The Moments Between Dreams: A Novel by Judith F. Brenner

(Thank you to the publisher for providing me with a copy of this book!)

 

about book: (summary from Goodreads)

A story of hope, courage, and perseverance 

​Carol misses red flags about Joe’s need for control before she marries him, dashing her dreams for herself and her family. Trouble escalates after their daughter Ellie is paralyzed by the polio virus and Joe returns from WWII. Carol realizes how brutal waking life can be, and she conceals bruises and protects her children the best she can.

The Moments Between Dreams is a captivating story of a 1940s housewife who conforms to the rulebook of society until Joe pushes her too far. His constant intimidation shrinks Carol’s confidence while she tries to boost Ellie’s. Church-going neighbors in Carol’s tight-knit Polish community are complacent, but Sam, a handsome reporter, stirs up Carol’s zest for life. Despite impossible circumstances, Carol plans a secret escape. Along a risky path, she empowers her daughter to know no limits and teaches her son to stop the cycle of violence and gender discrimination.

my thoughts:

Wow! What an emotional and powerful story. The Moments Between Dreams by Judith F. Brenner is a must-read for anyone and everyone. 

This is a story about struggle, strength, and determination. Brenner captivates her readers with her relatable characters and her top notch writing. She has created a story that will touch your heart and engage you on so many levels. It is truly a wonderful story. I loved it to bits! I found myself crying, shouting with anger, smiling, and shouting with joy - I felt all the feels reading this book and that is what made it such a terrific reading experience. Talk about fiction at its best. 

The Moments Between Dreams is a book that I would recommend to everyone - you will fall in deep with this book! Check it out ASAP!

Thank you to the publisher for providing me with a copy of this book!