I don't know how to rate this book really, how can you put a rating number on the deep desparate love , told about in this book. I am a fan of Lorrie Morgan's, and before reading this book I had no idea what her life had been like. Lorrie and Keith were both victims in the sad story. I felt their love, and although cheating is an unforgiving sin, I don't believe that it was Keith Whitley cheating as much as it was the alcohol cheating. It's sad, but if he only could have overcome such a horrid dependency, they could have had such a wonderful life.

I think Lorrie Morgan is to be applauded for her wllingness to be quite frank and open about a very sensitive part of her life. She could have skimmed over the details and given us a "polished up" account of her time with Keith, but she did not. Instead, she poured out her heart and soul, revealing things I am sure most people would have tried to keep to themselves. I feel by telling things about her years growing up, it gave us real insight into why a young woman would try so hard to hold on to a marriage that had so many trials and testings. She had seen a great love story in her parents marriage, experienced some of the pain of her sister's marriage and had already gone through the devastation of one bad marriage that lead to divorce. She believed that through her love for Keith, and his love for her, they could overcome all the demons that were attacking their marriage. I feel that Lorrie told how both she and Keith loved one another so much that they were willing to try to make the dream come true. It had to be very difficult for Lorrie to expose so many personal and intimate details, but I believe she wanted to do more with this book than "set the record straight". I believe she wanted to let other people living through similar circumstances know that they are not alone in their despair. There is help for all parties involved in a situation involving addiction to any substance. Lorrie felt her love could cure their problems and she was unfortunate enough to find out it would have to be Keith's love for himself that could have changed the ending. Her struggles with her feelings of quilt, her ability to survive and rise above all the obstacles that came after losing Keith should help to give hope, strength and courage to other women and men who have lived, or are living, through the struggle of loving an alcoholic. It took great courage to tell this love story and it will help many to survive and get the help that they need. Addition can cause a person to do strange things--drink mouthwash,cologne,cough syrup and even cause them to do things while under the influence that they would never do normally. Lorrie showed us both sides of Keith Whitley and much to her sorrow the outcome of his dependency. She also tried to encourage people to reach out and get the help they need. Thank you Lorrie Morgan, for bearing all to try to help us!!

Lorrie Morgan is one person that everyone could look up to and say, if she could survive, I can survive. She has an inner strength that most people don't. Her pouring out of her life is a testiment to her soul searching and being strong enough to do it. She lets her readers see her vulnerable side and has made me a fan for life for being honest. By the way, I am a Keith Whitley fan but you need to understand chemical imbalances to appreciate the hell he lived through. He couldn't help himself though he wanted to. Lorrie, you are an inspiration to everyone who reads such a fine book!!!