Can Death Heal Old Wounds?
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Every family has a shelf where old arguments gather dust, things left unsaid, apologies never voiced, and hugs never given. When the person on the
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Meet Molly Faris
Meet Molly, who lives in Palm Springs, California, where she has been revitalizing the game of golf with all of her expertise and interest. She holds a lifetime membership of the PGA of America and enjoys carrying on her Father’s legacy by following his favorite pastime. Molly loves to hike in the mountains with her pups. When she gets some spare time, she explores different areas of writing; however, the real niche of her storytelling is her way of showing the raw and real version of life.
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A Soul-Stirring Journey Through Family, Faith, and the Final Days
This is a book with flavor equal parts heartbreak and humor, grit and grace. It doesn’t shy away from the messiness of death or the chaos of family but somehow still leaves you with a sense of peace and wonder. Written with unfiltered emotion and touches of dark comedy, Route 47 offers more than just a story of caregiving. It’s a soul-searching journey through pain, forgiveness, and the signs that sometimes appear when we’re ready to see them.
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Why Do Readers Get Hooked by This Book
This is an unflinching and moving portrait of the death of a father, told by his daughter. The author's spare descriptions and realistic dialogue put you in the room with her and her cancer-ridden (and guilt-ridden) dad. The book is about a death, but it is just as much about the living. Funny, tragic, compelling to the last page.
I absolutely LOVE this book. You never know what you will experience when a family member is in the process of passing. Every family, everyone experiences something different. This story is unique and brings you into it. It's a page turner and a hard one to put down.
This is an unflinching and moving portrait of the death of a father, told by his daughter. The author's spare descriptions and realistic dialogue put you in the room with her and her cancer-ridden (and guilt-ridden) dad. The book is about a death, but it is just as much about the living. Funny, tragic, compelling to the last page.
Route 47 is an excellent read!. Faris, takes you through a detailed account of her dying Father's last days on earth, drawing you into the scene. You'll feel like you are right there experiencing it right along with her and the whole family. A superb execution of humor, family dynamics, drama and a multitude of other emotions!
I highly recommend you get this book, you won't want to put it down.
This book is based on a true story and will make you laugh out loud, cry and pray... I love how the author drew parallels between the sport of golf vs life... and death. It's a book that's hard to put down, a real page-turner. The characters come to life in very colorful ways. I would like to read more from this emerging author.
I absolutely LOVE this book. You never know what you will experience when a family member is in the process of passing. Every family, everyone experiences something different. This story is unique and brings you into it. It's a page turner and a hard one to put down.
I recommend this book for anyone who has lost someone or is going through the process of passing away. I laughed and cried , it was so hard to put this book down. I read it in a day 1/2.
For the Ones Who’ve Loved, Lost, and Kept Going
A bit more emotional and resonant, great for readers drawn to depth and meaning.
Route 47 is for anyone who has ever stood at the edge of loss, unsure how to say goodbye. If you’ve been a caregiver to a parent, watched someone you love slowly slip away, or felt the weight of unfinished conversations—this book will feel deeply personal. It’s also for those who are grieving, healing, or asking life’s bigger questions. Through Molly’s honest and spiritual journey, readers are invited to reflect on their own beliefs, pain, and the hidden strength that often surfaces in the hardest times.
If you’ve experienced tension within your family, longed for reconciliation, or struggled to make peace with the past, Route 47 will remind you that healing doesn’t have to be perfect—it just has to be true. This memoir offers comfort, insight, and a gentle nudge toward grace.
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About the Book
Route 47 is a powerful memoir that follows Molly’s emotional journey as she returns home to care for her dying father. Blending heartbreak with humor, the book explores family struggles, unresolved wounds, and the spiritual mystery surrounding the number 47. With raw honesty and dark comedy, it delves into themes of death, forgiveness, and the hidden signs that guide us when we’re open to them. More than a story of caregiving, it’s a deeply personal, soul-searching experience.
Whats The Inspiration
This book was inspired by the author’s real-life experience of caring for her father during his final days. It was a difficult time filled with emotional pain, old family issues, and deep reflection. While going through it, she began to have spiritual moments that gave her comfort and strength. These experiences helped her heal from the past and see life and death in a new way. She wrote this book to help others who might be facing similar struggles.
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