'Anchored by Love': A family’s journey through obstacles, success and reunion
Published in Mom's Advice
"Anchored by Love" by Marie-Claire Moriah Wright and David Saccoh Wright is a heartwarming multigenerational family saga. The book explores the lives of Asher and Charlotte Kingsley and their children as they grow through life’s milestones.
The story begins with Asher and Charlotte’s teenage years. Asher Kingsley, a confident and charismatic teen, falls for Charlotte Thompson, a kind, artistic and intelligent newcomer to his school. Despite their different personalities, they quickly find they have quite a lot in common. Their youthful romance gradually turns into a serious relationship, and they decide to get married and build a family.
The story then shifts to focus on their three children: Clara, the eldest, and her younger twin brothers, Max and Ash. In their high school years, Max and Ash were very popular. Clara often feels overshadowed by her brothers’ popularity. Max and Ash are good at sports and blend in easily with their fellow students. However, Clara often feels like an outsider and very isolated from her brothers and school peers.
One day, Max and Ash host a party for their birthday at home. They invited many of their friends and classmates to the party. Max and Ash decide to play a prank on their big sister. They showed Clara’s baby blanket to all their friends, who laughed hysterically at her. Clara did not find this funny. She feels humiliated and betrayed by her brothers. Her already fragile confidence was completely shattered, and led to months of depression. Fortunately, her friends’ support and love help her heal and move forward.
In her adult years, Clara has healed and made peace with her brothers and has become both a therapist and a writer. She uses her journey to inspire and uplift others. She also marries her long-term boyfriend and starts a family of her own. Meanwhile, her brothers have also found success; Max becomes a chef, and Ash is in business management. Together, the brothers open a restaurant that flourishes into a successful chain, of which Clara always lends a helping hand whenever they need one.
Presented in a uniquely structured format, "Anchored by Love" relies on chapter headings and subheadings to guide readers through the characters’ various life stages and significant moments. This format makes the book feel almost like a family chronicle or reflective journal that reveals snapshots of significant life events and transitions, from adolescence to adulthood, career paths to romantic milestones.
Some of the book’s central themes are overcoming obstacles and finding strength through love and family. The themes are often reinforced at the end of many chapters.
Through "Anchored by Love," the authors convey a message of inspiration, unity, love and resilience through different journeys of each character as they overcome personal and professional challenges.
The narration of the story takes a bird’s-eye view of events, exploring relationships from a broad perspective rather than on a more intimate level. Instead, the story stays focused on the events, with an emphasis on overcoming obstacles, the enduring nature of love, and resilience through familial bonds. Readers who prefer a straightforward storytelling approach would appreciate this style.
In conclusion, "Anchored by Love" is a light, panoramic read for those who enjoy multi-generational tales told with a steady, uncomplicated tone. It’s a good choice for readers looking for a gentle and inspiring read that focuses on positivity, following one’s dreams and overcoming obstacles through love and family.
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