Followed Natalee's story or not......It's inspiring and gripping,

I just finished reading "Loving Natalee". Beth is an inspiration as a person of tremendous courage, as well as a talented and compelling author. I must confess I did not believe there would be much
in it for me, as someone who has followed this case from day one. I sort of thought it would be important mostly for others, those who are not familiar with the entire story. I was wrong.

For me, to read of the family's experiences through Beth, was gripping. And even though I was aware of most of the details of the story, there were some parts that shocked me. Anytime I have to look at such inhumanity, how any human could treat another human with such disregard, void of human compassion, I am always shocked. I speak not only of those involved in Natalee's disappearance, but also of those law enforcement, government officials, and regular folks who not only don't care, but go out of their way to circumvent the efforts of a person looking for a loved one. It's mind-boggling to understand how any person could not be understanding of a person's search for a loved one. I hope I always will be shocked.

There are also inspiring stories of wonderful Aruban citizens, and many others, who were a source of aid and assistance to Natalee's family. I will focus on those people and their efforts, as I hope for the truth about what happened to Natalee. There are many who deserve resolution, and I know that one day it will come. It always does. I also have a feeling that if this case is closed without resolution, there will be much more of the story to be told.

I have decided to send "Loving Natalee" to my twenty-three year old daughter. I will ask her to pass it on when she is done. Perhaps I'll buy other copies