Becoming Charlie: Part Two

By: Kristie Haigwood

Narrated by: Melissa Moran

When everything begins to go right in your life, when the sun comes out to shine light on brand-new beginnings, it may be a good idea to pause and remember that not all good things last.

©2018 Kristie Haigwood (P)2019 Kristie Haigwood

Charlie and Sean

This story is amazing. It touches on some very real life issues as well as tells a great story. I will definitely recommend this book. Narration was good as well.

A masterpiece of writing and narration

Melissa Moran has nailed it again. Her vocal changes hit in every place I do in my mind when reading. It was pure joy to close my eyes and listen to one of my favorite Haigwood stories. I have to say 'one of' because each one is better than the one before. I would be hard put to choose one book as a favorite, but a series? Charlie and Sean's stories are the current choice.

So many subjects are covered in this book (PTSD, war injury, emotional manipulation, and more) that reading was both enthralling and at times, painful. I grew up during the VietNam war and clearly remember news casts showing rows of flag-draped caskets coming off the planes. I remember seeing the dark green car pulling up across the street and someone's mother collapsing. That Charlie's dad was injured and not killed was still traumatic. Sgt Mason's PTSD was voiced with a deftness that has to be heard to be appreciated.

When Charlie is accidentally injured as a direct result of her father's PTSD, Moran had me in tears. I've read the book; I know what's coming. That didn't help. My chest grew tight. I clenched my fist and rode it out.

I enjoyed this audio book so much I listened twice before finally writing the review. Moran gives you everything you could want in a narrator. It goes without saying that Kristie Haigwood does the same as an author.

Great work ladies! 5 stars.

book 2 didn't disappoint

good read
audible for teens
brings real issues to light people deal with
enjoyed following Charlie and her journey
curious how becoming Sean will take us on the other view of this story in book 3

Once you start, you can't stop!

LOVED this book. I'm a sucker for romance and this couple displays what everyone dreams of having, but few are lucky enough to have. Amidst the romance, the author so skillfully depicted current social issues. It was impossible to predict the twists and turns this story would take as I read/listened along. I particularly appreciated how she addressed mental health concerns as well.

Those last 30 mins 😍😢🥰

I LOVE Sean and Charlie so much! The last thirty minutes... seriously emotional awesomeness right there.