The Light of Luna Park by Addison Armstrong

The year is 1926 and Althea cannot bare to see another premature baby pass away at the Bellevue Hospital in New York. Especially since she has heard word of the high chances of babies surviving when being treated in incubators. However, these incubators are in Coney Island, which is known for their amusement parks and sideshows. After bringing up this unusual form of treatment and disclosing the location, she is quickly shot down by the doctor in charge, forcing her to make a bold decision.

Twenty-five years later, Stella’s life is coming apart at the seams. She’s struggling with the recent loss of her mother and has decided to quit her job due to the unfair working environment. On top of that, her and her husband are experiencing communication problems and their marriage is on the verge of collapse. One day while going through her mother’s things, she finds a letter that challenges everything she’s ever known to be true about herself.

I absolutely loved this passionate and captivating read. It is based on true history, making it all the more interesting.

Addison Armstrong had wanted to be a writer since she was five. While she was away at school at Vanderbilt University she wrote The Light of Luna Park – her first book. She holds degrees in Elementary Education and Language & Literacy Studies, as well as a Master’s in Reading Education. While continuing to write, she also teaches third grade in her hometown of Nashville, Tennessee.

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