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How to Mend a Broken Star Kindle Edition

by Rachel S. Neal (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.7 4.7 out of 5 stars 56 ratings
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Star Hewitt has a secret. She wants it tucked aside with other remnants of her childhood, but some secrets refuse to be forgotten.
When her brother returns from the War, another secret is added to the Hewitt household. James battles an unseen enemy now, one who inflicts wounds on the entire family.
One dark day in 1947 their secrets collide. Star finds herself behind the locked windows of Westfield Estate Hospital with no idea what's become of James. Betrayal isn't an option, but that puts her own future at risk. For all her efforts, she knows she can't save them both.
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    January 1, 2016
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Rachel S. Neal lives under the big sky of Montana with her husband and as many plants as she can keep the deer from devouring. She keeps her hands and mind busy in a variety of activities, always seeking to please the One who makes it all possible.

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B01A2S48WU
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ withallmyheART; 2nd edition (January 1, 2016)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ January 1, 2016
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 3817 KB
  • Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled
  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Sticky notes ‏ : ‎ On Kindle Scribe
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 344 pages
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Rachel Neal

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Rachel S. Neal grew up in the Prairie State of Illinois, received her degree in Physical Therapy at the University of Evansville, then followed the call of the mountains to Utah. After a brief return to the University of Kentucky for a Master's degree, she has finally settled in Missoula, Montana.

Rejecting the world of time clocks after twenty-some years, she found a passion in writing, gardening, and creating art from found objects, concrete, fabric, or who-knows-what. She loves to feel ocean sand between her toes and smell food baking in her kitchen.

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brett rodli ('s wife)
5.0 out of 5 stars A journey worth taking!
Reviewed in the United States on March 1, 2016
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It had been a while since a book had touched me this deeply. I found myself having to hold back tears as the story spoke to me so genuinely. The author brought me close to the scenes, and I listened to the dialogues as if I was there myself.
Having a child who has needed serious therapy, the events took on a more personal level as I have been the one probing his mind, searching for answers. I have set on that therapist's chair, in a way. To venture inside the other perspective could only evoke deep emotions in me.
But as a good book goes, we connect to the whole story, and this happened here for sure. I was at once in the therapist's chair and in the patient's chair, relating to the fears that sometimes hold us captive. How wonderful to be able to break free!
The lessons learned through the journey I took through this story are relevant to life. This was not a book to read and be done with it. Rather, this is the kind of book that lingers in the mind, letting its flavor last long after the last page is turned.
Excellent work, Rachel Neal!
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SRose
5.0 out of 5 stars Awesome Novel
Reviewed in the United States on April 21, 2022
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Where do I start? A deep, heartwrenching, soul tugging story. I cried with Star/Esther, I felt her hurt & fears, I felt elated when Bugs/Daniel light shone - I was at Westerfield with them all as the author crafted the story.

It was fill with fears, pain, loneliness, anger, joy, hope, love and all our other God-given emotions. It reminded me that God is here because I am - it's that simple
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Tenney Singer
4.0 out of 5 stars Intelligent, thoughtful read.
Reviewed in the United States on June 25, 2016
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This book was a relief after too many novels of "girl meets boy, they hate each other, they are afraid of relationship, they fall in love, they live happily ever after." This book had none of that. It explored PTSD before it was called that, after WWII, and the effects on other family members. The author painted a picture of early psychoanalysis and treatment, with both humility and compassion. The outcome was refreshingly uplifting. Only a few errors in editing, so I gave it 4 stars.
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Joy W. Doering
5.0 out of 5 stars Unique, Fresh, & Really Good Read
Reviewed in the United States on October 3, 2016
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This book is a breath of fresh air in a market saturated with much of the same. Rachel's unique voice brings Star and her patchwork quilt of secondary characters to life.
Placed in a world she fears, Star wrestles against the pressing thought that perhaps she does belong. Each of us must fight the darkness in our own minds and find the One true light Who never changes. This story walks the fragile line between darkness and light, between truth and lies, and challenges the reader to consider just how far they would go to save someone they love.
Rachel seasons her tale with levity, making the heavier elements of the story easier to get through. This is not a "light" read in the sense that it will make you think and confronts issues that may make some readers uncomfortable. Having said that, I highly recommend "Sewing for the Insane" if you are looking for a story with substance that will stick with you long after you finish the final page.
Super proud of Rachel and looking forward to what's next!
Recommended for fans of "A Heart Deceived" by Michelle Griep
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J. Cardillo
5.0 out of 5 stars Star..all right
Reviewed in the United States on December 29, 2020
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I really enjoyed this story. As a former clinician, I found it very informative and true to life experiences. The only criticism is that the hospital gave Anchor another job instead of firing him or reporting him. I guess that was then, this is now. Reminded me of the priests. Just send them somewhere else...but the book was very hard to put down.
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Houston Frazier
5.0 out of 5 stars I want more by this author!
Reviewed in the United States on August 22, 2021
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I have read everything Rachel has written, and need more of it! This book was perfectly told and had me guessing till the end ... Loved it!
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Ginger
5.0 out of 5 stars Quarantine Inspiration
Reviewed in the United States on January 3, 2021
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Found the characters charming, real,interesting & most importantly...believable. A bit of history + the era added to my continued interest. All in all...good little read, no matter your religious/spiritual calling.
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jwc47
4.0 out of 5 stars This story kept me interested... I had ...
Reviewed in the United States on February 15, 2018
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This story kept me interested...I had to find out how everything was resolved. The characters are interesting and I cared about what happened to them. It's a tad slow in the middle, but the end is satisfying.
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S. M. M. Williams
4.0 out of 5 stars but I'm glad I
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on April 27, 2016
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This was very different and gave me a new perspective and insight. Persevere, it took a few chapters for me to be drawn in, but I'm glad I continued
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Cathy Morgan
5.0 out of 5 stars makes you think...
Reviewed in Australia on September 11, 2016
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This is not really the sort of book you 'love', but, while confronting, it was interesting and thought-provoking. Having had someone close to me go through depression, I found the similarities between some hospital experiences somewhat eerie, but possibly also enlightening. One is left questioning what sanity really is. A well-written and clean book, but dealing with some very difficult concepts and situations.
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