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Absolutely loved this book!!! Story was heart breaking but so real. Full of pain, friendship, kindness and lessons of the heart. A book for all women to read.
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This book was hard to read, but it needs to be read. Gina Holmes has written a harsh novel of a young woman who is beaten and abused by her husband, and the friends who help her get away from him. Highly recommended.
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Its a hauntingly heart-breaking story. One that tugs on the heart strings and makes you aware to a whole new level to abuse, both physical and emotional.
I did not understand the cycle of abuse more fully until I got older. Why couldnt these women just stand up and walk away? Because they cant. And this novel so clearly depicts the hard and desperate life of that cycle.
Penny is not a strong character. She doesnt have the backbone she needs to succeedyet. But the beautiful part about this story is the reader sees it. They know its there, she just needs to allow herself to grow and strengthen.
Written in first person, Penny is telling the story, not to the reader, but to her young son. Its a different rhythm to fall into, but once I grew accustomed to the style, its unique and very memoir-like. The spiritual truths of the story arent overt, but are very present. In the lives and words of her new friends, Penny sees who she can become. I could only feel for her as it always seemed so far out of her reach. Shes as true to life as our neighbors.
This is not an easy story to read. Its not light or funny or any shade of romantic; what it is: deep. Eye-opening. Heart-changing. Strong.
This review is my honest opinion. Thanks to the publishers through CFBA for my copy to review.
I did not understand the cycle of abuse more fully until I got older. Why couldnt these women just stand up and walk away? Because they cant. And this novel so clearly depicts the hard and desperate life of that cycle.
Penny is not a strong character. She doesnt have the backbone she needs to succeedyet. But the beautiful part about this story is the reader sees it. They know its there, she just needs to allow herself to grow and strengthen.
Written in first person, Penny is telling the story, not to the reader, but to her young son. Its a different rhythm to fall into, but once I grew accustomed to the style, its unique and very memoir-like. The spiritual truths of the story arent overt, but are very present. In the lives and words of her new friends, Penny sees who she can become. I could only feel for her as it always seemed so far out of her reach. Shes as true to life as our neighbors.
This is not an easy story to read. Its not light or funny or any shade of romantic; what it is: deep. Eye-opening. Heart-changing. Strong.
This review is my honest opinion. Thanks to the publishers through CFBA for my copy to review.
Penny elopes with Trent, hoping for happily ever after, but in reality, marries a man who abuses her. When Trent is injured, she gets a job and meets two women who become her friends and help her.
This was an emotional story, as told by Penny to her son. It was not an easy book to read, but worth it. Well done.
This was an emotional story, as told by Penny to her son. It was not an easy book to read, but worth it. Well done.
This is a story that takes a look into the world of domestic abuse. A young 17 year-old Penny Carson was ripe for being lured into a relationship that would betray her love-starved heart when Trent Taylor came along. The story opens here and takes the reader on a somewhat predictable, but at the same time unimaginable for most, course. Circumstances suddenly change and with Trent unable to work, Penny finds herself employed and making friends with two very unpredictable Christian ladies. They are fearless in their quest to help Penny as she wrestles with the desire to escape her abusive marriage and the fear of being alone and pregnant. This is a worthwhile book for the glimpse it gives into the mind of a victim of abuse, the hope and courage it may bolster for one who is trapped, and the challenge it gives to those who are potentially safe havens for abuse victims.
