In The Letters From Lincoln Bee by Thaine Chase, a depressed man in his sixties is barely a shadow of the person he used to be; an enigmatic and triumphant go-getter with a list of successes that could make anyone jealous. Lincoln’s alone, bitter, and has almost zero belief in himself. When old memories emerge, he reaches out to his ex-wife Tina, asking for help. She agrees but with one condition; Lincoln will write a letter to her once a month, discussing “any issues or problems which inspired the letter itself, truthfully and without any filters.” He has doubts about the idea but is willing to try. Little does he know that the letters will open chances in life that he thought he would never have.

Thaine Chase's The Letters From Lincoln Bee is a thought-provoking, poignant story that switches between Lincoln, Tina, and Vicki's－Tina's daughter－perspectives. Although I admired his resolve to change and start anew, Lincoln is a tough character to root for, and I have no fondness for his pride. Even during his contemplative moments, his arrogance and rage are always there, ready to take over his thoughts. That said, the letter-writing request from Tina leads to unexpected discoveries and outcomes. The letters are not just helping Lincoln but also Tina as she reevaluates her life, particularly her estranged relationship with her daughter. It takes time, love, and patience for the characters to work their way towards healing and mend the bonds. Overall, this is a story of insightful life lessons of self-understanding and finding happiness amidst grandiose expectations and reality.

After having a perfect streak of achievements, Lincoln Bee's luck and success seem to have run out. He's in a very dark place right now but he wants to fight; he wants to move on from this. He thinks of people who can help him out but no one comes to mind. Then, as if the universe is somehow listening to his call, something reminds him of his ex-wife, Tina Monroe. Lincoln humbles himself and asks for Tina's help. She asks for him to write one thoughtful letter each month addressed to her. This solution she thinks of is quite simple but tricky. But Tina knows this is the only way to help Lincoln and herself.

Thaine Chase's The Letters from Lincoln Bee is not only heartfelt and but also realistic drama. It reminds one of their struggles and inspires them to push through as Lincoln picks himself up. Vivid imagery and raw emotions capture readers in every chapter. Both the characters and the story are carefully developed. The book has a slow pace and a nice flow that makes the narration even more compelling. The central concept of writing letters is a wonderful idea and the overall organization proves that Thaine Chase knows his craft well. These letters are so personal and deliberate and it's amusing to discover how one can be so good with words -- Lincoln's story could never be more articulate than this. The Letters from Lincoln Bee may be a short read but it is fully equipped with life lessons.