THE SUN OVER THE MOUNTAINS Book Review

By redandbluedave on July 1, 2024

Info

Written By: Suzie Fletcher.

Published By: Octopus.

Thanks to the publisher for sending me a physical copy of the book for the purpose of this honest review, also thanks to Random Things Blog Tour for adding me to the tour.

Overview

Suzie Fletcher is the warm and friendly face on TV's The Repair Shop that viewers look
forward to watching every week as the resident leather expert - a craft she has honed
over four decades and was born out of her love of horses. But while she tends to be the
one repairing and offering a gentle kindness to others, Suzie has also been in a process of
change, reflection, and healing.In her first book Suzie looks back over her life - which moves from England to Colorado and back again - and the places, people and experiences that have shaped the person she is today.

We'll hear for the first time, how Suzie has overcome some of life's most
difficult challenges, from complicated relationships to grief.A self-confessed free spirit with a deep connection to nature, Suzie's exceptional warmth
and zest for life shine through on every page, making The Sun Over the Mountains a truly
inspiring read that will resonate with anyone who has faced uncertainty but has the
courage and power within them to overcome it.

Review

There comes a time when reviewing where you get the opportunity to take a look at something that you may not have looked at normally but the content itself interests you, well this book is exactly that The Sun Over The Mountains may not have been something I would've picked up initially but being a fan of The Repair Shop getting to know more about Suzie Fletcher's story was definitely of interest.

This is Suzie's first book and what a way to start, the book is an open and honest account of how she grew up and fell in love with horses and leather work, taking you through all the joy and pain twists and turns of her well travelled life. You can't help but instantly fall in love with Suzie's story the passion and drive just fills you with inspiration.

I personally found it interesting to find out more behind the on screen persona and also found it interesting to find out more about the saddlery trade. Initially I thought this would be a journal on her life (which in it's own would've been interesting) but you get so much more a unique insight into the unique life she has lived.

If you have an interest in the show and even the industry itself or even if you like a good travelling tale then you really need to take a look at this book, the writing flows well and reads naturally which gives the reader a relaxed experience that you can't help but enjoy.

Summary

Time now then for me to put my thoughts into a summary, overall I enjoyed the book I found it fascinating finding out about Suzie and her life, I've always wanted to visit Colorado and reading this is making me want to go there even more. A laid back read that will inspire you and drive you in equal measures, a definite recommendation.