The Abuse of Ashley Collins was a disturbing book. I was personally unnerved while writing this story. There were even moments where I contemplated shelving the book. So, I think it’s safe to assume someone out there might have been offended by the content of this book. If you were offended, please accept my sincerestContinue reading “The Abuse of Ashley Collins * Jon Athan”
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The Girl Next Door * Jack Ketchum
A few years back I’ve watched a horror movie called “The Girl Next Door”. I was terrified. I was upset. It made me hate the adults and the kids with ferocity. A year later, I thought I’d found the book based on which the movie was made, but it turned out to be a dud.Continue reading “The Girl Next Door * Jack Ketchum”
The Pretty Ones – Ania Ahlborn Book Review
I don’t think I’ve read such a lovely and creepy story about a woman and her brother since The Visitors – Catherine Burns.
Big Little Lies – Liane Moriarty Book Review
No matter how seemingly perfect a person’s life is, no one can ever tell what demons he or she is fighting within. That is the premise of this lovely book which delves into analysing the complex social dynamics that form between parents who do a school-run. Big Little Lies is a brilliant take on ex-husbands andContinue reading “Big Little Lies – Liane Moriarty Book Review”
Kelsey Rae Dimberg-Girl in the Rearview Mirror
Finn Hunt is the nanny for 4 year old Amabel, the daughter of Philip and Marina Martin. Philip’s father is a senator in Arizona, and the hope is one day Philip will be able to slide in and take his seat once his father decides to step down. Despite being the hired help, Finn feelsContinue reading “Kelsey Rae Dimberg-Girl in the Rearview Mirror”
If my father loved me * Rosie Thomas
Rosie Thomas brings forward an interesting novel of the complexities of family and the sacrifices we make for the ones we love. Sadie’s life is calm and complete. She is a mother, a good friend, and the robust survivor of a marriage she deliberately left behind. She has come to believe that she has everythingContinue reading “If my father loved me * Rosie Thomas”
The Memory Keeper’s Daughter – Kim Edwards
When I picked up the Reader’s Digest collections of stories, this is the one I really wanted to read, but I had to start with a crap one called “An Offer you can’t refuse”. In the year 1964, a set of twin is born in the peaceful house of a country doctor and his youngContinue reading “The Memory Keeper’s Daughter – Kim Edwards”
How I Met My Son: A Journey Through Adoption by Rosalind Powell
How I Met My Son is more than a memoir, it is an invaluable guide to the reality of adoption in the UK. Both joyful and heartbreaking, the path to becoming a parent is laid bare. The story explores the sadness of infertility, the rigours of IVF, the minefield of social services, the intensity ofContinue reading “How I Met My Son: A Journey Through Adoption by Rosalind Powell”
Is it just me or is it not normal to kiss your kids on the lips?
I’m pretty new on the parenting scene and last night I got asked a pretty weird question: “Mommy, why won’t you kiss me on the lips? Don’t you love me?”
Surprised by Joy BY WILLIAM WORDSWORTH
Surprised by joy—impatient as the Wind I turned to share the transport—Oh! with whom But Thee, long buried in the silent Tomb, That spot which no vicissitude can find? Love, faithful love, recalled thee to my mind— But how could I forget thee?—Through what power, Even for the least division of an hour, Have IContinue reading “Surprised by Joy BY WILLIAM WORDSWORTH”
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