He hears from countless people gossip about Lily. ... The rumors about her spread around town like wildfire. ... There he found that she had died in her sleep. Although several lessons can be drawn from this story, one of the most evident, especially at the end of the book, is that one must never take someone else for granted. ... This book is one that I would definitely recommend to a friend. ...
She must go to work to support her family and baby, whom, soon after, grows sick and dies. ... With several life lessons learned from her tragic encounter with Alec, Tess is reluctant to fall truly give of herself to Angel, but she realizes to give herself up, is to receive love. ... (Gottman 85) It is about knowing the good as well as the bad, the thrills and joys versus the pain and sadness. ... Her life's foundation begins to crumble when she tells Angel about her experience with Alec. ... Tess forgave Angel for abandoning her in the past and is ready for their future life together be...
