I Love You, But
A father's final gift46 total reviews
Comment from Kevin McNeany
This had me in floods of tears. I have a complicated relationship with my own father. ( I bumped into him this morning and we exchanged half a dozen curt words, having previously exchanged violence with each other).
Your writing is incredibly skilful, and appeals to the instincts which define all of us as decent human beings.
reply by the author on 26-Nov-2022
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This had me in floods of tears. I have a complicated relationship with my own father. ( I bumped into him this morning and we exchanged half a dozen curt words, having previously exchanged violence with each other).
Your writing is incredibly skilful, and appeals to the instincts which define all of us as decent human beings.
Comment Written 26-Nov-2022
reply by the author on 26-Nov-2022
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The timing of your finding this to read and your running into your dad almost feels like too much of a coincidence to be a coincidence, doesn't it? I'm sorry you've known such a hard time with him. Thank you for your beautiful words to me, though. I appreciate your generosity and warmth very much. Xo
Comment from Gunner Lil
Outstanding. Your character expression of emotion is so good. I could feel the remorse of the father as he wrote that letter. Also, the same is true for the daughter as she read it to the end.
I will keep this short story in my toolbox of writing.
Great job!! Thank you.
reply by the author on 26-Nov-2022
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Outstanding. Your character expression of emotion is so good. I could feel the remorse of the father as he wrote that letter. Also, the same is true for the daughter as she read it to the end.
I will keep this short story in my toolbox of writing.
Great job!! Thank you.
Comment Written 26-Nov-2022
reply by the author on 26-Nov-2022
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Wow, those words just blanketed me with the warmest feelings. Thank you very, very much. Xo
Comment from Sanku
It is an emotionally intense story that hits you hard ,The father-daughter relationship and its tangled and twisted course is brilliantly presented. The best in recent posts I have read in fanstory .I am sorry being a saturday I am out of sixes.So virtual ones ****** * an extra one too.
reply by the author on 26-Nov-2022
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It is an emotionally intense story that hits you hard ,The father-daughter relationship and its tangled and twisted course is brilliantly presented. The best in recent posts I have read in fanstory .I am sorry being a saturday I am out of sixes.So virtual ones ****** * an extra one too.
Comment Written 26-Nov-2022
reply by the author on 26-Nov-2022
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Your kind, encouraging words beat a sixth star any day of the week. Thank you very, very much. Xo
Comment from Barry Penfold
Please keep writing. This was a very good piece that painted the scene so very well. Heartfelt with an air of mystery that kept me wanting to read on.Very well done. Take care and have a great day.
reply by the author on 26-Nov-2022
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Please keep writing. This was a very good piece that painted the scene so very well. Heartfelt with an air of mystery that kept me wanting to read on.Very well done. Take care and have a great day.
Comment Written 26-Nov-2022
reply by the author on 26-Nov-2022
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Thank you, you wonderful reviewer. These words fill me with warmth and encouragement, and I could not appreciate them more.
Comment from Tpa
A superb story of a young female writer attempting to acquire her father's acceptance in a field he had mastered. It seems, as I read, her feelings of his disapproval had been obsessed by her until his unfortunate death, which you so magnificently described in his final words to her.
reply by the author on 25-Nov-2022
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A superb story of a young female writer attempting to acquire her father's acceptance in a field he had mastered. It seems, as I read, her feelings of his disapproval had been obsessed by her until his unfortunate death, which you so magnificently described in his final words to her.
Comment Written 25-Nov-2022
reply by the author on 25-Nov-2022
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What a lovely review! Thanks very much!
Comment from Mary Shifman
This is a wonderful story and it touched my heart. I'm so glad Tessa's father reached out to her to help her heal. I do hope she found her muse and continued to write!
reply by the author on 25-Nov-2022
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This is a wonderful story and it touched my heart. I'm so glad Tessa's father reached out to her to help her heal. I do hope she found her muse and continued to write!
Comment Written 25-Nov-2022
reply by the author on 25-Nov-2022
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Yes, I'm the same as you!
Comment from jessizero
Your story was both moving and captivating. It sucked me in at the beginning and kept my attention until the end. Thank you for sharing this, and best wishes to you.
reply by the author on 25-Nov-2022
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Your story was both moving and captivating. It sucked me in at the beginning and kept my attention until the end. Thank you for sharing this, and best wishes to you.
Comment Written 25-Nov-2022
reply by the author on 25-Nov-2022
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Music to my ears, this review. Thank you!
Comment from susand3022
Hi Rachelle, this is so beautiful. It left me in tears. (yes, my cheeks are all wet.) It's so nice to see a sad story that has a happy ending these days, but I suppose that's what this season is all about. :)
Beautifully done :)
Susan :)
reply by the author on 25-Nov-2022
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Hi Rachelle, this is so beautiful. It left me in tears. (yes, my cheeks are all wet.) It's so nice to see a sad story that has a happy ending these days, but I suppose that's what this season is all about. :)
Beautifully done :)
Susan :)
Comment Written 25-Nov-2022
reply by the author on 25-Nov-2022
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I appreciate this very much, Susan; thank you!
Comment from judiverse
I've not known you to write much fiction, but this is very powerful. Why do those "buts" always intrude in a relationship? The father was really cruel in preventing the publication of Tessa's book and in his assessment, but he wisely recanted. Probably the book hit too close to home for him. I think it would be hard to have to work for and try to please your father. She might have chosen another publisher, but her father apparently wanted to show her off. Great ending with the father's words. His fatal illness made the relationship between him and Tessa even more intense. She has been freed to go on with her writing. judi
reply by the author on 25-Nov-2022
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I've not known you to write much fiction, but this is very powerful. Why do those "buts" always intrude in a relationship? The father was really cruel in preventing the publication of Tessa's book and in his assessment, but he wisely recanted. Probably the book hit too close to home for him. I think it would be hard to have to work for and try to please your father. She might have chosen another publisher, but her father apparently wanted to show her off. Great ending with the father's words. His fatal illness made the relationship between him and Tessa even more intense. She has been freed to go on with her writing. judi
Comment Written 25-Nov-2022
reply by the author on 25-Nov-2022
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You totally get it, every facet. Thanks, Judi.
Comment from amahra
Thank you for this posting. Though this is fiction, I would have given anything to hand any such letter from my deceased father. He left me with so many questions.
"Now, Tessa," then inflated them with, "you know I love you," only to decimate them a beat later with, "but." [I like this line.]
reply by the author on 25-Nov-2022
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Thank you for this posting. Though this is fiction, I would have given anything to hand any such letter from my deceased father. He left me with so many questions.
"Now, Tessa," then inflated them with, "you know I love you," only to decimate them a beat later with, "but." [I like this line.]
Comment Written 25-Nov-2022
reply by the author on 25-Nov-2022
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This helps me immensely, knowing what "landed." Thank you for this wonderful review.