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“Ordered it, and forgot it!”
Tabitha S wrote this review Friday, September 4 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No“Excellent, read it twice. ”
Lucille D aka "Hale" wrote this review Friday, July 10 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“Writing style was annoying at times - but it lent itself to the nature of the book. After considering not finishing it several times I found that after completing it all came together. So glad I read it. Would recommend to read for those that want or need a view of a different life style from the white, middle class educated masses.”
nancy c wrote this review Thursday, May 28 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“This was based on a true story and a very sad one at that. Ruthie Mae was abused throughout her formative years, but somehow managed to carve out an existance that lead to her everntual happiness. All of her step sisters mistreated her at one time or another, she never knew her father, and barely knew her mother, who died a tragic death when Ruthie was still a child.
Brian B. wrote this review Wednesday, March 18 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
This book takes a look at what we sometimes call family and how fractured it really is. One person's reality may be another person's nightmare. There are a lot's of downers in this book, but there are a few up moments as well. It is an interesting book that may help shed light on ones own family relations and the word "family" in general.”
“This book was very interesting at the same time very sad story. Gal goes through a lot of abusive situation. A must read will make cry.”
Raquel wrote this review Sunday, March 1 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“I finished this book in like 3 days!! it would have been faster if I could have gotten away from the kids! it was very deep.... it left you hating some of the family and gave you a real idea of what it means to overcome!she worked on her life and made a way when there really wasn't one”
Harley s wrote this review Tuesday, December 30 2008. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“OMG! There aren't enough words to express how quickly I DEVOURED this book. Talk about poignant. I laughed out loud at some passages, and wanted to cry at other parts. I wonder if 'Ruthie' is still alive and what she is doing? Through it all, she managed to not only survive, but SURPASS her greatest expectations. I'm sure her story has to have helped others out there like her. Some of those relatives I just wanted to pimp-slap for their behavior!”
ReadingRattler wrote this review Tuesday, May 27 2008. ( reply | view 1 replies | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“I just kept thinking, "Wow. These things were happening to her during my lifetime." Good story. ”
Ginny wrote this review Friday, January 11 2008. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“A sad book, but I loved every minute of it! Shame we never heard from Ruthie Bolton again. She's an awesome writer.”
Jacquie wrote this review Sunday, October 7 2007. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
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