From the bottom of my heart

A delightful literary experience, one to read and remember. "That summer, an event occurred in our family catastrophic enough to set practically anything in motion. It was a warm, quiet Saturday in July, and I was seven years old, leading a somewhat normal family life. Even now, nineteen years later, I find it difficult to comprehend it." An unexpected event forever changes the lives of a family living in rural Canada, north of the city of Ontario. It alters not only the daily lives of the four siblings but also their way of seeing the world from that point on. This is the starting point for a simple story, a moving drama, so profound and true that it takes on a universal character. With simplicity and yet a subtle ability to convey emotions even without exhaustively describing them, Mary Lawson crafts an unforgettable novel. Through the eyes of little Kate, the world takes on frightening contours, and she describes her forced learning of reality, only softened by her relationship with her brother Matt, who draws her attention to the mysteries of nature. This interest would later transform her into a renowned zoologist. However, despite her success, the emotions of her childhood left scars that she must face if she ever wants to be truly happy. From the Bottom of the Heart is certainly a touching story with a profound psychological impact.