Everything That Came Before Grace by Bill See

Author Bill See shares a poignant, powerful, and rare perspective in Everything That Came Before Grace: A Father-Daughter Story. This unassuming novel is not only a nostalgic trip through the 90s, but also a challenging dive into mental illness, depression, and the self-loathing so many quietly bottle inside. Struggling to keep steady on the path to redemption, the main character balances the hefty responsibilities of single fatherhood with the weight of his self-doubt, dark shadows, and perennially broken heart. This is a revelatory and savagely honest story, one steeped in relatable emotions and realistic dialogue that captures the pain and occasional banality of everyday life in an engaging way.  While a final editing pass would help smooth some rough edges and awkward lines, the storytelling is authentic, raw, and compelling.