Tatum O'Neal, the youngest Oscar winner at the age of ten, in her performance of Paper Moon. Tatum's home life was always in shambles, her mother was aTatum O'Neal, the youngest Oscar winner at the age of ten, in her performance of Paper Moon. Tatum's home life was always in shambles, her mother was an acholic and her father was punishing and distant. When Tatum was in her late teens she began her life spiraling down ward with drugs. Tatum married John McEnroe a very explosive character. They had three children together, later they divorced. After many try's at sobriety, Tatum has recovered. Realizing the love from her children, she now is loving herself....more
Mennonite Women from a colony in Canada suffered under Patriarch violence . Eight of the women gathered in a hay loft above a barn to decide what to doMennonite Women from a colony in Canada suffered under Patriarch violence . Eight of the women gathered in a hay loft above a barn to decide what to do...stay or.. leave.
Some of the men were still in prison for their deeds done to women in the colony.
This story is a reaction through fiction to these true life events.
The movie of this story closely follows the book....more
A very heartwarming story of the Hite sisters, Helen, who worked as a nurse and Lutie who did fashion ads for a department store. It was 1918 and the A very heartwarming story of the Hite sisters, Helen, who worked as a nurse and Lutie who did fashion ads for a department store. It was 1918 and the Spanish flu was rampant in Denver plus there was WWI They had renters in their basement; Maud and Gus Streeter and their ten year old daughter Dorothy. Mr. Streeter was very abusive to his wife and daughter. Maud died of the flu and Dorothy was left alone many days. One day Mr. Streeter was found dead on the sister's kitchen floor. Helen stood over him with a knife in her hand. Who was responsible? What will happen to Dorothy?...more
Charlotte recently widowed, decided she needed a change in her life. After her husband suddenly passes away. She sells the house and most of her belonCharlotte recently widowed, decided she needed a change in her life. After her husband suddenly passes away. She sells the house and most of her belongings and makes a big move to a trailer house in Paradise, a trailer park.
The story takes the reader on a journey of meeting new people, opening up and not trying to hid in your past hurts.
She organizes a women's softball team and gets the whole community in the trailer park involved. All this much to her mother's negative thinking....more
Fran is a nurse and her husband Robert is a cop. He has taken his authority too far. He beats her, not just once, but too many times.
From a co-worker Fran is a nurse and her husband Robert is a cop. He has taken his authority too far. He beats her, not just once, but too many times.
From a co-worker Fran finds out there are safe houses out there, but you have to change your identity, call no one form your past.
Fran allows this to happen...if she doesn't death is her alternative. She and her ten year old son Robert move to Florida. Everything is going ok. During the holidays, she is lonely for her sister and calls her and talks for twenty three minutes. She broke the rules. The person in charge wants to move her and her son again, with new identities.
Later in the year Robert calls his dad. He wanted to know the truth in a matter. He was still loyal to his father.
Next thing Robert the cop finds them in Florida and taken he son with him. Claimed his wife kidnapped their son.
As Frances reflects on her life in Florida. She doesn't have her son, but now she has a little girl she recently gave birth too. There is a nice man in her life. She is never beaten again. It was a trade off....more
Tara , the youngest of six children grew up In Idaho, brought up Mormon. She and her siblings were somewhat home schooled, but not on a regular bases.Tara , the youngest of six children grew up In Idaho, brought up Mormon. She and her siblings were somewhat home schooled, but not on a regular bases.
Her father a survivalist, believed the government was out out get him. The children never saw a doctor or nurse. Their mother grew herbs and knew how to heal holistically. She was also a midwife. Tara was never in a public school, but had the desire to learn. She taught herself algebra, math and science. Her goal was to pass the ACT test.
She entered BYU and did well,BA degree. She applied for loans and a lot of support from her teachers. She enrolled in Cambridge university and was awarded the Gates Cambridge scholarship. After that she earned a degree form Trinity Collage, then to Harvard where she earned a Phd in history
A heart warming story of a woman, loyal to her friend...taking in her friends children after she died of a drug overdose. Caroline worked in the fashiA heart warming story of a woman, loyal to her friend...taking in her friends children after she died of a drug overdose. Caroline worked in the fashion industry in New York City, as a designer, until her boss stole her ideas and claimed they as his own. She leaves New York and goes back to her home town of Oysterville, Washington with her best friends children. She starts the Oysterville Sewing Circle as a place of healing for abused women, then they joined with other groups to make a strong statement. When her adoption of the children is challenged, she has witnesses to support her and disclaim the father of these children. Her dreams come true when Will Jensen asks for her hand in marriage. She has loved him since she was 13; the first summer they met...more
A priest loosing his way through temptation. He deplored the way the older priests behaved and they more or less condoned his activities. An innocent iA priest loosing his way through temptation. He deplored the way the older priests behaved and they more or less condoned his activities. An innocent idea of helping a fatherless family, the mother and her children. These ideas took him away from God. The story will be continued in the next book. I won this Free Book from Goodreads First-Reads....more
I won this Free Book from Goodreads First-Reads. Thankyou Goodreads for choosing me to win this book. I've really enjoyed reading it. A story of loss aI won this Free Book from Goodreads First-Reads. Thankyou Goodreads for choosing me to win this book. I've really enjoyed reading it. A story of loss and family and healing by sharing. An Elephant in a Sanctuary in Thailand suffering from a bad infection, abuse and loneliness A vet from America also suffering from the loss of her family. Both are healed through trust and patience. At the beginning of each chapter there was a quote from an author or poet. They were all inspiring....more
**spoiler alert** What an amazing heart breaking story of a young girl (Veronika ) who took very good care of her baby brother. Veronika was abused by **spoiler alert** What an amazing heart breaking story of a young girl (Veronika ) who took very good care of her baby brother. Veronika was abused by her Uncle and his sister, her mother. She did have a good relationship with her grandfather, who was very encouraging and showed his love to her. Besides the physical abuse were were times of neglect; in not having enough food in the house when her parents left them alone for a week or two. Veronika was a gifted pianist and studied very hard. After the death of her grandfather she was once more betrayed. I won this Free book from Goodreads First-Reads.
I look forward to reading more of Veronika's books...more
An LA cop (Ben) investigation a murder of a young teen boy in East LA; brings back his demons that started in his teens and that is still with him. BeAn LA cop (Ben) investigation a murder of a young teen boy in East LA; brings back his demons that started in his teens and that is still with him. Ben thinks about his coach in high school, maybe he is the serial killer. No not the coach, but he is investigated though, but a small, fast man in the shadows. Good story. It was like two stories wrapped into one. I won this Free book from Goodreads First-Reads. ...more
I won this Free book through Goodreads First Reads. I read this book in one day,; it was very captivating story of a young boy that endured physical aI won this Free book through Goodreads First Reads. I read this book in one day,; it was very captivating story of a young boy that endured physical aw well as mental abuse. It was hard to read about it. His life was changed when a pastor and his wife took him in and adopted him ....more
A young girl was kidnapped and was held captive for Seven years. Her son Jack lived in the Room for Five years. She did her best as a mother to teach JA young girl was kidnapped and was held captive for Seven years. Her son Jack lived in the Room for Five years. She did her best as a mother to teach Jack about life, numbers, reading and having faith. She helped him to escape so they both could have freedom. She had a tough road ahead of her to finish teaching him about the outside world. There was clousier for Jack and his mother when they were allowed to visit the Room a retrieve some of Jack's toys....more
How far would a mother go to protect her child. Nina Frost, an Assistant District attorney goes beyond the justice system to avenge her son's sexual prHow far would a mother go to protect her child. Nina Frost, an Assistant District attorney goes beyond the justice system to avenge her son's sexual preditor. No one could see this coming. There are more twists and turns in the story, making it unforgettable. Jodi Picoult is one of my favorite authors....more