Breaking Point by Edel Coffey (Little, Brown Book Group)

Susannah has it all: two beautiful daughters, a successful husband and great medical career. But on a hectic and also on the hottest day of the year, Susannah makes a grave mistake. She forgets her baby in the car and it is too late to save her.

Susannah is put on trial for negligence. And as it seems the public and the press made a verdict before a trial even started. But what will the court say?

Women non-stop juggle between family, career and everyday routines. And what happens when this fast-lifestyle is suddenly stopped with tragic event? How to deal with death, grief, guilt and public judgments, till the breaking point.

Powerful, heart-breaking and emotional novel. 

4/5