From the faint light of the mining district family compound to the daily routine of accompanying her daughter through school, from the glory of being the top salesperson at work to the armor of a stay-at-home mom, for ten years she was her husband's most dependable support as he struggled underground, her daughter's safe haven through the confusion of adolescence, and the one her toddler son could rely on. Promises made amid coal dust, tears shed late at night, underhanded attacks at work, and the warmth of family all intertwine to form her journey. She was once a career woman who fought her way through every obstacle; now she is a gentle yet resilient mother of two. Beneath her armor is a self that has never been extinguished, and a love that is met halfway.
Reading this book made me feel the same way, and I would think of my own children from time to time.