At the end of this book Colleen Hoover has inserted a Note from the Author giving context to the story that has just come to a close. Towards the end of her note she writes: 'In the past, I've always said I write for entertainment purposes only. I don't write to educate, persuade or inform. This book is different. This was not entertainment for me. It was the most grueling thing I have ever written.' This book draws on personal experience of a frightening and all to common reality for many people. It is written carefully to show how families arrive at the point where certain things that go on behind closed doors are covered or excused out of shame, or even love. If you have ever wondered how intelligent people arrive at a point where they continue to stay when they really should go, then this will help explain how the truth can be hiding in plain sight. We all believe what we want to believe about those we truly love.