Friday, October 23, 2015

Water from My Heart by Charles Martin

About the Book:
Charlie Finn had to grow up fast, living alone by age sixteen. Highly intelligent, he earned a life-changing scholarship to Harvard, where he learned how to survive and thrive on the outskirts of privileged society. That skill served him well in the cutthroat business world, as it does in more lucrative but dangerous ventures he now operates off the coast of Miami. Charlie tries to separate relationships from work. But when his choices produce devastating consequences, he sets out to right wrongs, traveling to Central America where he will meet those who have paid for his actions, including a woman and her young daughter. Will their fated encounter present Charlie with a way to seek the redemption he thought was impossible--and free his heart to love one woman as he never knew he could?


 About Charles:

Christy and I married in 1993. If you include dating, I’ve known and loved her for more than half my life. She is and always will be the home for my heart. We have three boys. Charlie, John T. and Rives. Folks often ask me, which of my books do I like the best. You might as well line up my sons and ask me who I love the most.
My hobbies are bow hunting, working out (a blend of old school stuff and martial arts, called Fight Fit) and Tae Kwon Do. In October 2012 I earned my black belt but I’m still the least flexible person you’ve ever met. The guy that trains me, laughs everytime I start warming up. My boys are far better at Tae Kwon Do than I but I doubt they have as much fun – I get to do and watch. They just do.
I also like to write, but that’s another story.


My Take ~
I love to read, however not every book I read is something I enjoy. Sadly that is how I feel about Charles Martin's new book Water from My Heart. First it is written in first person which is not my favorite style. Second the book was very confusing in the beginning and it wasn't until I was 75% through the book that I finally understood what was going on. With that said, the message of this book is for everyone. The main character, Charlie hasn't lived a life he is proud of and he learns it is never too late to start over.
While I may not have loved this book, that doesn't mean you shouldn't check it out!



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