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A love so strong that decades couldn’t tear it apart.

Poring over a dusty hatbox of photographs in her grandmother’s closet, Emily Prentice is shocked to discover her father was married and divorced before meeting her mother.

In the summer of 1968, Jack and Libbie fall in love under the spell of their small town, untouched by the chaos of the late sixties. Though Libbie’s well-to-do parents disapprove of Jack’s humble background, she marries Jack a year after they graduate high school. But soon their happiness crumbles as Libbie’s mental state unravels and she is drawn to alcohol and drugs. Despite his efforts, Jack loses the woman he loves and is forced to move on with his life.

Now that Emily’s mother has passed and Jack is alone again, Emily grows obsessed with the beautiful woman who’d given her father such joy. Determined to find Libbie, Emily pieces together the couple’s fragmented past. But is it too late for happy endings?

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Deanna Lynn Sletten is the author of THE WOMEN OF GREAT HERON LAKE, MISS ETTA, MAGGIE'S TURN, FINDING LIBBIE, and several other titles.She writes heartwarming women's fiction, historical fiction, and romance novels with unforgettable characters. She has also written one middle-grade novel that takes you on the adventure of a lifetime.

Deanna is married and has two grown children. When not writing, she enjoys walking the wooded trails around her home with her beautiful Australian Shepherd, traveling, and relaxing on the lake.

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Publisher ‏ : ‎ Deanna Lynn Sletten
Publication date ‏ : ‎ March 30, 2020
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Print length ‏ : ‎ 392 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1941212522
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1941212523
Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 1 pounds
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 5.5 x 0.89 x 8.5 inches

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Deanna Lynn Sletten is the author of THE ONES WE LEAVE BEHIND, THE WOMEN OF GREAT HERON LAKE, MISS ETTA, MAGGIE’S TURN, FINDING LIBBIE, THE RACHEL EMERY MURDER MYSTERY SERIES and several other titles. She writes heartwarming women’s fiction, historical fiction, and romance novels with unforgettable characters. Deanna has recently delved into the murder mystery genre also.

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Customers find this novel to be a wonderful tale of young love and marriage, with a compelling portrayal of various characters and good insight into mental illness. The book keeps readers interested right to the end and brings tears to their eyes, making it a great summer read. While the writing is well-executed, some customers find the pacing slow and repetitive.

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181 customers mention "Story quality"181 positive0 negative

Customers enjoy the story quality of the book, describing it as a beautiful and feel-good tale of love with an interesting plot. One customer notes how it explores the ups and downs of young love and marriage honestly.

"You will be quickly immersed in this wonderful tale of love. The characters were so interesting...." Read more

"...The characters in this story are memorable and truly touched my heart; characters who were passionate and loving, flawed and heartbroken...." Read more

"Finding Libby was a story that had so much meaning. Showing that just because you come from money, doesn't make up for love...." Read more

"...I felt so bad for her and for Jack. I loved how the story ended...." Read more

155 customers mention "Readability"155 positive0 negative

Customers find the book enjoyable, describing it as a great summer read and a quick good read.

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"I absolutely loved this book. I couldn't put it down. The characters were all so real to me...." Read more

"...read something that will help sleep and for that purpose this was a great book!" Read more

"...Simply written, but with much emotion, this is a book to savor; one which you will read slowly to stretch the hours...." Read more

70 customers mention "Writing quality"63 positive7 negative

Customers find the book well written and easy to read, with one customer noting its fantastic details and imagery.

"What a beautiful story! I laughed and cried. The words caught me and did not let go...." Read more

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"...The only flaw in my mind was the fact that while the writing was perfectly good, it was not great, because it was lacking a certain "richness"..." Read more

55 customers mention "Heartbreaking"43 positive12 negative

Customers describe the book as a heartbreaking love story that brings tears to their eyes, evoking both happy and sad emotions.

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"...Simply written, but with much emotion, this is a book to savor; one which you will read slowly to stretch the hours...." Read more

"...It is heart wrenching to feel the despair as Libbie tries to hang on to her sanity vividly describing the sweet relief found in pills and wine...." Read more

51 customers mention "Character development"43 positive8 negative

Customers love the characters in the book, appreciating the compelling and honest portrayal of various people, with one customer noting how believable they are as real people.

"...The characters were so interesting. The way that love was woven throughout this book was so hopeful. A good book to be “lost” in." Read more

"...The characters in this story are memorable and truly touched my heart; characters who were passionate and loving, flawed and heartbroken...." Read more

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Customers appreciate the book's portrayal of mental illness, with one customer noting its realistic depiction of bipolar personalities, and another highlighting its exploration of addiction.

"Such a loving tale of lost love and reuniting two people to their happily ever after. So glad I found this author!" Read more

"...It's a wonderful book of love and redemption late in life with a well developed plot and characters you would like to take home to your mother...." Read more

"...The story also showed the progression of diagnosis and treatment of mental illness. Well done!" Read more

"...I couldn’t put it down. Life long love, addiction, recovery and a wonderful conclusion." Read more

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Customers find the book engaging, with several noting it kept their interest until the end and left them with hope.

"...The way that love was woven throughout this book was so hopeful. A good book to be “lost” in." Read more

""Love bears all things, believes all things, hopes all things, endures all things." This verse from St. Paul's letter to the Corinthians is..." Read more

"...Many great pages, hard pages, surprise pages. This book had all the feels for me." Read more

"It was great! It was well written. This book kept my attention till it ended. Sounded somewhat like my high school days...." Read more

42 customers mention "Pacing"12 positive30 negative

Customers find the pacing of the book tedious and repetitive, describing it as a slow train wreck.

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"A tale that grabs your heart. Tedious and wordy in places with a tragedy that unfolds like real life unfolds. Moral issues" Read more

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beth zellers, ms.
A really enjoyable read
Reviewed in the United States on May 7, 2023
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You will be quickly immersed in this wonderful tale of love. The characters were so interesting. The way that love was woven throughout this book was so hopeful. A good book to be “lost” in.

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SUSAN PETERSON
Poignant love story
Reviewed in the United States on September 29, 2016
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I will start by simply saying that I loved this beautiful, heartbreaking, poignant book. I became emotionally invested in the characters and their story from the very first page. Emily is helping her grandmother, Bev, pack her things for a move into a new home when she stumbles upon a hatbox filled with old photographs of her father, Jack, and a young woman named Libbie. Libbie was her father's first wife...a fact that is news to Emily, who didn't know until that moment that her father had been married before. Emily's grandmother reveals Jack's and Libbie's story to Emily...a story filled with love, but also filled with unimaginable heartache. The characters in this story are memorable and truly touched my heart; characters who were passionate and loving, flawed and heartbroken. This story kept me up at night, as I felt compelled to find out what happens to the people on the pages of this book.

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A really good book
Reviewed in the United States on March 10, 2017
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Finding Libby was a story that had so much meaning. Showing that just because you come from money, doesn't make up for love. Jack was a down to earth farm boy that was rich in so many ways. What he went through in this story went on a little too long. My heart was breaking for him. What was clear is Libby had emotional issues and a mother who loved her, but had more than just emotional issues. The power of addiction was shown strong in this book. As much love as there is sometimes. Addiction and mental illness can take a toll on a family. This story was done in a way that you could feel the pain. Watching what Libby had to go through with her mother and sister made me want to kidnap her from that family. No wonder she loved the farm and Jacks mom and dad so very much.

The one thing that confused me, is why Libby's dad changed the way he did. He went from being a soft spoken man and wanting Jack to take care of Libby, to a man that did an awful thing. I don't want to give it away so I'll just say, it didn't seem to fit the man he had been. Maybe he just knew that his daughter had too many problems to stay married. The truth is, I couldn't put the book down and stayed up past my bedtime to read it. The story pulled me in from the very beginning. I was so happy at the ending and how things unfolded. I loved Jack's daughter and I was glad she stuck to her guns regarding her own relationship. This is just a really good story with a cast of characters you will fall in love with. The end of the book had me in tears. I loved this story. It was not in any kind of box, that was for sure.

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AN AMAZING STORY
Reviewed in the United States on March 21, 2022
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I absolutely loved this book. I couldn't put it down. The characters were all so real to me. It was a shame that Drs during the 1970' s couldn't help Libbie with her issues. I felt so bad for her and for Jack. I loved how the story ended. The part where Jack goes to see Libbie at the assisted living home brought me to tears. Deanna Lynn Sletton is now my favorite author.

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Reviewed in the United States on October 20, 2023
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What a beautiful story! I laughed and cried. The words caught me and did not let go. The story was.perfect and again I was sad when the end of the story came.

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Dudley's Mom
Disappointing but great if you need something to help you sleep
Reviewed in the United States on October 22, 2016
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I was a bit disappointed in with this book. It was reasonably well written but I found the actions and reactions of some of the characters unrealistic. The book is divided into three sections. The first section hooked me me with possibility of an interesting read. I don't want to be a spoiler for any readers but in the second section of the book I felt that the story dragged on. The reactions of the characters was rather flat. I was very surprised that the Jack rarely got angry. I know that the diagnosis of mental illness in the 1970's was not a straight forward exact art. However Jack was entirely too forgiving and was quite spineless in the situation. This section of the story really dragged on. The final section of the story gave several unrealistic scenarios.

In conclusion, I usually read something that will help sleep and for that purpose this was a great book!

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Sue Setera
Finding Libbie
Reviewed in the United States on August 29, 2024
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Libbie and Jack found themselves in school and fell in love. Libbie lived a very torcherd life. But throughout the story, they loved each other. Unbearable circumstances forced life to separate them.
The book was finished in 2 days. Come and "Find Libbie". You won't be disappointed.

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Heartbreaking, Heartwarming
Reviewed in the United States on March 11, 2017
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"Love bears all things, believes all things, hopes all things, endures all things." This verse from St. Paul's letter to the Corinthians is what immediately came to mind as the closest association to this beautiful love story. Even after four decades since their bitter separation, Jack and Libbie found each other again. This story was a demonstration of love between a man and a woman, between friends, among family members. Sadly, it also showed that what may be thought of as familial love was actually not. Not that there was any cruel intention, but what was construed as love through protection, really was debilitating and suffocating. We have to be careful how we love, in my opinion. If it does not bear, believe, hope and endure, it most likely is something else.

Simply written, but with much emotion, this is a book to savor; one which you will read slowly to stretch the hours. It breaks and warms the heart at the same time; just like true love.

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MissyX1917
Well written and researched
Reviewed in Canada on January 8, 2017
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As an advocate for mental health, when I pick up a book where one of the lead characters has a mental illness, I get nervous if there's going to be cardboard characters and promote stigma. This is the best book I've read that accurately portrays undiagnosed bipolar and how it effects her life. I'm not giving any more of the plot or the climax. But I will say it's a must read.

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Amazing !!
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on June 4, 2018
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This book was amazing, keeps you guessing till the end. A beautiful ending, I am sitting in bed after blubbering my way to the end using up ten tissues in the process! Very well written and will read more of this author and will definitely recommend it. Thanks

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Reviewed in Australia on April 8, 2018
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This book was about two young people Jack and Libbie who fell Iin love at a very young age and got married, and the struggles they face as Libbie is from a wealthy family and Jack isn't, I adored Jack and his family and I found Libbies family to be cold and just in denial, but Jack how could you not fall in love with this young man who loved Libbie with everything he had to their short marriage. l felt the author was very knowledgeable or has experienced a situation similar to this amazing story as it was written about in depth and with compassion . The way in which the story was written helps the reader understand exactly what it would be like to live with someone who has a personality disorder. Congrats on a great book.

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Scout Finch
An emotional journey
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on April 24, 2018
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Romance isn't my favorite genre but this book really drew me in. The middle section of the book which tells the story of Jack and Libbie's marriage feels a little drawn out and repetative but perhaps this was my impatience to find out how the story ends. Thoroughly enjoyable, the ending made me cry!

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A long and difficult story - will it have a Happy Ever After?
Reviewed in Australia on April 3, 2019
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Jack and Libbie loved each other from their early school days. But even the happiest of couples can fall apart with time and health problems and emotions creating misundersandings that is change lives.
I really enjoyed this book - the emotions it gave were deep and even distressing. DO read this story it is really quite wonderful.

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