All the Way to Wrightsville by Richard LeMayMy rating: 4 of 5 stars
Wow! Such a heartfelt book about finding one's self and all the bumps and struggles along the way.
Pete has grown up feeling like he was a shadow of his twin brother and always felt, well, different. His family was also very vocal on their views of certain things and situations. So when the time came to accept a job in another state, Pete jumped at the chance to be away from them all and start a new life. However, things aren't always that easy, are they? Pete not only finds that some of those problems that he has had over the years and was running from were not his brother but ones that he holds onto himself, but he also gets involved with his boss as his first "out" experience. But since it is his boss who is very much married with kids, it is still a very big secret. That is until his brother visits and Pete's whole world changes!
This is a very powerful and frustrating book. The whole time I was screaming at Pete to make better choices, accept and love himself, and be honest with those around him. And you know what, that is exactly the point the author is trying to make - you need to find yourself, love yourself, love who you are and are evolving into, and those that love you will stand by you and support you no matter what! At times I thought the story was rather slow, repetitive, and just kind of glossed over some subjects, yet at times it seemed like it was trying to touch on all of today's issues. But overall it represented really well how some people struggle within themselves, acceptance, and doing things in your own time not when others want you to. Oh, and it totally made me cry!
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