What did you think of the book’s conclusion, and what do you think Billie’s life will look like going forward?
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I loved the ending and was so happy for Billie. She went thru so much in her life. Mostly super challenging. And she persevered, deserving happiness.
The ending was real. We’re reminded that not every thing in life is wrapped up in a pretty, little bow. Although I felt it was a little rushed with the introduction of a new character (Tom) and the role he and his sons would take on in her life.
I totally with agree Melissa-C perspective of the book’s ending.
I thought the author realized she needed to wrap things up and did so with a very nice bow on top. I was happy for Billie but did not like the writing.
The ending feels open rather than resolved. There’s a sense that Billie hasn’t “fixed” anything—but she may be beginning to understand herself better.
I liked the ending and it gave me comfort to think Billie is becoming more aware, and seeing people more clearly. She is starting to get a better grip on her own inner feelings. It is a subtle ending with hope.
I think she will be able to eventually learn to live on her own terms. She may have more internal independence and not define herself purely through others.
Overall I had a feeling of hope at the end for Billie.
I agree with previous comments. Had the author not closed the story with Tom and happiness, I’m unsure where the plot would have continued. Billie’s demise? It was better to read about hopefulness.
I liked the conclusion, and that Billie had a family. Although I was surprised that she and Tom married so quickly, she was always very impulsive. For example, jumping into the car with the men going to visit the site of the accident and following Clayton to his home. The marriage did show personal growth for her regarding relationships, including with his sons.
I liked how the book ended. Billie deserved happiness.
I am glad that the book ended with her finding a husband and Raise three boys.
I think Billie has found happiness and contentment by the end of the book and I see more of the same for her going forward. She learned more about herself through therapy and has a partner who appreciate her as she is. Tom brings out her strengths and she does the same for him. Great ending.
Of course, I prefer a happy ending - and thus was satisfied to imagine Billie moving into a a life surrounded by the love of a family.
I was kind of sad for Billie. It’s like she just settled. Then again, don’t most of us?
I was so glad that Billie got the ending she deserved.
I don’t know if we settle, but I do recognize that my life’s chapters sure vary.
I really liked the ending. Billie saw a counselour and seemed to learn that she had feelings and it was okay to feel things - this was important for her and may have been the reason she was open to a relationship with Tom. She certainly knew what bad parenting looked like but she also knew good parenting while her dad was alive, and I hope those three boys were blessed by her rather than ashamed of her. I’m sure there were moments, but I hope that good outweighed the bad.
The story of Billie reminds me a bit of Tara Westover (real person) who wrote Educated and came from a very dysfunctional family. Like Billie, she’ll never have a ‘normal’ life, not that anyone knows what that is or would choose such a life, yet still Billie may have a rewarding life. It may look the same as most lives but thoughts and feelings she lives with won’t look very much like the rest of us.
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She finally found people who loved her for who she was. I was very happy for her. A good ending for the book.
I was pleased for Billie. She found a partner who truly loved her for who she is. Someone brought up that it may be difficult for the kids, but those kids have a good dad and Billie has a lot of love in her so they will be fine.