Charles' Story Review

Charles' Story

By Steven Wilkens

A reporter wants to do a feature story on Charles Henderson McCormick, the richest man in town. When no one answers the buzzer at the iron gates to the McCormick estate, and she can find no telephone number listed, she has to do some research. In the background research she is surprised to find that he is a man without a past. No record of a family, his birth, a marriage, or anything else of importance. When she finally does succeed in making contact, he wants nothing to do with her or the story. Just as she is on the verge of throwing in the towel, he has a change of heart. He agrees to do the story, but only if it is on his terms. She didn't know why, but she agreed and the story she got would change her life forever.

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MY REVIEW

Karen had noticed all the unmentioned good deeds and improvements happening around town. With a little research, she concluded that Charles Henderson McCormick, the richest man in town, was quietly contributing to it all. Being a good reporter, Karen decided to write an article about the man. It took ingenuity, but she eventually was able to approach him with her proposition for the article. Charles was reluctant at first, but then counteroffered to tell his story if she would drive him across the country, taking their time and seeing the sites. With an offer like that, how could she refuse?

This was a beautifully written story of regret, redemption, and the journey in between. It was amazing to see life through the eyes of experience, giving an abundance of wise observations and quips. I agree that there is much that goes into a relationship that we take for granted. I loved how their road trip took them on some of the back roads that I also have travelled. All the stops along the way were interesting and I enjoyed learning a bit about it all. It was such a feel good story with an ending that was unexpected, but very satisfying.    

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**The above opinions are 100% my own, whether I purchased the book or it was given to me to review.

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