Matchstick Man
Written by Julia Kelly
Narrated by Aoife McMahon
4.5/5
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Julia Kelly
Julia Kelly is the award-winning author of books about ordinary women and their extraordinary stories. In addition to writing, she’s been an Emmy-nominated producer, journalist, marketing professional, and (for one summer) a tea waitress. Julia called Los Angeles, Iowa, and New York City home before settling in London. Readers can visit JuliaKellyWrites.com to learn more about all of her books and sign up for her newsletter so they never miss a new release.
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- Rating: 3 out of 5 stars3/5With a heavy heart I'm going 3 stars (I want to put 1).
The book is selfish and plays off a relationship that was never there. The author name drops entertainers that her partner worked with and friended as a result of his work. She writes this under the guise that Charlie (debilitated) wanted the story told. He was 20+ years older than her, and the relationship was father-figure & oh great catch Charlie.
Alzheimer's is the tip of the ice berg. It's the keyword searched for when a person needs comfort and proof they are not alone. The author writes that doctors told her their small child was not safe with her father who at this time had not reached the heights of Alzheimer's. Her reaction frankly pissed me off and I was not at all surprised later the choices she made for herself, leaving Charlie and their young daughter second.
Read with an open-mind. If Alzheimer's had affected your family and you find yourself reading this, try to focus on the little girl. Her reactions, fears, and growth as she helplessly watches her father spiral downward. There are lessons here if you dig. - Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5The author wrote this book at the urging of her husband. He felt he needed to defend himself against the judgement of his “friends”. And, perhaps the author did too. The couple were struggling financially and trying to cope with his illness amidst the plenty of his social circle. The author, needing to protect her young child, had to make very difficult decisions. Julia Kelly’s trademark is her fine touch. Despite a difficult subject matter and unflinching honesty, her empathetic treatment adds beauty to grief.
- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5Your book has really hit home for me. My husband has the starting signs of this monster you so well describe. Thank you for sharing your story with us. It has helped a LOT.
- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5I thought this an incredibly honest and loving book, beautifully narrated.