At 36-years-old, Casey Scott appears to have it all: a booming career as a civil rights litigator, a loving husband, and two sweet young children. But she also has epilepsy, and her worsening seizures threaten to destroy the life she toiled to build. When her doctor says she is likely to die if her seizures are not controlled, Casey is at a crossroads: will she choose her career and lifelong aspirations, or her family and health? The decisions she makes affect her marriage, children, and future in ways she could never expect. Told by Casey and her husband, Uncontrollable is an emotional roller coaster that examines both what happens when the life we may be forced to live is not the life we planned to live, and the compromises we make to survive in the face of adversity.
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I knew after a couple of chapters into Uncontrollable it would be an emotional read, and I was right. Whew...
Anytime I read a book that involves children, marriage and life altering decisions it always hits close to home. Casey's situation is different than what I've read before and man...my heart.
“Just stay brave for a few more days,” he said before he left.
That sentence had me in tears. The pain she goes through to even have a chance at a normal life is astonishing. As a mother and hard working woman myself, I could relate to a lot of the same fears Casey has. I couldn't imagine going through what she does while trying to find the right balance with life, family and health.
I love that we get to see, not only her perspective, but her husband Jonah's as well. It gives a well rounded picture of the whole situation and made for a better read for me.
Uncontrollable is a debut that comes out May 23, 2023. Put this one on your radar and snag a copy when it releases. I sincerely appreciate the author and Claire McKinney Public Relations, LLC for the review copy. All opinions expressed are my own.
