I just finished reading home safe by Elizabeth Berg. I loved it....Ms. Berg captured what I have called "my walking depression." Meaning, I could get through the day, any outsider would thing I was fine...doing everything I was required to, but could not do any extra. I could not create, did not want to create, talked myself into the most mundane tasks and moods. Watching Helen stumble out of this prison and start to see the light was a gift. I'm so glad I picked up this novel.

Say what you want about weak characters, I don't consider myself a weak heroine and I could relate to Helen. Her self talks before her interview, the way she feels about the critical letter, her love of books, literature and writing as a healing process, it was all perfectly written. All people have similar self doubts, the difference is how open and honest you are with yourself.