What an amazing story. Second chances always fascinate me, and this one was more heart-rending and fascinating than most. I was in tears a third into the book, thinking that this couldn't end well. But it's a Christmas story, right? So I read on. Next I was about to throw it against the wall in disgust - because it looked pretty bleak. And it got a lot worse before it got better.

The recovery at the end was brilliant. I found myself wishing it could be like this for more people. A truly happy end, once the main character had learned his lesson. Bravo! ( )