Yet another ‘must read’ book by Pauline Hayton. Five stars…
It has been a delight to once again read, and review, another book by author Pauline Hayton. If You Love Me, Kill Me is a much different story than any of Hayton’s previous titles. However, Hayton has yet again provided the reader with a well-written, easy-to-follow, and enjoyable read. (Or at least as enjoyable as it can be under the true life circumstances provided within it).
In If You Love Me, Kill Me, Hayton takes the reader on an unforgettable journey of life and aging. Sadly, no one can avoid the long arduous process of aging and dying – aging is indiscriminate. All we can really do is wholeheartedly hope that we make it through with a little bit of class and grace. Of course life likes to shake things up too. We’re quite often thrown major curve balls that might make us want to just throw in the towel and give up. Sometimes that cry for help can even turn into the If You Love Me, Kill Me sentiment of this book’s title.
I applaud Pauline for her honesty throughout this book. I appreciate her willingness to freely share the challenges of taking care of parents who, (due to no fault of their own) no longer had the ability to ‘age gracefully.’ Reading her story, in this title and others, my heart goes out to her for all that she has endured. Her life embodies the meaning of the word ‘survivor.’ She’s taken everything that has been dished out to her and – she has decided that will still face life’s hurdles head on.
In summary, If You Love Me, Kill Me is a sincere and heartfelt book. Hayton has a serious message and she’s not afraid to share it. If You Love Me, Kill Me is also a no-holds-barred read. On the one hand, it’s eye-opening – on the other hand, its blunt truths will doubtless shock you; causing you to question everything you thought you were sure of and/or believed in.
And finally, If You Love Me, Kill Me could be helpful reference material; or – it could be a book that helps you validate what you’re feeling due to being in a similar situation. Either way, it’s kind of a ‘must read.’