Reviewer: Samantha
I received a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.
Summary:
How her daughter and her passport taught Jennifer to live like there’s no tomorrow
Jennifer Coburn has always been terrified of dying young. So she decides to save up and drop everything to travel with her daughter, Katie, on a whirlwind European adventure before it’s too late. Even though her husband can’t join them, even though she’s nervous about the journey, and even though she’s perfectly healthy, Jennifer is determined to jam her daughter’s mental photo album with memories—just in case.
From the cafés of Paris to the top of the Leaning Tower of Pisa, Jennifer and Katie take on Europe one city at a time, united by their desire to see the world and spend precious time together. In this heartwarming generational love story, Jennifer reveals how their adventures helped vanquish her fear of dying…for the sake of living.
Review:
I thought this book would be right up my alley. I’ve read Jennifer Coburn before and thought her books were and witty and fab, so I was thinking a memoir about traveling (my favorite thing to do) and her voice would be a good match for me. I’m so bummed that I couldn’t quite connect with the book like I thought I would be able to. My problem was that it was reading really slow for me, and even when I would sit for thirty minutes and dedicate that time to only reading, I swear I was only get through a handful of pages. I wanted to skim but I didn’t, because I truly liked the travel sections and reading about her adventures with Katie. I liked seeing their relationship and how it changed throughout the years. So with so many elements I enjoyed, I’m surprised that overall I couldn’t quite connect with the book like I thought I would. While it wasn’t exactly my cup of tea, I think others could really enjoy this sweet read about a mother and daughter, and I will still very much look forward to more from Coburn!
3.5 stars
