This book really gives you a glimpse into a darker world that is very real, but not often spoken of by those who live it or acknowledged by those who don't. This was a very fast read and held my interest the whole way. This book shines a light on the fact that some people are born into hopelessness and how incredibly difficult it is to rise up out of it. It's also a fine example of how relatively small acts of kindness and believing in someone can change the trajectory of lives and can be true gifts to mankind.

Not the best writing - timeline quite confusing at times - but a fascinating story sure to provoke some intense discussion.

A great read and very insightful and inspiring to do better!

This book will definitely make you want to be a better person. Interesting story and worth reading.

I loved the idea of an invisible thread that connects all of us. Loved the idea, loved the beginning of the book. Was upset at the end, but don't want to ruin it for anyone who hasn't read it.

Inspiring story about 2 unlikely friends. I really enjoyed their story and feel I'm a better person for reading it. Any one can make a difference and no one knows what goes on behind closed doors. Great discussion topics in this book

Good discussions on a variety of topics.

I loved this book! It shows what can be done when one person reaches out to make a difference in another person\\\'s life.

This was another book which turned out to be rather self-serving. The author worked hard at patting herself on the back. There was too much of the author's life in the book.
None the less, the book was an interesting account.

A little slow moving, and reminiscent of \\\\\\\\\\\\\\\"\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\"the blind side\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\" A very nice gesture to help an under privileged boy, and how iy changed his lifeWas

Maurice had never met anyone like Laura and Laura had never met anyone like Maurice. They were from two different worlds. Laura doesn\\\'t know why she stopped and turned back after Maurice asked her for some money, but she is glad she did.

Through Maurice, Laura learned about the life he and thousands of others were living on a daily basis....not a pleasant life at all. Laura was helping Maurice to live a better life at least one day a week, and it seemed to be paying off since she could see a change in him even though he had to go back to his horrible living conditions after he left her.

As well as learning about the living conditions of others, the author also gave the reader a chance to find out that her childhood/family life was not very easy.....her father was an abusive alcoholic, and her mother sat by not being able to defend herself or her children. Obviously the author\\\'s childhood and the childhood of her brothers and sisters had an impact on their entire life and on her decision to turn back and fulfill Maurice’s plea for help.
The descriptions in the book are very detailed and heartbreaking but also heartwarming. You will become a part of the lives of every character and you will feel their pain and happiness.
An Invisible Thread is the perfect title for this book. The book brought to the surface that we all have a connection to other human beings even though that connection may not be outwardly visible.
I truly enjoyed the book because of the honesty of feelings and of human kindness and human connection. This is a must read. Laura Schroff is a brave woman to reveal all this about her life, but it definitely will make you realize that no matter how small the gesture may be, we can make a difference for someone else. 5/5

Slow, boring book that I did not enjoy at all. Dates, details and endless stories that inflated the author\\\\\\\'s ego did not make a book club book we could have a discussion about.

well-written, easy read

Shows the huge societal disconnect and the ever growing loss of middle class to the haves and have nots. We can and must do better. Laura shows us that there is hope.

It was an inspiring book about how life changing a little kindness, love and support can change the course of another's life. It prompted much discussion amongst the members of my club which was what a good book should do.

Not a book one would pick up and read for your self but a good discussion for a book club. A bit self preaching about a relationship between a sales executive and a child surviving on the streets of Manhattan. Laura's life
As a child was filled with abuse and domestic violence. Maurice's life filled with family drug violence. People are survivors.

In this book we journeyed through the childhood of two unlikely friends. Instead of feeling disturbed by their challenges the author left us with hope and optimism.

Great book