The Good Father by Diane Chamberlain

Review of The Good Father by Diane Chamberlain published by Mira
The Good Father
Author: Diane Chamberlain
Genre: Fiction
Format: ebook
Publisher: Mira
Release Date: 4-24-12
Four years ago, nineteen-year-old Travis Brown made a choice: to raise his newborn daughter on his own. While most of his friends were out partying and meeting girls, Travis was at home, changing diapers and worrying about keeping food on the table. But he’s never regretted his decision. Bella is the light of his life. The reason behind every move he makes. And so far, she is fed. Cared for. Safe. But when Travis loses his construction job and his home, the security he’s worked so hard to create for Bella begins to crumble….Then a miracle. A job in Raleigh has the power to turn their fortunes around. It has to. But when Travis arrives in Raleigh, there is no job, only an offer to participate in a one-time criminal act that promises quick money and no repercussions.With nowhere else to turn, Travis must make another choice for his daughter’s sake.Even if it means he might lose her. – Goodreads

I am always wary of reading books that deal with parenthood because the thought of anything happening to a child is too hard to read.  However, I knew that this author had many very loyal fans, so I picked it up and was so glad that I decided to give it a chance! I was surprised that this turned out to be more than a father who has gone to desperate measures to secure a good future for his daughter. It was more of a story about  group people, all broken in their own way, trying to come to grips with their situations and how Bella has a big part in doing just that.

Travis is impossibly young and has the world on his shoulders after his situation with work and a home fall apart.  My heart broke for him as I imagined what it would be like to not know where your next meal was coming from.  A chance meeting at a coffee shop brings Erin into Travis and Bella’s life and through the chapters told from her point of view, we learn of the terrible loss that she has suffered.  The intersection of their lives and the struggle that Travis has with his estrangement from Bella’s mother comes together to produce a heart wrenching and suspenseful book.  Travis wants nothing more than to provide a good life for Bella, but his choices are limited and not always good.  If you are an established fan of Diane Chamberlain or, like me, new to her work, you will be pleased with this extremely emotional story. 

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I received this book as a galley from the publisher in exchange for my honest review.

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186 responses to “The Good Father by Diane Chamberlain

  1. Jac

    I’ve never read a Dian Chamberlain book, but this one sounds like it’ll really yank your emotions around. (Which I need to be in the mood for, but when I am? I love these types of books!)

    I think I’m going to have to add it to my TBR pile.

    -Jac @ For Love and Books

  2. I haven’t heard of this author, but what drew me in was the description. You rarely see books about boys taking on their fatherly role. I will definitely have to keep this book in the back of my mind. Plus, I am always up for a good emotional roller coaster when it comes to books.

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