Book Review: "The Winter Of The Wolf" By Martha Hunt Handler

 

First and foremost I must say, "Thank you" to Greenleaf Audiobooks for the audio version via NetGalley that I received but for which was archived prior to my enjoyment of this debut.

Therefore, upon requesting another version and unable to achieve success I ventured out and garnished an inexpensive copy via Amazon via this print version.

There was this energy that surrounded this book and I'm not simply stating this because this is the very essence of the subject matter at hand.

When I first read and requested this book it was solely based on the premise and I felt that magical tingle you get when you know it's the right fit as a reader.

The cover spoke volumes as it was beautifully designed but so too did this character named Sam who suddenly departed with nothing but circumstantial evidence about it being a suicide.

Something felt off, why would a young man in his prime suddenly take his own life, surrounded by the love of his family and friends. There's no sign of depression, isolation, trauma, or anything that would trigger or explain such rationale.

It was his sister Bean and his mother who pushed the issue of uncovering the story behind the death, the spirit animals, the process of departing and going to a higher or lower elevation.

This was a story of promise, hope, love, and comfort disguised as grief, fear, anxiety, and loss. Once we depart our loved ones seek solace and comfort in knowing the souls are still with us in some form or fashion.

This tragic mystery surrounds the spirituality, sleuthing expertise, dangerous practices, and Inuit culture which was interesting and unique in the manner in which it was presented here.

Though all evidence, points to suicide, the reality was much different and required a retracing of Sam's final days and an open letter from Skip that resulted in an unusual acceptance and forgiveness coupled with some twisty pieces between Skip and Bean.

The process of grieving and moving on in a healthy light is a process that takes a considerable amount of time but we all must celebrate life and all its wonderful and intricate beauty.

Thank you to Martha Hunt Handler, Greenleaf Audiobooks, NetGalley, Amazon Kindle, and Amazon.Com for this print and e-digital copy in exchange for this honest review.