The Promise between Us
by Barbara Claypole White is the story of one family torn apart by mental
illness and how they come back together for the well-being of another. The
story opens with Katelynn McDonald as a young mother of 7 month old, Maisie,
who has been having very intrusive thoughts about hurting her daughter. Fearing
that she would actually hurt her, Katelynn runs and disappears from her
daughter’s life. Fast forward 9 years later, Katelynn, now called Katie, has
been dealing with OCD and a chance meeting puts her face to face with her
daughter and she fears her daughter suffers from the same mental illness. Her
ex-husband, Callum, refuses to listen to Katie’s fears until one day when he
notices the same behaviors in Maisie as Katie used to do so long ago. Can they
come together enough to help Maisie? Are there more secrets buried deep which
need to surface before they can fully heal?
The Promise between Us
is a beautiful and powerful story. It was difficult to read at times, not
because the story lagged, but because Ms. Claypole White’s description of OCD. The
mental anguish that the compulsions cause the individual as they try to fight
the irrational thoughts. It is a powerful story of how healing can come from
facing our deepest fears and how the people we love can be our best medicine. I
enjoyed every character and the conflict and resolution fit very well. I
enjoyed The Promise between Us as it
gives an in-depth, no-holds-bar look into the lives and thoughts of those who
suffer from OCD. I highly recommend it!
The Promise between Us
is available in
paperback and eBook
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