Schools are supposed to be a safe place for our children. But what happens when it’s not. What happens when you life….stops? What happens when you get that call. This is Irene’s story. A story in which I hope I and every other parent never has to receive.

Irene has it all, the perfect life, perfect home, friends, family and son. Until it happens. When you have a child your whole life prospective changes. It really does. They come before you in every aspect and form.

Roth was able to take a subject that is so heart wrenching and put into words to create a story that will leave you feeling every emotion you can possibly feel. I have never read a book that has made me cry so much and yet feel so thankful at the same time. Thankful that I myself did not have to face this event. To read the rest of the review check it out here -----> https://shealwaysreads.com/2017/10/10/book-review-holding-on-to-hurt-charlotte-roth/