Two Kisses for Maddy by Matt Logelin Review

My first day of my short summer vacation was full of me anticipating having the time to sit down and read a book I purchased last weekend. I intentionally didn't purchase the book when it was released because I knew I would neglect my homework and possibly not attend class if I bought it just to finish it. And even when I did purchase it I had two more finals left and gave it to Tony to hide from me so I would study and not read :)

This book is about Matt's reflection on the first year of his life without his wife.. Just after 27 hours of giving birth to their first child he was dealt with something he never imagined. While reading the book you are walking through the steps he went through of Maddy's first year, his first year in 12 yrs without his wife. I enjoyed every page of it. I definitely commend him for getting up on his feet and pushing himself for his daughter. I honestly don't know if I would have the strength to do something like that but I think we as humans are capable of more than we give ourselves credit for. 

Some how one day I stumbled upon Matt's blog and read it for what seemed hours on end. Its how I was introduced to his story, to his book being published and I anticipated the day when I would be able to read it.  He has an amazing way of writing and his blog centered around him raising his daughter without his wife. I honestly don't know what to say about this blog because you really just have to go look at it to truly understand what I am saying. The same can be said about his book, you really just have to find yourself time and some spare money and go buy it. 

I couldn't put this book down, I went and got my nails done.. Got a nice big Pepsi from Taco Bell and parked my butt on the couch. I read 257 pages in under 5 hours pretty impressive for someone who stops reading their text books the second they figure out its not necessary or within the first month of school. I even had a hard time convincing myself I needed to go eat dinner to stop reading. I have never felt so many different emotions during five hours I laughed, cried and felt every emotion in between.

I HIGHLY recommend this book.. There is a message in it one I am not sure Matt intended on having but was definitely there. After reading it, it makes you appreciate those in your life, the aspect of them that you might take for granted or not realize how much you loved until they are gone.  When Maddy is old enough I am sure she will cherish the book he took time to write and the blog he documented her first years of life with. She is one little girl that can quickly capture your heart by the images on his blog..

Matt's blog:

 http://www.mattlogelin.com/

Matt's book:

 http://search.barnesandnoble.com/Two-Kisses-for-Maddy/Matt-Logelin/e/9780446564304/?itm=2&USRI=two+kisses+for+maddy+a+memoir+of+loss+and+love

Seriously go pick yourself up a copy ASAP!!!