Noah's Rainy Day: A Liv Bergen Mystery

Written by Sandra Brannan

Narrated by Jesse Vilinsky

Newly minted Special Agent Liv Bergen races against time to solve a child kidnapping—which could take a fatal turn—with the help of her gifted nephew Noah
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From birth, Noah Hogarty has lived with severe cerebral palsy. He is nearly blind, unable to speak, and cannot run, walk, or crawl. Yet his mind works just as well as any other twelve-year-old’s—maybe even better. And Noah holds a secret dream: to become a great spy, following in the footsteps of his aunt, Liv “Boots” Bergen.

Now, freshly returned from training at Quantico, FBI agent Liv Bergen is thrown into her first professional case. Working side by side with veteran agent Streeter Pierce, enigmatic agent and lover Jack Linwood, and her bloodhound Beulah, Liv must race to find five-year-old Max—last seen at the Denver International Airport—before this Christmastime abduction turns deadly. Meanwhile Noah, housebound, becomes wrapped up in identifying the young face he sees watching him from his neighbor’s bedroom window, but he can neither describe nor inscribe what he knows.

And his investigation may lead to Noah paying the ultimate price in fulfilling his dream.

Noah’s Rainy Day (the fourth novel in Brannan’s mystery series) combines classic Liv Bergen irreverence and brainpower with an unflinching look at the darkest of human motivations, all while a whirlpool of increasingly terrifying events threatens to engulf Liv and Noah both in one final rainy day.

• Language: English
• Publisher: Greenleaf Book Group
• Release date: Mar 13, 2018
• ISBN: 9781626348387

Reviews for Noah's Rainy Day

[col2910_1 · Rating: 4 out of 5 stars]

Synopsis/blurb......Newly minted Special Agent Liv Bergen races against time to solve a child kidnapping--which could take a fatal turn--with the help of her gifted nephew NoahFrom birth, Noah Hogarty has lived with severe cerebral palsy. He is nearly blind, unable to speak, and cannot run, walk, or crawl. Yet his mind works just as well as any other twelve-year-old's--maybe even better. And Noah holds a secret dream: to become a great spy, following in the footsteps of his aunt, Liv ''Boots'' Bergen.Now, freshly returned from training at Quantico, FBI agent Liv Bergen is thrown into her first professional case. Working side by side with veteran agent Streeter Pierce, enigmatic agent and lover Jack Linwood, and her bloodhound Beulah, Liv must race to find five-year-old Max--last seen at the Denver International Airport--before this Christmastime abduction turns deadly. Meanwhile Noah, housebound, becomes wrapped up in identifying the young face he sees watching him from his neighbor's bedroom window, but he can neither describe nor inscribe what he knows.And his investigation may lead to Noah paying the ultimate price in fulfilling his dream.Noah's Rainy Day (the fourth novel in Brannan's mystery series) combines classic Liv Bergen irreverence and brainpower with an unflinching look at the darkest of human motivations, all while a whirlpool of increasingly terrifying events threatens to engulf Liv and Noah both in one final rainy day.Having recently signed up to Net Galley after receiving an invite, I was asked if I would like to have a look at Sandra Brannan’s 4th Liz Bergen book. As it has been frequently pointed out to me that there is an imbalance in the number of books I read by females, I quelled the misgivings my OCD-self felt about starting at the 4th book in the series and accepted.My progress through the book was slightly fragmented due to a holiday in the middle of reading this via my laptop. Despite the stop/start nature, I enjoyed the tale and was interested in both the outcome and the relationships between the characters, especially Liz, Streeter and Jack.My initial disbelief at the involvement of a “green” agent in a prominent, high profile case of child abduction was for the most part satisfied through subsequent dealings in the book with the child’s father, though a small part of me still seems a little bit incredulous that the FBI would be susceptible to pressure from a financier. Similarly the continued involvement of Liz in the hunt for missing Max and her nephew Noah, once it became apparent there was a more personal involvement seemed a wee bit of a stretch.Minor gripes aside, the story was entertaining and held my interest. There was a curious dynamic between Liz and Streeter which was apparent, but not having reference to the previous books I’m unsure what if anything caused the slight tension. It added a little bit extra to the book in my opinion.The other main character within the book was Liz’s nephew Noah. Noah, a 12 year old boy suffers from severe cerebral palsy and whilst the condition affects him physically, mentally he’s very switched on and aware. Personally, my knowledge of the condition is limited, but the author portrayed the boy and his family sympathetically and reminded me that physical appearances can be deceptive; you have to look beyond the “broken boy” part and acknowledge the person inside, who has feelings, abilities and intelligence. A timely and welcome reminder from the author for me, when encountering those with disabilities or medical conditions.The plot unfolded swiftly, mirroring the point than in child abductions the first 24 hours are crucial. Interesting cast of characters, well-written, satisfactory conclusion........more than enough to off-set the couple of issues I had above.4 from 5As mentioned earlier, I gained access to this through the Net Galley website.

[roses7184_1 · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

Holy... I am so blown away by this book I'm not even sure where to start. I've been a massive fan of Sandra Brannan's mysteries since I first met Liv Bergen in book one. I've watched Liv grow, met her family, and fallen totally in love with her fabulous personality. To say I had high hopes for Noah's Rainy Day doesn't even begin to cover how I felt as I opened to the first page. Honestly though? I shouldn't have worried. There was so much to love here that it's going to be one hell of a task for me to explain how I feel.

First off I was so happy to see that Liv, one of my top five favorite female characters of all time, was just as vividly written and feisty as ever! What's awesome about this particular installment is that Liv is finally an FBI agent. Oh sure, all sorts of insanity happens around her constantly. Now, however, she can actually do something about it legally. I loved Special Agent Liv Bergen. Loved watching her get her feet wet, learn the FBI ropes, and solve the mystery. Liv hasn't changed at all, but now her skills come to the forefront and it's perfection!

Then there was Noah. Please pardon me while I gush, but Noah Hogarty is an absolutely wonderful protagonist. Living with severe cerebral palsy hasn't gotten Noah down. He's sweet, intelligent beyond his years, and so wonderfully positive. Everything about him screams life, and it's no wonder that Liv loves spending time with him. I was so impressed with the way that Sandra Brannan wrote this young character. Despite what life has handed him he is brave, strong and damn impressive. I loved Noah Hogarty, with all of my heart.

Oh and the plot! I could gush, and gush, but the point remains that there is nothing about this book that is slow. Each page brings a new clue to light, a new piece of the puzzle into the picture, and it was all I could do to keep up with the mystery. No spoilers here friends. You absolutely must experience it. Let's just say that I'll admit I was teary eyed near the end. There are just some books that have you so wrapped up in them that you cry when things finally end. Sandra Brannan remains one of my all time favorite writers, and I'm happy to recommend this whole series to you! Trust me when I say you won't be sorry you met Liv Bergen and her beautiful family.

[julie.peckett · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

I received a free copy from the publisher in exchange for an honest review.I haven't read the first three books in this series, it may have helped to clarify some of the relationships in the book but it wasn't really necessary.I wasn't sure if I was going to like it as the subject is very upsetting but it is handled and written with a great deal of delicacy and skill. Although some of the ends were tied up a bit too neatly, overall it was a well-paced read.Noah is a strong character even though he suffers from Cerebral Palsy and is unable to communicate in the normal fashion. His family have worked out a system that allows them to communicate with him and life is rather good. His aunt Liv is staying with the family until she can sell her house and she gets on very well with Noah, she treats him like an adult and gives him a special pin that records audio. She works for the FBI and is the handler for a search and rescue dog named Beulah.When she finds a backpack whilst out on a training exercise with Beulah, she gets Noah to help her find out whose it is but before they solve the case, Liv is called out to the airport as a little boy as gone missing. Whilst Liv is working the case, Noah realises that the little boy is next door with a neighbour that no-one likes. It takes a while before he can make anyone understand what he has seen and by then it's almost too late.With a thrilling ending and a great story line throughout, it was one that I ended up staying up late to see what was going to happen next.I'm going to see if I can find the first three from this series that's how much I enjoyed reading this one.

[dubaireader · Rating: 4 out of 5 stars]

Meet Noah, a twelve year-old with Cerebral Palsy.This was an unusual crime story, in that it was partly narrated by twelve year-old Noah, who suffered with Cerebral Palsy. Noah was unable to speak or move, but he was both intelligent and observant.We know from the outset, that Noah ends up somewhere dark, smelly and cold, and curiosity about how this might happen is maintained throughout the book. We also know who has abducted the young boy known as Little Max, who was on his way across America to visit his mother for Christmas, so the novel is more of a character study than a who-done-it.Noah's aunt, Liv Bergen, has recently been promoted to dog handler for the FBI and she is involved in the hunt for Little Max. Her bloodhound, Beulah, is an excellent search and rescue dog, who takes on a character of her own and plays an important part in the search.Liv has a double love interest, to add a little spice to the story, and, as a reader, I found it hard to know who's affections to favour.As book 4 of a series involving Liv Bergen, I was occasionally confused about the back-story, particularly the reference to an incident at the Hanson cabin. Some of the family relationships were also left unexplained. However, the involvement of Noah in this book made up for any omissions and I would certainly read further books centred around Noah, Liv and Beulah.

[oldbookswine · Rating: 3 out of 5 stars]

Noah, a cerebral palsied child helps his aunt Liv solve a missing child case. Noah communicates with his younger sister and his Aunt who has become an FBI agent. When a millionaire's son disappears on a flight to visit his mother at Christmas Liv is called in to find Little Max. Noah, who has excellent observation skills soon find the boy living next door, not the real mystery to this story. Instead, refreshing so, the mystery is can Liv find Little Max and her nephew before it is too late. The story got better as you realize that Noah, can communicate and be an active member of the "spy team"

[caitemaire · Rating: 4 out of 5 stars]

I am often not a fan of books told from different points of view. Frequently a recipe for confusion..mine...lolBut in this case it totally works, perhaps because one of the characters, the charming Noah, is just wonderful. He may be trapped inside his body, but that does not mean he does not have a great deal to offer the world. Especially those in the world who take the time to figure out what he is saying, like his aunt, the also very good, newly minted FBI agent Liv Bergen.A well written, entertaining book, the latest entry in a good series. And let me just say, I hope this is not the last time we meet Noah!

[lostinalibrary · Rating: 4 out of 5 stars]

Noah is a twelve-year-old boy with severe cerebral palsy. He can’t talk or walk and he is nearly blind. But he has a vivid imagination and a loving family so he’s a happy little soul. His ambition is to become a spy like his Aunt Liv who is a newly minted FBI agent. He and his sister Emma have developed a way to communicate using their fingers and he and his aunt play games to improve his observation skills.On Christmas Eve day, a small boy is kidnapped from the airport. Liv is called in to work on the case which means she won’t be home for Christmas. Noah notices that there’s a little girl next door at the ‘creepy’ neighbour’s house. Except he begins to suspect that the girl is really the missing boy but with his limited communication skills and the fact it’s Christmas, he just can’t get anyone to pay attention.For the most part, I really enjoyed this book. It moves along at a pretty good clip and Noah is a very likeable character. However, there were times he seemed rather immature for his age. The book also changes voice and perspective so often that even the author seems to stumble over who is talking in the first person and whose story is in the third. As well, Liv is sharing the investigation with two male agents, one of whom she is having a relationship with and the other to whom she is attracted. There seems to be a whole lot of touchy-feely stuff going on between the agents which I would imagine would be inappropriate at any time in the FBI never mind a child abduction case. But, in all fairness, I’m not a big fan of romance in the books I read so I may not be the best judge of this.Still, put aside these criticisms and this is a pretty good story with a fast pace and some enjoyable characters. It was especially nice to see a young disabled boy play the role of hero in the tale since too often they seem invisible in the real world. I really liked Noah’s family dynamic and, although, his parents clearly aren’t always able to understand him, they never underestimate him. This is a nice contrast to the little boy’s extremely wealthy parents who, though they also love their son, don’t make a lot of time for him. Despite its flaws, Noah’s Rainy Day tells a compelling tale and watching Noah risk his health and perhaps his life to save Little Max makes for a highly readable thriller.

[kim7jacobs · Rating: 4 out of 5 stars]

Noah is a 12 year old boy with Cerebral Palsy and a wonderful relationship with his aunt Liv and his sister Emma. Liv is new to the FBI but has been put on a high profile case of a missing 5 year boy Max. Throughout the story Liv works with a team of FBI and police and also her tracking dog Beulah to find Max. Unlikely help comes from Noah who although unable to walk, talk, or do much of anything else is able to figure out where Max is and help others find him. I loved reading the chapters written from Noah's perspective, and realizing how much he had to offer and how much he could do to communicate with others even though many saw him as incapable of anything. This was my first Liv Bergen mystery although it's the 4th in a series. The books don't need to be read in order and I plan to read more books in this series.

[jjking_1 · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

I'm sorry it took so long to read this book,,,had some come in from the library that I had on hold that had to read,but I never forgot this one.The story is very inspiring and makes you cheer for the good guys.Not wanting to give away to much of the story,can't wait to read some of Sandra Brannan other books.Thank you library thing for introducing me to some one to keep a eye on.

[davidvoz · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

I was not expecting the ride this book took me on. Not the kind of books I would pick up and read (Thank you LibraryThing). This is one of the best written books I have read in a long time. Great read and I will need to read the other novels.

[katyas_26 · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

Book Info: Genre: Mystery/ThrillerReading Level: AdultRecommended for: fans of thrillers, mysteries, suspense novels, the seriesTrigger Warnings: child abduction, pedophile, suicide, attempted murderMy Thoughts: I think being trapped in one's own head and not able to communicate must be one of the most terrifying things ever. I remember that the first time I listened to the lyrics to “One” by Metallica it gave me the shivers. Noah isn't that bad. He is able to communicate to a certain degree. But how he keeps from becoming completely frustrated, how he manages to maintain his happy disposition, is something that is truly amazing to me. Cerebral Palsy is a very challenging illness, and it's obvious the author did a lot of research on the illness and how it affects people for this book.There are a lot of triggers in this book, but it's a really good story. Unlike the earlier book in this series, I think this one could probably be read without having read the previous books as most of the important stuff is reiterated. However, this whole series is really good and if you like mysteries and thrillers, then you'll probably like them all. Just be aware that the first three books must be read in order to have the best appreciation for them. Recommended.Series Information: The Liv Bergen MysteriesBook 1: In the Belly of Jonah, review linked hereBook 2: Lot's Return to Sodom, review linked hereBook 3: Widow's Might, review linked hereBook 4: Noah's Rainy Day Disclosure: I received an e-galley from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. All opinions are my own.Synopsis: From birth, Noah Hogarty has lived with severe cerebral palsy. He is nearly blind, unable to speak, and cannot run, walk, or crawl. Yet his mind works just as well as any other twelve-year-old’s—maybe even better. And Noah holds a secret dream: to become a great spy, following in the footsteps of his aunt, Liv “Boots” Bergen.Now, freshly returned from training at Quantico, FBI agent Liv Bergen is thrown into her first professional case. Working side by side with veteran agent Streeter Pierce, enigmatic agent and lover Jack Linwood, and her bloodhound Beulah, Liv must race to find five-year-old Max—last seen at the Denver International Airport—before this Christmastime abduction turns deadly. Meanwhile Noah, housebound, becomes wrapped up in identifying the young face he sees watching him from his neighbor’s bedroom window, but he can neither describe nor inscribe what he knows.And his investigation may lead to Noah paying the ultimate price in fulfilling his dream.

[copperkid_1 · Rating: 4 out of 5 stars]

So fortunate to have received "Noah's Rainy Day" via LibraryThing's Early Reviewer Program! Author Sandra Brannan experimented with a few different formats for her latest book, two of which I felt upped the level of writing technique. The first of these was to give voice to a very intelligent 12-year old boy, Noah, who is inflicted with severe cerebral palsy and cannot speak. Brannan also gave her primary characters the first-person format with chapter changes so that we not only hear their voices but also their thoughts. This is Brannan's fourth in her Liv Bergen mystery series, and while I have not read her other books this is an excellent story about child abduction and the efforts of the FBI and local police to find the abductor. Brannan includes professional and emotional details that give incite into the workings of all involved in this process, but it is Noah's voice that steals the show, who solves the crime and is the hero; and because of his physical limitations there is a second layer to the mystery as the reader knows what Noah knows and his frustrations and efforts to relay his knowledge. In his efforts to help solve the very high-profile abduction of a five-year old precocious and winsome child, Noah also becomes abducted. And the chase is on... a virtual page-turner that puts the reader front and center with all the action.

[brangwinn · Rating: 4 out of 5 stars]

As a teacher, I love authors of adult books creating strong characters who have disabilities. Noah is a 12 year old with cerebral palsy. His Aunt Liv is a newly trained FBI agent, assigned to the Denver office. Liv is living with her Noah's family while looking for an apartment closer to the office. The story is well written. It is not necessary to have read the other books in the series to enjoy this book. The author must have first hand experience with people with severe C.P. for she tells Noah's story in first person in a style that is straight forward, showing that although the body may be crippled the mind isn't. The voice of Noah rings true for a 12 year old confined to his body and used to being a bystander in life. If nothing else, I hope you look at people with CP differently. Instead of pretending they aren't there, you look them in the eye and smile. Oh, the mystery of a kidnapping is an excellent story as well as having an amazing main character.

[snora_11 · Rating: 4 out of 5 stars]

A boy is abducted from an airport. Newly minted FBI agent, Liv Bergen, finds him with the help of her nephew who has severe cerebral palsy. The plot line was good, the execution mediocre. The disabled nephew, Noah, could not talk, but we knew him by his first-person thoughts. He was supposed to be 12, but his thoughts made him seem younger. Ergo, though the author seemed well versed in CP, she didn't seem to know pre-adolescent boys. My other gripe was the love triangle between Liv and 2 other crime fighters. Neither man's personality was well developed, which made me uninterested in the love plot. It detracted from the novel. In defense of this thriller, the plot was compelling and made me want to keep reading.

[alohaboy_1 · Rating: 4 out of 5 stars]

Noah’s Rainy Day is a solid addition to the Liv Bergen series. Noah is Liv's nephew who is afflicted with Cerebral Palsy but is able to assist Liv with solving her child kidnapping case (at Denver’s busy airport) that takes place over Christmas Eve and Christmas day. Liv, a newly minted FBI agent, continues to have ambivalent romantic feelings towards two of her hunky FBI colleagues--almost to the point of boredom for the reader. But the well documented procedures the FBI team follows in order to track down the child kidnapper are highly interesting. There is a lot of action, engaging dialogue, and Liv’s new partner—a tracking do—that keep the pages turning. The book is a good read but for a better understanding of Liv's role the reader should read the previous three series books first.

[denisa8howe · Rating: 3 out of 5 stars]

This book was a bit iffy. I liked it at first, and then it bogged down with scenes that did not ring true to real life. I couldn’t help but like many of the characters and read on to find out more about them. It was at times a bit confusing with the transition between what Noah was thinking in his mind and what he actually was doing or trying to communicate. The actual plot was a great story but some of the mannerisms and actions and abilities of the characters seemed a bit farfetched. Weeding through the few issues I did enjoy the book and what the author intended. This is a book that belongs to a series and yet does fine as a standalone. It almost seemed as if it was written in a hurry with lack to the details.I received this book via thelibrarything reviewer’s giveaway.

[annie.michelle · Rating: 4 out of 5 stars]

Noahs Rainy Day... 4 starsLet me start out by saying how much I loved, loved Sandra's first three books, I was entranced and read them all straight through. Not only did I enjoy the books but the covers blew me away... yes, I am one of those people who has bought books just for the covers alone, hoping the "innerds" would blow me away like the covers did!Noah's Rainy Day is a departure from the first three books and so was the cover...Not such a good thing for me. I did enjoy the book but, I was looking for more action with bad guys as well as with Liv's love life. Time to let Jack down easy and pick up Mr. Pierce, Liv!Liv is staying with her sister and family in Colorado while deciding just where to live and she is also a newbie FBI agent. Crazily enough she has not put her" boots" under Stretter's bed yet like any sane woman would (!) but, is still seeing Jack, hopefully she will come to her senses in the next book.This book centers mainly around Liv's nephew Noah who has cerebral palsy, nearly blind and not being able to speak he none the less manages to get himself involved with the kidnapping of a child and amazingly with the help of the FBI he also comes to the rescue of the child. I did enjoy Noah and learning about his disability and I love Liv and her huge in your business large, strong and proud family. Waiting on the next book ...:)

[rbeelee · Rating: 4 out of 5 stars]

I enjoyed the book and found the story to be compelling. I enjoyed Noah and the portrayal of him a lot. I did find that there were times the book was wordy...I could skip a little bit and come back in with no real harm to the story. But I enjoyed the book a lot, especially with Noah. The theme was disturbing but realistic. Hung up a little bit about the FBI setting up their base in the airport, because it wasn't clear that they were inside or outside of security, and I fly a lot, but that was me. And did I say that I really enjoyed Noah?!!

[readanon · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

Excellent read! This is the first book I've read by Sandra Brannan, and I am definitely going to have to read the ones I've missed and the ones she writes in the future. The characters seemed like real people and the plot moved quickly and kept me reading. I'm really looking forward to her other books!

[mckait · Rating: 3 out of 5 stars]

The story told by Noah's Rainy Day by Sandra Brannan is a good one. A small child is kidnapped at a busy airport while in the care of an airline escort. The kidnapper is on a mission, but it is an opportunity he is looking for, he isn't a man with a plan. The boy is blond, beautiful and is portrayed as very trusting to the point of unbelievability. His personality and mannerisms seem more in keeping with a much younger child, a toddler, perhaps instead of a five year old. Clearly, the story is being told in order to remind readers that even children with disabilities are valuable, caring and intelligent. They are often overlooked and as the author said, invisible to others. Liv is a brand new FBI agent. Liv's nephew Noah has cerebral palsy. He struggles to not be defined by his chair and his inability to do some things. His mind is clear and active and bright. He has a sweet sister, younger than himself and her name is Emma. The two of them have managed to design their own language, much like some twins do. Noah and Emma are very important to the childless Liv, and she to them. As often happens, a favorite aunt can make a difference in a child's life. Even a well loved child likes to know that they have someone they can confide in, who loves them unconditionally. We all need that, in fact. I found some of the dialogue to be clumsy and especially Noah's thoughts to be out of line with the speech patterns of his family. They seem stilted. He is however, a charming and lovable character, In fact, most of the characters are likable. I enjoy a book where you can care about the characters, and Noah and his family are particularly charming. I also felt that some of the emotions portrayed were a bit out of line with what I would expect under the circumstances. The missing child's parents in particular seemed queerly calm and low key. I'm glad I read it, as it is a very "feel good" type of book.

[nbmars · Rating: 4 out of 5 stars]

This is the fourth book in the Liv Bergen crime series. I love Sandra Brannan. It so happens that I met her, and the voice of Liv Bergen is so Sandra, that reading her books just feels like you’re spending time with Sandra and listening to another one of her alternately humorous, heartwarming, and exciting anecdotes about her life.In this book, Liv shares the narration with Noah, her 12-year-old nephew who has severe cerebral palsy. Noah can’t actually speak, but it doesn’t mean he isn’t observant, smart, and courageous. He manages to communicate, if people pay attention to him and his signals. As Noah explains, his brain works just as well as any other kid his age; it’s just his body that won’t cooperate.Noah wants to be a “spy” and his Auntie Liv is helping him.Liv is staying with one of her sisters (Noah’s mom Frances), because she is looking for a house in the Denver area. She recently quit her job in mining in Ft. Collins, and underwent formal training as an FBI agent. She is now Special Agent Liv Bergen, although, being new, she’s not feeling all that confident. She works closely with Streeter Pierce - “a legend at the Bureau”, and Jack Linwood, the supervisor of the Investigative Control Operations in the Denver Bureau.Liv is having a bit of a relationship with Jack, although we suspect her deeper attraction is to Streeter. Liv is 29, and Streeter is ten years older, and Jack is even a year older than Streeter. But Streeter lost his wife, and seems to shun serious relationships. Jack is divorced, and while he is more secretive about his private life than Streeter, he is more open to getting involved.When “Little Max” - the young son of rich and famous parents, is kidnapped on Christmas Eve, Liv is called into the case, as are Jack and Streeter. Once again, as with the previous novels in this series, Liv’s involvement becomes personal. We can see from the Prologue what will happen and we can also guess how it will come out, but that doesn’t interfere with enjoying the book in the least. Nor does it affect the tension level, which of course increases as the hours tick by during which the child has been missing.Discussion: The books in this series are about crimes, but they are also very much about family ties, female empowerment, and romance. In addition, this particular book brings up the subject of children with severe challenges. The author not only deftly portrays what that means for family members, but offers a way to see such children, who are so commonly treated as “invisible.” Evaluation: Really? You are not reading Sandra Brannan? You’re missing out!