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These Numbered Days Kindle Edition

by Anna E. Collins (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.3 4.3 out of 5 stars 192 ratings
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"These Numbered Days is a beautiful and poignant read. Raw, real, and moving, Annie Wolff's journey back to herself and her family had me captivated from the beginning. A touching story of love, regret and second chances that stayed with me long after the final page." Amy Kathryn Jones, author of Behind the Scenes

How do you ask forgiveness for the unforgivable?

When Annie Wolff’s ex-husband dies unexpectedly, she breaks her self-imposed exile and returns home to Snohomish, Washington. Annie hasn’t seen her children, Grace and Connor, in eight years, and now, her in-laws are making a bid to adopt them. She only hopes the depression that once sent her running will remain in check.

Annie is quickly drawn back into the lives of her now-teenage kids, under the skeptical supervision of their aunt. While Connor welcomes his estranged mother with open arms, Grace wants nothing to do with her. Annie is determined to be patient, even though her daughter’s behavior raises red flags.

As Annie sets out on this new, treacherous road, she stumbles into the path of Wic Dubray—the handsome but annoyingly honest woodworker who leases her a room. Not used to anyone caring for her, she finds his presence is both an unanticipated gift and a complication.

Annie must navigate old memories, hostile relatives, her wavering mental health, and a growing fondness for Wic. Only then will she have a chance to win back her children and her life and maybe find love.
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Old mistakes can lead to new beginnings
But how do you ask forgivess for the unforgivable?
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Red Adept Publishing

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"These Numbered Days is a beautiful and poignant read. Raw, real, and moving, Annie Wolff's journey back to herself and her family had me captivated from the beginning. A touching story of love, regret and second chances that stayed with me long after the final page." - Amy Kathryn Jones, author of Behind the Scenes(2022)

"[A] sleek, contemporary fiction novel that will not only resonate with readers, but will offer a widened perspective on an underestimated illness and a renewed sense of faith in the power of a mother's love. Grab a box of tissues and get ready to have your heart conquered." -Indies Today 5-star review

"These Numbered Days is an unflinching exploration of a family dealing with the tragedies of the past, in a heartfelt story fueled by a mother's hope, love, and grit." - Jill Hannah Anderson, award winning author of A Life Unraveled, Crazy Little Town Called Love, and The to Hell and Back Club(2022)

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B09RJPYQY7
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Red Adept Publishing, LLC (March 8, 2022)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ March 8, 2022
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 3471 KB
  • Simultaneous device usage ‏ : ‎ Unlimited
  • Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled
  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Sticky notes ‏ : ‎ On Kindle Scribe
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 329 pages
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.3 4.3 out of 5 stars 192 ratings

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Anna E. Collins

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Anna E. Collins is a Seattle-area author who writes stories about the lives and loves of women. Once upon a time she was a teacher, and she has a master’s degree in educational psychology. LOVE AT FIRST SPITE is her first novel.

Website: aecollinsbooks.com

Instagram: @aeccreates

Facebook: facebook.com/aecollinsbooks

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4.3 out of 5 stars
4.3 out of 5
192 global ratings
Incredible Characters- so Relatable.
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Incredible Characters- so Relatable.
This book does an amazing job of connecting you to characters. People trying to balance doing what is right and often coming up short, but not giving up. I love how human and flawed and relatable everyone is. Anna skilfully addresses the complexity of debilitating depression and family histories that make us fear what may be inevitable and the searing truth that even those that appear strongest can't do it alone and have breaking points. We are all in this together... that's what I got the most out of this book.
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Alice Murphy
5.0 out of 5 stars Thank you Anna.
Reviewed in the United States on December 4, 2022
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I liked the raw honesty from the characters. I struggle myself with depression and the terrible thoughts that make me want to withdraw from life. The crippling feeling that everyone would be better off without me. This book gives me hope.
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Amy Shook
4.0 out of 5 stars A Powerful and Poignant Read
Reviewed in the United States on August 1, 2022
This was a powerful and poignant read that takes a realistic look at how depression can shape a person’s life and their family’s. I think books like these are so important to understand what mental health issues look like. It’s hard for someone on the outside looking in at a loved one or friend to really truly understand depression.

Synopsis:

Eight years ago Annie Wolfe made the difficult decision to leave her family. She thought it was best for her small children to not see her at her worst that their life would be spared the heartache she had watching her own mother go through depression.
Her ex-husband dies unexpectedly and she returns to her hometown to check on her children to make sure they are okay and that their new guardians are taking good care of them. She plans on only staying briefly but her maternal instinct and her son’s need for her beckon her to stay. She is also concerned her moody 13year-old daughter could be showing some early signs of depression.

Returning hasn’t been easy on her own mental health. Trying to fit in her children’s lives again, without upsetting their current guardians and trying to reassure them she won’t disappear again. Add to that the new attraction she has for Wic, a handsome man that has shown her so much kindness.

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I loved the short chapters in this book and I thought the depression Annie experienced was handled very well. Someone very close to me has struggled with depression for many years and it was very hard at times for me to understand when everything in her life seemed to be going so well how she could be depressed. I had to educate myself more so that I could be a better supporter. We went through some very scary times and I am so thankful we were able to get her help so that she is still here with us today. It’s something she has to be vigilant about to this day, taking her medication and staying in therapy. Please don’t think the book is too emotional to read. I’m only emotional now because it’s making me reflect on my person and all that she’s been through.
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Meg
5.0 out of 5 stars Moving and thoughtfully done
Reviewed in the United States on April 16, 2022
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Anna Collins’ Women’s Fiction debut is a moving story that addresses mental illness, the bonds of family, forgiveness, personal growth, and the lengths a mother might go to in order to stop history from repeating itself.
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Michelle O'Kasick
5.0 out of 5 stars Great read! I couldn’t put the book down!
Reviewed in the United States on June 7, 2022
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A must read if you like romance!
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SR777
5.0 out of 5 stars Incredible Characters- so Relatable.
Reviewed in the United States on November 1, 2023
This book does an amazing job of connecting you to characters. People trying to balance doing what is right and often coming up short, but not giving up. I love how human and flawed and relatable everyone is. Anna skilfully addresses the complexity of debilitating depression and family histories that make us fear what may be inevitable and the searing truth that even those that appear strongest can't do it alone and have breaking points. We are all in this together... that's what I got the most out of this book.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Incredible Characters- so Relatable.
Reviewed in the United States on November 1, 2023
This book does an amazing job of connecting you to characters. People trying to balance doing what is right and often coming up short, but not giving up. I love how human and flawed and relatable everyone is. Anna skilfully addresses the complexity of debilitating depression and family histories that make us fear what may be inevitable and the searing truth that even those that appear strongest can't do it alone and have breaking points. We are all in this together... that's what I got the most out of this book.
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4.0 out of 5 stars Great read!
Reviewed in the United States on September 15, 2022
Book source ~ ARC. My review is voluntary and honest.

Annie Wolff left her husband and two small children eight years ago. With depression running in her family she thought she was protecting them from the same heartache she herself experienced when she was a child. But when she finds out her ex-husband has died unexpectedly she has to go back home and make sure Connor and Grace, now teens and living with her in-laws, are okay. Eight years is a long time to be gone, but she’s made amazing progress and feels this is something she must do. She’s just not sure what awaits her and whether she’ll be able to handle it.

Wow. What an emotional read! For anyone who has never dealt with depression or a loved one that has it this is a book that should be at the top of your reading list. Annie’s journey is painful and yet hopeful. Her shaky strength is tested when she returns to her hometown to check on her kids. Originally, she thought only to see them from afar, make sure they’re ok, and return to her life in New Mexico. Well, things didn’t quite work out that way. Annie’s time back in Washington tests her over and over, but with help she manages to overcome. This story is hard, it’s painful, but it’s also wonderful, too. I found myself cheering her on, coaching her from my chair, and hoping things would work out okay. If you like having your heart put through the wringer then this is the book for you.
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Carmen
4.0 out of 5 stars Going back on decisions
Reviewed in the United States on December 27, 2022
Sometimes, a person makes a decision for the wrong reason - having witnessed from an adult the sort of things that can go wrong.
But then there comes an opportunity to reverse that decision - where they might need to regain trust where trust has been broken. Sometimes, the mind is stronger than you think. I voluntarily reviewed a copy of this book.
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Lucie
5.0 out of 5 stars Such a meaningful book
Reviewed in Canada on September 8, 2022
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I really enjoyed reading this book “These Numbered Days”. It is very well written, is very meaningful, has a purpose ... It touched me. I will read more books of Anna Collins, even if they could be of other genres.
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Marg
5.0 out of 5 stars happiness
Reviewed in Australia on August 7, 2022
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Really enjoyed this,the depression issues were dealt with sensitivity and truth. There are second chances for all of us. I couldn’t put the book down, read it in one morning.
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