Room for Two

by Abel Keogh

Book Overview

"Sweetie, I'm home." I tried to put as much kindness into my voice as possible. I didn't want to have another argument - at least not right away. Silence. "Sweetheart?" A gunshot echoed from our... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1599550628
• Release Date: August 2007
• Publisher: Cedar Fort Inc.
• Length: 224 Pages
• Weight: 0.80 lbs.
• Dimensions: 8.5" x 0.8" x 6.0"

Customer Reviews

Opens your heart

Review: "Room for Two" by Abel Keogh is an unusual love story. Keogh has put his heart on the page in detailing his experience in dealing with his first wife's suicide when she was pregnant with their first child. In sharing his honest emotions of hurt, loss, anger, and love, he speaks to the soul of anyone touched by tragic loss. Walking readers through the deep grieving process and an uncertain search for someone new to love who will fit in his heart, Keogh gives readers hope for recovery. Through his story, Keogh weaves in advice that applies toward almost every heartfelt relationship. His insights to eternal forgiveness and love will leave a deep impression on any seeking soul's heart. Interview: Shirley: Abel, thank you for meeting me at this quiet café in Paris. I think sometimes that removing yourself from the setting where a difficult event took place can make it easier to talk about. Abel: Thanks for taking the time to interview me, Shirley. It's great to be back in Europe. Shirley: If you lean just so, you can even see the Eiffel Tower pointing toward Heaven. Do you mind sharing with us which of your beliefs has had the most power to carry you through the difficult time you went through during the time portrayed in your book? Abel: Knowing that I still could see my late wife and infant daughter again was of great comfort during that time and still is to some extent. So many people lose a loved one and think they'll never see that person again and spend the rest of their lives mourning. It's great to know that if we live right, we can be together again in the next life. Shirley: One thing you mentioned in your book is the feeling that if you'd followed certain promptings, you may have headed off the suicide. Has this affected your response to promptings you receive now? Abel: I try to live my life in such a way that I'll be more open and receptive to the promptings. I'm still not perfect and occasionally fail to heed one but I do much better now than I did seven years ago. Shirley: I know it's not the same relationship as yours, but when my uncle killed himself, I was heartbroken because he didn't know how much I loved him. If he had, he would never have done it. What advice do you have for people who feel guilty over the death of a loved one? Abel: Learn from the experience, move on, and don't make the same mistake again. In your example, Shirley, if you have people that don't know how much you love them, find a way to let them know how much they mean to you. Do it today if at all possible. Shirley: That's a very good idea. Oh, here comes the garcon with fresh, warm croissants. Merci. Mmmm, so warm, so simple, yet satisfying. Like good relationships. Pass the butter, please. Do you have any words of advice for those who live with a depressed person? Abel: Give them the love and support they need. Help them see the problem and make positive changes in their life. If necessary, encourage and help them seek professional help. Shirley:

Touching beyond words

This book touched my heart. I was looking for something to help me understand how a widower feels so I could understand the widower in my life.It was just so honest and straight forward . It gave me hope, peace and understanding.

Beautifully written and exceptionally poignant

This is a beautiful story. I'm so impressed with Abel's ability to write his experience with complete honesty and an open heart. Definitely a story that ANYONE and EVERYONE should read - especially if you've experienced a loss of any kind (death of a loved one or even loss of one's self).

Tear jerking

I loved this book. Not only did it grip me from the start, make me cry, and consume my thoughts for a few days, I also loved that it didn't end in an unrealistic way. I had so many questions I wanted answered (as I am sure the author did as well) so when some of those questions remained at the end, it forced me to accept that much of grief and loss has no answers or simple solutions, but life can still go on. Thus, it left me to feel the loss and accept it (like I have had to do in my life). It truly is a sad story with a feeling of renewal at the end.

Amazing read.

Anyone would love this book.I couldn't put the book down from the time I started it. It is well written, and uplifting, if you can imagine the subject matter being uplifting. Abel writes from the heart, and you literally feel what he is feeling. I was surprised to read a book written by a man that had so much feeling expressed. I would recommend this book to anyone, not just someone who is going through a similar circumstance.