I spent the last 20% of this book gripping the pages and emptying out my tissue box. One of the most thoughtful authors in women’s fiction today Laura Drake has created a beautiful story that not only represents but honors female veterans as well as their struggles with PTSD. As someone who grew up in the military, briefly served, and is a proud spouse to a veteran, who served over 20 years, I am well acquainted with the mental health struggles of our servicemen and women. What I can honestly tell you is women veterans tend to be overlooked by the general public. We’re conditioned to think only men serve, but that is 100% wrong. Not only is Amazing Gracie a story of a broken family and the struggles to get better, do better, and be better. It’s a story of loss, survivor's guilt, overcoming that guilt, and doing your best to remain on this planet and be present for those you love. Thank you, Laura, for the representation, and your commitment to the craft of telling a true and thou