Reviews for Skunk Cabbage: "...I would highly recommend this book. And even if you haven't lost someone, it gives a bird's eye view into someone who has... (And we all know someone who has.) It was a real page turner for me and I devoured it within a week of starting.""Must read! Absolutely LOVED this book! I felt like I was right there with Alissa the whole time..." "...such a raw journey through the roller coaster of grief and all the parts of a person it can unexpectedly affect.""...I struggled to put this book down! The heartwarming Alissa, works herself to peace through faith and love in a way that gives real life hope, and makes it so much more than a story..." How do you heal when the life you know vanishes overnight? After the sudden, tragic loss of her parents, Alissa Quillen is drowning in grief. No amount of love from her aunt or support from her closest friends can ease the constant ache. But when she discovers a box of her mother’s journals, something stirs—a spark of curiosity, of purpose. Guided by her mother’s words, Alissa leaves Boston behind and hits the road, letting each stop unfold with spontaneity and heartache in equal measure. At her first stop, a run-down bowling alley in a small town, she has a tense run-in with Alec Shivel—a brooding stranger carrying grief of his own. Despite a rocky start, the two form an unexpected connection. But Alissa isn't looking for distractions. This trip is about healing, not falling in love. If you've ever been through grief, you'll feel heard and seen when you read Skunk Cabbage.