The Extraordinary Life of Sam Hell by Robert Dugoni

Born with ocular albinism, small-town eye doctor Sam Hill must finally face a past tragedy that caused him to turn his back on his friends, his hometown, and the life he'd always known--a journey that makes him realize what truly matters.

great book. loved the slow easy storytelling. I felt like I really knew these characters and cared about them.

We should all strive to be like Sam Hill. What a lovely story about faith, hope, and love.

I read/listened to this as it was the selection from my work book club. Color me surprised. I liked it and even teared up towards the end.

I knew and still know nothing about this author but this book/story made me think about early John Irving or Anne Tyler but lite. I mean that as compliment. To be sure being a modern fiction reader after the first few chapters I could surmise where the story was going and the beats but I still found myself feeling my feelings and gladly going along for the ride. Even if by the end you don't get to the same conclusion(s) as Sam you have to agree that they're right for him.

As an unexpected plus the narration by the author himself was exactly what the book needed.

Recommend