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Book Review: The Song Remains the Same by Allison Winn Scotch & Giveaway (Open Int’l)

April 5, 2012 by Darlene

If you’ve read my blog since I first began blogging then it would come as no surprise that I am a huge Allison Winn Scotch fan. Her newest The Song Remains the Same releases on April 12 and is again another beautifully written novel that I enjoyed immensely. I read Allison’s first book The Department of Lost & Found (loved this one!) when I first started blogging (my review) and then I went on to read Time of My Life (my review), and finally The One That I Want (my review) just last year. Her books never fail to captivate me from the very first page and I can easily say I’ll be a fan for life.

In The Song Remains the Same we meet Nell who is one of only two survivors of a plane crash. When Nell awakens in the hospital the past 30 some years of her life have disappeared. She has no memory of who she is or more importantly who she was. She is left to rely on her family and friends for clues as to what she did previously, who she was, and even more just what her past was like. More and more though Nell is finding that these people, the very ones she should be able to depend on, may not be telling her the whole truth – the truth she so desperately needs to know.

As Nell is recovering she meets Anderson, a movie star, who was the other survivor on the plane. They become friends and he seems to be one person she can rely on for the truth but as other things come to light about her and her past, Nell becomes increasingly disillusioned with everyone else. Even more Nell has trouble with her own image. She doesn’t like the person it seems she used to be which, in her mind, seemed to be dull, dull, and more dull. Nell looks at what happened as a second chance to do things over and become her new, fabulous self and to enjoy life more.

Yet along the way there are many stumbling blocks; the main one being the quest to uncover just who she used to be and understand why so many things are being hidden from her about her father and her husband. What she discovers is that while your past may form who you are, you still have a choice of who you ultimately want to be. Nell’s journey is one of forgiveness and moving on to find out who you were truly meant to be.

I really enjoyed The Song Remains the Same. It made me think about how it would feel to wake up and not remember a thing especially about who I am or who I’ve been or, for that matter, who I want to be. It would be confusing and terrifying all at once. Add to that people who continue to lie to you and hide things from you and you’re left with no one to trust or depend on. So much of who we are comes from our memories. For Nell her memory loss is a chance to change who she was. Would you want to change who you are? I wouldn’t want to lose my memory but I sure wouldn’t mind a second chance to do things over in a better way.

I read The Song Remains the Same by Allison Winn Scotch for her book tour with TLC Book Tours. Be sure to stop by and see what bloggers are saying on the other tour stops for Allison. You can find Allison on her website, blog, Facebook, and Twitter. Your own copy of The Song Remains the Same can be purchased here in the US and here in Canada.

 

GIVEAWAY DETAILS

I have 2 copies of The Song Remains the Same by Allison Winn Scotch to share with my readers. I’m going to do the giveaway slightly different this time – one copy is to US and Canada and one copy will be open to my international readers only. So many giveaways aren’t open internationally so I’d like to improve the odds of someone international getting to win this time around. To enter…

  • For 1 entry simply leave me a comment to enter the giveaway.  Be sure to let me know if you’re international please as your entries will be separate!
  • For 2 entries, follow my blog.  If you already do, thank you and please let me know so I can pass the extra entry on to you as well.
  • For 3 entries, blog or tweet this giveaway and spread the word!
  • For 4 entries, follow me on Networked Blogs.  Click here to be taken directly there.  Log in to your Facebook account and click Follow.  Thanks!

This giveaway is open internationally!  One copy to US & Canada and one copy to International entrants (no PO boxes).  I will draw for the winners on Saturday, April 28/12.  Good luck!

Source:  Review copy received from  TLC Book Tours and Putnam Adult via NetGalley.  No compensation was received for this review and all opinions are my own.

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  1. Krista says

    April 5, 2012 at 1:12 am

    I can’t imagine waking up and not knowing who I was or am. My family, memories life this sounds like a wonderful read!
    U.S.
    bookreviewclub@yahoo.com

  2. Krista says

    April 5, 2012 at 1:13 am

    I follow your blog!

  3. Krista says

    April 5, 2012 at 1:13 am

    Tweeted giveaway

  4. Krista says

    April 5, 2012 at 1:13 am

    Follow you on networked blogs:)
    Krista

  5. Mystica says

    April 5, 2012 at 2:00 am

    Thank you ever so much for thinking of us overseas readers. Much appreciated.

    mystica123athotmaildotcom

  6. Mystica says

    April 5, 2012 at 2:00 am

    I follow you on GFC

  7. Renee@mytrampolinelife says

    April 5, 2012 at 4:25 am

    I follow your blog.

  8. Renee@mytrampolinelife says

    April 5, 2012 at 4:25 am

    I tweeted the giveaway.

  9. Renee@mytrampolinelife says

    April 5, 2012 at 4:26 am

    I follow you on networked blogs. Thanks for the chances to win.

  10. Lisa Garrett says

    April 5, 2012 at 5:13 am

    If I lost my memories, I think I would definitely lose ME.

    lag110 at mchsi dot com

  11. Lisa Garrett says

    April 5, 2012 at 5:14 am

    I follow via GFC and email.

  12. Lisa Garrett says

    April 5, 2012 at 5:15 am

    Tweeted: https://mobile.twitter.com/lag32583/status/187860932758736898

  13. Lisa Garrett says

    April 5, 2012 at 5:16 am

    I follow via networked blogs.

  14. Karen W says

    April 5, 2012 at 5:25 am

    This book sounds amazing! Thanks for the giveaway
    I am a follower
    tweeted here: https://twitter.com/#!/KarenWapinski
    Follower on networked blogs

  15. Mary says

    April 5, 2012 at 5:25 am

    Glad to see you enjoyed it, Dar. I won a copy via Library Thing and look forward to reading it soon!

  16. dogwood says

    April 5, 2012 at 6:18 am

    Sounds great! I enjoyed your review.

  17. dogwood says

    April 5, 2012 at 6:19 am

    GFC follower

  18. Kristin T. says

    April 5, 2012 at 6:37 am

    I first came across Allison Winn Scotch when I was asked to read and review The One That I Want. I saw that this one was coming out and am excited to read it.

    Thanks for hosting this giveaway!
    k2reader@gmail.com
    (I’m in the U.S.)

  19. Kristin T. says

    April 5, 2012 at 6:37 am

    I also follow you in GFC

    k2reader@gmail.com

  20. Cheryl Symonds says

    April 5, 2012 at 9:18 am

    🙂 I’d love to win & read this book. I’m a HUGE fan of Allison’s as well! 🙂

  21. Nicole says

    April 5, 2012 at 9:25 am

    This book sounds like a great read! Can’t wait to read it!

  22. Liz says

    April 5, 2012 at 9:27 am

    I cannot wait to read this book.

  23. Susan @ The Book Bag says

    April 5, 2012 at 9:33 am

    Great giveaway! I want to read this book so badly! Thanks for the chance!!

    I am a GFC follower and a Networked blog follower.

  24. Nicole W says

    April 5, 2012 at 9:37 am

    I love AWS’ books & can not wait for this one!

  25. Linda B says

    April 5, 2012 at 9:41 am

    I have not read any books by this author, but would love to give this one try. Thanks for the giveaway.

  26. Linda B says

    April 5, 2012 at 9:42 am

    Forgot to mention that I am a GFC follower. Thanks.

  27. Nicole W says

    April 5, 2012 at 9:43 am

    Commented, now following, tweeted & subscribed to/following on Networked Blogs 🙂

  28. Bridget O'Neill says

    April 5, 2012 at 9:43 am

    As a young breast cancer survivor (diagnosed at 31, 5 years cancer-free now!), I loved her first book, and have loved the others as well. I can’t wait to read this one too!

  29. wall-to-wall books-wendy says

    April 5, 2012 at 10:01 am

    Oh I love books about memory loss!
    Please enter me! I am a follower
    I posted it on my sidebar

    forevereading at gmail dot com

  30. Marty Coleman says

    April 5, 2012 at 10:01 am

    I want the book to give to my wife (after I read it, of course!)

  31. Mary Ann Woods says

    April 5, 2012 at 10:14 am

    I do live in the USA. I follow you via email and Networked Blogs. Thanks for the giveaway! Your readers appreciate it.

  32. rhonda says

    April 5, 2012 at 10:15 am

    Emailcsubscriber twittered rhondareads follow on network. Blots.will tweet.

  33. Serena says

    April 5, 2012 at 10:27 am

    I still have not read this author, even though you have raved about her books time and again. I hope that you’ll enter me in this giveaway. I follow as you know and i will be posting this in the sidebar.

  34. Jennifer Downing says

    April 5, 2012 at 10:27 am

    I absolutly love Allison’s books, Time Of My Life has to be my favorite so far, and I can wait to read The Song Remains The Same!

    i follow the blog.

  35. karenk says

    April 5, 2012 at 10:29 am

    thanks for the chance to read allison’s latest novel 🙂

  36. karenk says

    April 5, 2012 at 10:30 am

    i’m a follower, too 🙂

  37. Ellie says

    April 5, 2012 at 10:43 am

    Thanks for this wonderful giveaway.

  38. Ellie says

    April 5, 2012 at 10:43 am

    I am an e-mail subscriber.

  39. Anne says

    April 5, 2012 at 10:43 am

    What an interesting and special giveaway. Many thanks.

  40. Anne says

    April 5, 2012 at 10:44 am

    I subscribe via e-mail.

  41. Susan says

    April 5, 2012 at 11:17 am

    I’m so glad you enjoyed this book, Darlene. I’ve just started reading it.

  42. bermudaonion (Kathy) says

    April 5, 2012 at 11:27 am

    How have I gone this long without reading one of her books? This sounds amazing! No need to enter me.

  43. Gretchen says

    April 5, 2012 at 11:32 am

    Love her books.

  44. Sophia Rose says

    April 5, 2012 at 11:46 am

    I love the premise of this story. It is a unique situation and sounds interesting with her losing 30 years. The lying and secrets just add to the intrigue.

    Thanks for the giveaway opportunity.
    US Resident

    sophiarose1816@gmail.com

  45. Sophia Rose says

    April 5, 2012 at 11:46 am

    GFC follower: Sophia Rose

    US Resident
    sophiarose1816@gmail.com

  46. Sophia Rose says

    April 5, 2012 at 11:47 am

    NB follower: Sally Michele Shaw

    US Resident
    sophiarose1816@gmail.com

  47. Sophia Rose says

    April 5, 2012 at 11:48 am

    Tweeted

    Twitter follower: sophiarose1816

    US Resident
    sophiarose1816@gmail.com

  48. Harvee Lau says

    April 5, 2012 at 12:16 pm

    I have read about two other books with a similar theme – restarting life after amnesia. This one sounds good and I’d love to win it.

    I am an old follower!

    harvee44 at yahoo.com

  49. Na S. says

    April 5, 2012 at 12:37 pm

    I first heard about Allison Winn Scotch’s The One that I Want and added it to my want to read list. I haven’t read it yet but seeing how much you enjoy her books I think it’s time I remedy that.

    The premise is really interesting for this story and I want to meet Nell.

  50. Na S. says

    April 5, 2012 at 12:38 pm

    I am a GFC follower.
    Canada

  51. Na S. says

    April 5, 2012 at 12:39 pm

    I tweeted: https://twitter.com/#!/FieryNa/status/187972700810129408
    Canada

  52. Anna says

    April 5, 2012 at 1:01 pm

    No need to enter me, as I have the book already. Just glad to see you enjoyed it. I loved Time of My Life, so I can’t wait to read this one.

  53. Colleen Turner says

    April 5, 2012 at 1:16 pm

    I just loved the one that I want and cannot wait to read this new book! Thanks for the giveaway.

  54. Colleen Turner says

    April 5, 2012 at 1:17 pm

    I am a GFC and email follower.

  55. Margaret says

    April 5, 2012 at 1:18 pm

    1- This is quite the story!

    2- follower

    3- tweeted

    4- Network blog follower

    Margaret
    singitm(at)hotmail(dot)com

  56. Jpetroroy says

    April 5, 2012 at 1:18 pm

    I just love Allison’s books.

  57. Colleen Turner says

    April 5, 2012 at 1:18 pm

    I am a Networked Blogs follower.

  58. Jpetroroy says

    April 5, 2012 at 1:18 pm

    I also became a follower (Jen).

  59. Carl says

    April 5, 2012 at 1:58 pm

    A very intriguing plot description and review. I know my wife would love to get a copy of this book for her birthday. (1 entry)
    For 2 entries, I do follow this blog by email: carlscott(at)prodigy(dot)net(dot)mx
    For 3 entries, I tweeted about the giveaway: https://twitter.com/#!/carlrscott/status/187990962864275458
    For 4 entries, I do follow on Networked Blogs.
    That’s all the allowable entries.
    Thanks for the opportunity to win this nice book.

  60. Karen says

    April 5, 2012 at 2:44 pm

    Looks like a fun read!

  61. Diane B. says

    April 5, 2012 at 3:21 pm

    I’ve often wondered what it would be to forget everything and start over. Would I make the same choices in my life? This looks like a great book. Thanks for a chance to win. I’m a follower.
    Networked Blogs Follower (Diane Bojda)

    https://twitter.com/#!/Dyniy/status/188011575850962945

  62. Diane B. says

    April 5, 2012 at 3:25 pm

    Sorry, I forgot to tell you that I live in the
    USA. I always seem to forget something. 😉
    Diane Bojda

  63. Peggy R says

    April 5, 2012 at 4:16 pm

    This looks so interesting. I’ve been thinking a lot lately about how our memories influence our lives. I’d love to read this.

    For 2 entries: I subscribe through Google Reader

    For 3 entries: I follow on Networked Blogs

    Thanks Darlene!
    ppapaya(at)gmail(dot)com
    (I’m in the US)

  64. Staci@LifeintheThumb says

    April 5, 2012 at 4:56 pm

    I adored this book!! My review posts next week and I can honestly say that I just love this author’s writing style!!!! Awesome review!

  65. Linda Kish says

    April 5, 2012 at 6:13 pm

    I would love to win/read this book. It sounds terrific.

    lkish77123 at gmail dot com

  66. Linda Kish says

    April 5, 2012 at 6:13 pm

    I am a GFC follower

    lkish77123 at gmail dot com

  67. Bookworm says

    April 5, 2012 at 7:51 pm

    Great review Dar. This book sounds very good. It’s nice to find a favorite author that continues to write good books.

  68. Mary Preston says

    April 5, 2012 at 8:00 pm

    I would love to read THE SONG REMAINS THE SAME thank you.
    INTERNATIONAL

  69. Mary Preston says

    April 5, 2012 at 8:01 pm

    GFC: Mary Preston

    Email Subscriber:

    marypres(AT)gmail(DOT)com

  70. Mary Preston says

    April 5, 2012 at 8:02 pm

    NETWORKED BLOGS: Mary Preston

  71. bn100 says

    April 6, 2012 at 12:47 am

    This sounds like a very interesting book.

  72. bn100 says

    April 6, 2012 at 12:49 am

    I follow the blog.

  73. Beth DiIorio says

    April 6, 2012 at 5:42 am

    I’ll admit it…have not yet read any books written by Allison Winnscotch. However, your enthusiasm makes me want to read this one! I follow you via email. Thanks for the giveaway.
    🙂

  74. zibilee says

    April 6, 2012 at 7:32 am

    I just finished this one, and will be reviewing it shortly. It was such a great story, and though there are a lot of stories out there about memory loss, this one was very intriguing to me. Great review, Dar 🙂

  75. Birgit says

    April 6, 2012 at 9:53 am

    Love the intriguing premise of the book! Thanks for the chance AND for thinking of your international followers :-)!

    danaan at gmx dot at

    international

  76. Birgit says

    April 6, 2012 at 9:54 am

    Follower on GFC (Birgit)

    danaan at gmx dot at

    international

  77. Birgit says

    April 6, 2012 at 9:54 am

    Networked Blogs (Birgit Lehner)

    danaan at gmx dot at

    international

  78. Margie says

    April 6, 2012 at 7:03 pm

    Thanks for the giveaway. Looks good!

  79. Margie says

    April 6, 2012 at 7:03 pm

    follower

  80. Margie says

    April 6, 2012 at 7:03 pm

    Networked Blogs follower

  81. Rachel Chan says

    April 6, 2012 at 11:00 pm

    I’m International, and thank you for being so thoughtful and improving the odds of winning for your International followers 😀
    Thank you for the giveaway, The Song Remains the Same sounds really intriguing!
    I follow you through email (rachchan2006@yahoo.com.au)

  82. Heather J. @ TLC Book Tours says

    April 7, 2012 at 9:12 pm

    I’m glad you enjoyed this one! Thanks for being on the tour.

  83. Leslie says

    April 8, 2012 at 12:18 am

    I haven’t read anything by this author yet and this sounds good. I’m a follower and I posted the giveaway in the sidebar of my blog.

  84. Nancye Davis says

    April 8, 2012 at 9:08 pm

    +1 This sounds like a book I would enjoy! I can’t imagine waking up with my memory totally gone.
    +2 GFC Follower
    +3 I Tweeted
    https://twitter.com/#!/NancyeDavis/status/189187046181584897
    +4 Networked Blogs Follower

    nancyecdavis AT bellsouth DOT net

  85. Shannon says

    April 9, 2012 at 1:19 pm

    would love to win a copy of this book – have loved all her other books!

    I follow your blog and have tweeted about it.

    Shannon
    cool_beans2000 at hotmail.com

  86. faith says

    April 11, 2012 at 7:36 am

    Can’t wait to read the book
    kyfaithw at aol dot com

  87. faith says

    April 11, 2012 at 7:37 am

    follow your blog 1
    kyfaithw at aol dot com

  88. faith says

    April 11, 2012 at 7:38 am

    follow your blog 2
    kyfaithw at aol dot com

  89. faith says

    April 11, 2012 at 7:39 am

    follow on networked blog 1
    kyfaithw at aol dot com

  90. faith says

    April 11, 2012 at 7:39 am

    follow on networked blog 2
    kyfaithw at aol dot com

  91. faith says

    April 11, 2012 at 7:40 am

    follow on networked blog 3
    kyfaithw at aol dot com

  92. faith says

    April 11, 2012 at 7:41 am

    follow on networked blog 4
    kyfaithw at aol dot com

  93. Anita Yancey says

    April 14, 2012 at 10:49 am

    I can’t imagine what it would be like to have no memory, it must be so scary. I would enjoy reading this book. Please enter me. Thanks!
    ayancey(at)dishmail(dot)net

  94. Anita Yancey says

    April 14, 2012 at 10:49 am

    Follow on GFC as Anita Yancey.
    ayancey(at)dishmail(dot)net

  95. Anita Yancey says

    April 14, 2012 at 10:51 am

    Tweeted about giveaway.
    Twitter Name:@Anita Yancey
    ayancey(at)dishmail(dot)net

  96. Anita Yancey says

    April 14, 2012 at 10:52 am

    Follow Network Blogs as Anita Yancey.
    ayancey(at)dishmail(dot)net

  97. Carol M says

    April 14, 2012 at 12:11 pm

    I haven’t read this author but I would like to. This sounds good!
    mittens0831 at aol dot com

  98. Carol M says

    April 14, 2012 at 12:11 pm

    I follow on GFC – Carol M
    mittens0831 at aol dot com

  99. Carol M says

    April 14, 2012 at 12:12 pm

    https://twitter.com/#!/CarolAnnM/status/191227341769424897
    mittens0831 at aol dot com

  100. Carol M says

    April 14, 2012 at 12:14 pm

    I Follow on Network Blogs – Carol M
    mittens0831 at aol dot com

  101. Maureen says

    April 16, 2012 at 2:43 pm

    It looks like a good story.
    I follow on GFC
    I follow on networked blogs
    I tweeted: https://twitter.com/#!/MaureenCE/status/191990107253907456

  102. Kevin Loh says

    April 16, 2012 at 9:07 pm

    I love a good story!
    I’ve subscribed to your blog via email: kevinlohxx@gmail.com
    I tweeted about this on Twitter: https://twitter.com/#!/KevinLohxx/status/192085882168287233
    I followed on Networked Blogs via Facebook.
    International entry 🙂
    Thank you! xxx

  103. Judith / Leeswammes says

    April 17, 2012 at 3:42 am

    This sounds like a great book. Thanks for the giveaway!

    I follow via GFC (Judith H).

    • Judith / Leeswammes says

      April 17, 2012 at 4:20 am

      Forgot to say, I’m outside the US, i.e., “International”.

  104. Judith R. says

    April 17, 2012 at 7:28 am

    I’m international!

  105. May Richard says

    April 17, 2012 at 1:56 pm

    Thank you! This book sounds awesome!

  106. Harvee (Book Dilettante) says

    April 18, 2012 at 7:30 am

    I can’t remember if I have already entered this contest. There are so many contestants. I’d love this book, so just to make sure, here is my entry.

    I’m an old follower.

    harvee44 at yahoo.com

  107. Helen says

    April 18, 2012 at 12:51 pm

    I would love a chance to read this
    I am an old gfc follower as Helen
    Thanks
    helldog3 at aol.com

  108. Lisa S. says

    April 18, 2012 at 3:42 pm

    I think this is an interesting take on losing your memory & would love to win it to read it!! I have been a gfc follower of yours for awhile!
    pinchbuggies at hotmaildotcom

  109. pamela james says

    April 19, 2012 at 6:52 am

    Relying on other people to tell you who you were-that seems impossible! Only you know. Others just place their perceptions of what they think you are on you.

    TY for the giveaway.
    pjames330 at aol dot com

  110. pamela james says

    April 19, 2012 at 6:53 am

    gfc follower
    pjames330 at aol dot com

  111. pamela james says

    April 19, 2012 at 6:53 am

    networked blogs follower
    pjames330 at aol dot com

  112. pamela james says

    April 19, 2012 at 6:55 am

    https://twitter.com/#!/pj436/status/192959427169628160

    pjames330 at aol dot com

  113. LuKa (Lubna) says

    April 23, 2012 at 2:36 am

    Thank you so much for making this giveaway international, as well. I’m from India.

    I also follow your blog via GFC as LuKa (Thanks for the extra entry!)

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