I am so happy for Abel and the fact that he found love again. Wonderful book and recommend it for all!

This book reads like a well-written novel. It has heartbreak and hope. There were no "answers." I don't know that we can really know what makes another person tick, but I was grateful for Abel's ability to re-think the last tragic moments of his suicidal wife to see himself with his arms around her saying "Oh, my love!" His forgiveness of her action is the essence of what we, as individuals, need to achieve. Thanks, Abel, for sharing this very tragic episode of your life so that others may grow from your pain.

I can't imagine suffering through such a painful experience. When I heard about it, I was devastated for you. I'm so glad that you have been able to find happiness again, and I am amazed by your bravery to share your painful journey with the world.
Hugged my husband and children a little tighter after reading. Thank you.

This is a beautiful story. I'm so impressed with Abel's ability to write his experience with complete honesty and an open heart. Definitely a story that ANYONE and EVERYONE should read - especially if you've experienced a loss of any kind (death of a loved one or even loss of one's self).

Room For Two is a wonderfully and beautifully written story, about courage and finding peace. After the tragedy of Abel's seven months pregnant wife, Krista's, suicide, he must come to terms with the lose of not only a dearly loved spouse, but the lose of a baby daughter, whom he was able to treasure for such a short short time.

Grief is such an overpowering feeling, then to be mixed with guilt, at missing the possible signs of a mental illness, life may easily crumble around you. Abel, however, comes to realize that he must pick up those pieces and at least try to make his life whole once again. Room For Two is the touching story of how he does just that. It is a story of inspiration and the courage it takes to once again find what a treasure life truly is.

Room for Two is a story for everyone - be it a person who has gone through a horrific experience, or a person who just wants to capture a wonderful and heartfelt story. Be prepared, especially in the first half of the book, to have kleenex nearby. Abel's words will tug at heartstrings and leave an ache of sadness. However, his words will also bring a warmth of triumph, as he is able to find and live life again.

This is a not to be missed story and one that you will be glad that you read.