I ordered a few books off Amazon at Christmas time and Kent Haruf's Benediction was the first one I finished reading. The author tells the story of Dad Lewis, a man diagnosed with cancer, as he navigates his final days and tries to make peace with the relationships he's shared in his lifetime. The characters have an interesting depth that left me wanting to know more. It's an emotional read that brings you face to face with the parts of death that hurt but at the same time allow for necessary healing. You're likely to be crying by the end of the book, but I would sacrifice the tears for a second read.
(It was also nominated by Chapters as one of the best books of 2013!)
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