A Summer to Remember is a gripping reflection on pain and healing that weaves the reader through the vivid childhood memories of Dale, and brings to life a summer painted with hope, set against a background wrought with grief. Set in Dale's first summer independent of his mother, this book takes us on a journey that navigates the complexities of family dynamics and the parent-child relationships that influence and affect Dale's everyday life. We are exposed to various forms of grief as well as paths to healing through reflection and forgiveness. We bear witness to Dale's struggles, oftentimes heartbreaking, but also to his blossoming sense of independence and incredible resilience towards life. Author, Duane L Herrmann, skillfully brings together a story about not just loss but also, new beginnings. Herrmann does an excellent job at bringing us into a world in which we, the reader, are immersed. This is a summer that is pulsing with energy, bright despite the dark spots, and filled with powerful emotion. A Summer to Remember does a wonderful job exploring and bringing attention to generational trauma and abuse in a way that is raw, honest, and relatable. This is a story that will keep you reading.

Midsummer Dream House