captivates the heart, December 6, 2011 By pfrannie - A Contented Mind: Love, Hope and the Complicated Mess of Redefining One's Life (Kindle Edition)By the end of the first chapter of A Contented Mind, I was mesmerized by the way Samantha Hoffman shaped her characters and literally could not put down this book. She has a command of words and ideas and a truly unique writing style. This is an engaging novel of love found, the heartbreak of betrayal, and the power of friendships, both human and pets. A book to be savored and devoured. Deeply passionate, Hoffman has bared her soul and, trustingly, shares it with us. I can only hope for more from this author, and soon.