Full Circle

Love Untold by Ruth Jones is a beautiful love story set over the years and one that I just could not put down.

It is also a book that had me reaching for the tissues as the ending approached. If the book was heartfelt and beautiful (which it was), the ending was absolutely superb. The love which simmered underneath the whole book came full circle.

This is a book about four generations of women within the same family. It is about their love and relationships with each other and with those around them.

Mistakes are made over the years. Absences happen. There seems no way back – but love binds everything together.

We see the fierce, protective and loyal love of a mother. Mothers want the best for their children, even if they are wayward. A mother’s love never dies.

Grandma Grace is the matriarch of the family. Her love is deep and wide. Her love has no boundaries. Those who are hurting will always find that her arms are open wide.

The action is seen through various points of view. It alternates between characters and time periods as we see instances and relationships that have shaped characters lives. All the characters were well drawn, likable and realistic. They were easy to empathise with.

Love Untold is a most beautiful book about a family, its’ interactions, its’ relationships – and most of all its’ love.

We all need a Grandma Grace in our lives.

JULIA WILSON