Prologue / Today
Danielle Westerly-DeCara stood stoically, clutching the folded American flag to her chest as the minister said his final words over the casket. She neither saw the minister nor heard his words; her mind only registered the fact that she had to get through this painful day, one moment at a time.
I've finished reading this book and enjoyed it. Although the third person omniscient point of view bothered me at first, I became accustomed to it after a while. The book tells a lovely story.
Now I'm off to look at everybody else's posts! Anyone can participate in Book Beginnings. Here are the instructions from Rose City Reader:
Please join me every Friday to share the first sentence (or so) of the book you are reading, along with your initial thoughts about the sentence, impressions of the book, or anything else the opener inspires. Please remember to include the title of the book and the author's name.
Leave a link to your post on the Rose City Reader page (here). If you are on Twitter, please tweet a link to your post using the hash tag #BookBeginnings.
Happy reading!
That beginning sounds heart breaking, but it's good you enjoyed the novel! :)
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing, I'm a new follower!
Juli @ Universe in Words
The beginning is sad, but the book isn't! Thanks for following.
DeleteLooks sad though. Glad you are enjoying it.
ReplyDeleteThis does sound good...thanks for sharing, and for visiting my blog.
ReplyDeleteI always enjoy your posts.
DeleteToo sad for me, I think.
ReplyDeleteWhat a sad opening.
ReplyDeleteThanks for visiting my blog!
Welcome to BBOF! I hope you participate in the future and have fun meeting the others.
ReplyDeleteThis is a sad beginning for a book.
That is a beginning that really hits home. Welcome to BBOF. Thanks for visiting my blog.
ReplyDeleteI enjoyed reading all the beginnings posted today, and I'm looking to participating in Book Beginnings again soon.
ReplyDeleteVery interesting. Thanks!
ReplyDeleteSo heartbreaking! It's a very sad beginnging for me.
ReplyDeleteBut thanks for sharing it!
I love your writing, I've shared it on every site available. You do awesome informative writing that I wouldn't have thought that I (personally) would have liked....until now:)
ReplyDeleteThanks for stopping by, Lori, and for your support. I'm glad you like my writing.
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