Stephen Whittaker had set himself goals when he was very young. He did not want to be like his dad who he felt was a total loser.  Stephen moved away from his hometown, went to a fine college and landed a great job. He also had an engagement ring ready for when he asked Alice to marry him. But then tragedy struck, Stephen lost Alice in an accident and his world fell apart. His life began a downhill spiral that even he did not recognize until it was too late.  Stephen found himself back in his hometown, married to Alice’s best friend Donna and in business with an old high school friend. But even those small victories are in danger when Donna leaves; she is tired of fighting the ghost of Alice.  It is too late to change the course of the future…or is it? 

WOW! This book packed the same gut wrenching twist of an ending for this reviewer that did the movie Sixth Sense. Up until that point the book, like the movie, was fair but not the best that this reader has ever encountered. Then WHAM! The twist hits and the storyline is rocketed into the category of a great tale. Kudos is to be given to author David Lewis for his ingenious plot twist that this reviewer never saw coming. 

Our leading man Stephen has had some hard hits in his life, but the one bright spot is his daughter until daily life factors drive a wedge between them; job and money struggles for Stephen and puberty trials for Alycia. Mr. Lewis pens the growth of Stephen right before our eyes as he comes to grips with his past, present and future. The reader will cheer for Stephen’s triumphs and weep for his setbacks, and there is never a time when emotions are not being pulled out of the reader. What a wonderful gift from Mr. Lewis to the reading world.  

Do not miss out on SAVING ALICE. If you are looking for an emotionally charged and touching tale to spend the day with, then this book is surely for you. You will not be disappointed.

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