Love grows from the rich loam of forgiveness

So tonight I finished this more than fascinating novel by Wally Lamb. It has held me captivated since I started reading it, only a few days ago, and, I have to admit, I shed a few tears when I finished it. It's such a beautiful story! It's full of tragedy, but it is also about optimism and hope...
It really got me thinking and isn't that what great books are all about? Some people might think the end to melodramatic, but I thought is was very fitting.

Love grows from the rich loam of forgiveness.

It may seem silly or naive, but I know, in the end, this much is true...

Go read this.