My Review
Franco has to do community service and ends up doing it a
hospice home. He forms a special friendship with a coupe of the residents. One
of which is Aubrey. Franco wasn't always like he is now, but changed and really
changed after meeting Aubrey. Love how he makes her last days so special. Love
this quote from the book: "Hug the people who matter to you. Tell them you
love them, while you can." This book is a real blessing, it can make you
cry but at the same time make you happy that you read it. Franco does a lot of
things really special for Aubrey but one will put his future in jeopardy. How
will it all work out, read and see, you won't regret it. I received this book from
Book Unleashed for my blog for my honest review. I definitely recommend this
book.
BOOK
DETAILS
Title: 50 Hours
Author: Loree Lough
Genre: General Fiction
Publisher: Progressive Rising Phoenix Press
Publication Date: June 30, 2017
Tagline:
A broken man, a dying
woman, and a friendship that changes them both.
Synopsis:
Franco Allessi is a
broken, lonely man who wants nothing more than to outrun the ghosts of his
past. For years, he tries to numb the pain of his wife's death with cheap beer
and whiskey. When he's convicted of drunk driving, the judge revokes his
license for six months and orders him to serve fifty hours of community
service. Franco chooses Savannah Falls Hospice for no reason other than it's
walking distance from his dilapidated house trailer.
On his first day on the
job, he meets Aubrey Brewer, a woman whose time on earth is quickly ticking to
a stop. Their unusual connection teaches powerful, life-changing lessons about
friendship, acceptance, and the importance of appreciating that precious
treasure called Life.
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PRAISE
FOR 50 HOURS
Loree Lough is an
exceptional author, and that's why I approached her about writing the novel for
my Feature film, 50 Hours. But I had no idea how wonderful her novelization
would be until I read it. Loree was able to dig so deep into my characters. She
unearthed and richly developed the film’s skeletal characters and give them
three dimensional lives. I am so happy with the book!
- Kevin O’Neill, writer/director/actor/producer
50 Hours is a moving story
about love, loss, friendship, and last chances. It’s a reminder that our lives
are precious stories, no matter how long or short. This is a must-read for all
of us who have been touched by cancer – victims, caregivers, family, and
friends. This poignant and touching tale will inspire hope in the midst of even
the darkest hours.
- Cerella Sechrist, author of the popular Findlay Roads series from Harlequin
All is well with 50 Hours.
REAL well! Franco is a good dude, and well designed. He doesn't do anything out
of the ordinary or unusual, and behaves in a completely believable fashion. And
I genuinely like him. I drug this out for 3 days so I could enjoy the story
longer. It's a hard topic, but handled very skillfully. I appreciate the
opportunity to share Franco and Aubrey’s story.
- Travis W. Inman, author of Shadows and When Love Calls
You'll laugh, you'll
cry... 50 Hours is an unforgettable tale of healing, redemption, and the cost
of true love. With a delicate pen, author Loree Lough writes an honest and
poignant view of what cancer patients face with commendable bravery. A
must-read for readers of every kind!
- Rachel Muller, author of bestselling World War II series,
Love & War, and the newly released, Phillip's War
50 Hours is the story of
Franco and Aubrey, each trying to navigate a journey through different aspects
of death: Franco, who’d lost his wife in a car accident; Aubrey, who’s quickly
losing her battle with cancer.
They’re fighting alone
until circumstances put them together, and changes their lives, permanently.
This book will change lives!
- Rev. Robert A. Crutchfield, founder FaithInspires.Org, and Christian Growth and Healing Expert at SelfGrowth.Com
A brilliant and heart
wrenching story about a determined woman, Aubrey Brewer, making her days on
earth count after receiving a terminal diagnosis. Loree Lough took a difficult
subject and turned it into a compelling read with light humor to soften the
inevitable sadness that comes with a depressing disease. The grim truth about
how a person with cancer really feels could only be truly understood by someone
who has suffered with the same disease. Emotions run deep between the
characters, and Loree perfectly draws the reader in to feel those emotions,
right alongside the characters.
- Emma Gingerich, author of Runaway Amish Girl; the Great Escape
Loree Lough has
entertained me with her stories for many years, but I think with this one we’ve
crossed into a new realm. 50 Hours is more than a story… it’s therapy. Emotion
and awareness wrapped around two main characters that make you care for them.
The novel is a reminder that life is indeed short, but always worth living. And
almost always… one life will touch many others. Great job Loree!
- Robin Bayne, author of Reunion At Crane Lake. www.robinbayne.com
Loree Lough’s books are
always an absolute pleasure to read, and 50 Hours is one of her best yet! The
story is powerful and poignant on many levels. It delivers stunning visual
imagery, characters you will care about deeply and an emotional roller coaster
that will leave you satisfied. The story serves as an important reminder of
what’s important in life, the capacity of the human spirit, and not being
victims of our circumstances, regardless of how dire they might be. 50 Hours is
a book you won’t be able to put down, and its messages of love and compassion
will linger with you long after you’ve turned the last page.
- Kate James, award-winning author of Sanctuary Cove, Silver Linings, and The
Truth About Hope
I defy anyone to start the
beautifully written 50 Hours and to put it down or to go on with their own
lives as they had before reading about the remarkable, emotional and insightful
relationship between dying Aubrey and the lost Franco. As a recent widow myself,
the strength, humor and respect between the main characters shot close to home,
but delivered so much hope and love that even as I march forward to tomorrow,
my perspective has altered---all to the positive. In her last days in this
life, Aubrey finally lives out the dreams she's been too browbeaten by her
mother and ex-husband to accomplish. She can only do this with help from
Franco, who risks imprisonment to see her wish come true. Emerson said,
"To know even one life has breathed easier because you have lived, this is
to have succeeded." Aubrey and Franco succeeded. Believe me when I say,
THIS IS THE KIND OF BOOK THAT WINS PULITZER PRIZES.
- Catherine Lanigan, author of Romancing the Stone, The Jewel of
the Nile, and over forty-five novels and non-fiction
AUTHOR
BIO
Bestselling author LOREE
LOUGH once sang for her supper, performing across the U.S. and Canada. Now and
then, she blows the dust from her 6-string to croon a tune or two, but mostly,
she writes novels that have earned hundreds of industry and "Readers'
Choice" awards, 4- and 5-star reviews, and 7 book-to-movie options. Her
115th book, 50 Hours, is her most personal to date. Recently released, The Man
She Knew, book #1 in her “By Way of the Lighthouse” series from Harlequin
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