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Tuesday 30 October 2007

My Not-So-Fairy-Tale Life by Julie Wright


Suzanne Quincy has spent most of her young life trying to escape from her abusive mother. Her usual method is drugs or alcohol. She feels this method is working until she finds out she is pregnant. When her mother kicks her out of the house, she decides her only option is to go to Utah and see if her brother and his new wife will take her in. Throughout the book, she struggles with her brother's new religion, new friendships and her turbulent past.

This is a well-written book dealing with repentance, forgiveness and adoption. The author has managed to create a character that I started out not liking, but as she learned to like herself, I learned to like her too. The subject of adoption is also dealt with in a sensitive and insightful manner. I enjoyed this book from my Fall into Reading list and will certainly read more by Julie Wright.

3 comments:

Unknown said...

Great blog. Great book. I love Julie's writing. She has a fresh and sparkling style that works for readers of all ages.

Annette Lyon said...

This is definitely one of my top favorites in the LDS market. Great review.

alisonwonderland said...

i am not familiar with this book, but your review makes me want to take a look. thanks!

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