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Loss:   the fact or process of losing something or someone. Over the past month and a half has been crazy for my family. Since the end of July to September 5th has been tremendously stressful for me. I have been not posting anything on my blog over the past week because I recently lost my father. He was my hero, the first person I would call if I had any trouble or even just to see how his day was going. Since finding out he was sick it was very quick because we didn't expect him to go so quickly. While it has been only a week since he past away, my heart is still hurting over this huge loss in my family. You can say that it is not the same in the house without him. As I'm writing this am tearing up. My dad had a charismatic personality, generous, and was a kindhearted soul you could have known. I will miss him so much because he was always so supportive when I was in school and was slowly warming up to me blogging. While he may not be here now I know he will always be ...

Title: The Book of Broken Hearts Author: Sarah Ockler Pages: 352 Publisher: Simon Pulse Release Date: May 21, 2013 Review copy provided by publisher via Edelweiss Buy: AmazonCA | Kobo | Chapters Indigo | B&N | Book Depository Summary: ( Goodreads ) Jude has learned a lot from her older sisters, but the most important thing is this: The Vargas brothers are notorious heartbreakers. She’s seen the tears and disasters that dating a Vargas boy can cause, and she swore an oath — with candles and a contract and everything — to never have anything to do with one.  Now Jude is the only sister still living at home, and she’s spending the summer helping her ailing father restore his vintage motorcycle. No one wants to end up with a toaster on wheels, so they hire a mechanic to help out. Is it Jude’s fault he happens to be cute? And surprisingly sweet? And a Vargas? Jude tells herself it’s strictly bike business with Emilio. Her s...