“I would never tell you that the life you wanted couldn’t have been exactly as great as you planned. But you have to live the life you have. You have to find inspiration in the struggle, and pull joy out of the hardship… Because that’s all we can do: Carry the sorrow when we have to, and absolutely savor the joy when we can.”

How to Walk Away is a poignant and well-written survival story that is simultaneously tragic and humorous. This heartwarming novel explores the issues of hope, love, family, persistence and the importance of making positive choices. The journey is both inspiring and motivating.