Yes, I may still technically be homeless, but I do have a roof over my head. Yes, I am having to live in a nightmare and literally staring my trauma in the face on a day-to-day basis, but I realize that I am stronger now than I was when I was younger. Yes, I am in the m...
Coming of age isn't just a story type, though, it's also a genre in and of itself, and some of the stories below could fit on the “coming of age” shelf at a bookstore or in your “coming of age” Netflix queue. With that in mind, let's look at a few coming of age stor...
Amy C. Williams’ devotion this morning on the rich young man from Matthew 19 put me in mind of this beautiful book I read over and over during my childhood, and I decided it was a good day for a reread. Aside from the exquisite illustrations, the story gives a picture of what would...
It’s been so long since I’ve actually read and finished a book, and it’s been even longer since I’ve posted on my blog! I took a hiatus because of the wedding, but now that I’m married, I have more free time finally. (Until February, when I go to grad school for 2 year...
Excerpts from those dozens of diaries are what became my first book, The Letter, I Sent You published in 1991. Then some time in my twenties, I saw a documentary about Gregory Peck’s life. When asked how he would like to be remembered, he answered, “as a great storyteller”. Those...
influences my work in so many ways. I could, and probably will, write a book on the subject. Like Con, she defied all of the stereotypes about women and mothers in a time in which such defiance was not the norm. She also was and is a divine storyteller. She preserves the history ...
of violence as he gets busy for the first time with Willow Clemont AKA the future Mrs. Diaz. The childhood trauma that shapes Jesus’ life is the core of the book, but it’s the erotic unveiling that will keep you riveted as this chapter gets sexy. (Yes, I use my sexy voice.) ...
Maigen Jones' book, "Demons and Predators," provides a glimpse into the author's personal experience with childhood sexual abuse and the impact it had on her life. She shares how the trauma affected her worldview and caused her to feel shame, fear, and anger. However, she also shares her...
The email finds me well. If anything, it makes my heart giddy, and even as I go about my day, I am covered in its warmth. However, as soon as I retire to bed, this warmth fleets into a feeling I cannot name. It’s a feeling which prevents me from reposing so that I am left...
A woman widowed from her abusive husband; her young son, and a gay man hiding his sexuality. Their bond asks the question what really makes a family? Betty, Solo and Mr Chetan have lived in my head since I read this in the first half of the year. Gorgeous. Longer reviewhere. ...