Member Review

The Sunshine Club by Carolyn Brown is a contradictory story. I know. That is a strange way to describe a book. But let me explain. The Sunshine Club. is really about death. It starts with a funeral. And death is discussed throughout the entire book. It is filled with heartbreak and tears. But it is contradictory because the Sunshine Club is really a sweet, happy story about love and family.. And there actually is a Sunshine Club. We meet Sissy who is grieving the loss of her precious Aunt Bee. Left to mourn Aunt Bee are also Aunt Bee's two best friends Ina Mae and Gussie. The book makes me sad that I did not have an aunt Bee and a Gussie and Ina Mar growing up. See what I mean by contradictory? After the passing of Aunt Beethey are all left to try to continue and keep her memory alive. While struggling to do this they learn to come together and form a new family and a new future without Aunt Bee. I definitely encourage everyone to read this book and to take the lessons that Carolyn Brown imparts throughout each page. Never take a day for granted, never take a loved one for granted and be grateful for family whether it's by blood or by love.
I voluntarily received a copy of this book from NetGalley.