Sunday, April 13, 2008

Remarkable Memoir

If you have found your way to this site because you are penning a life story, look to the efficiency of this woman's craft. Her jam packed sentences, each holding melody as well as moving the story along, make up the most inspiring writing I have read in years (if ever, frankly). I pray I grow up to be such a writer!

As a side note, I did have to stop near the end due to the repetitive abuse that just didn't improve, despite the passing of years. There was a bleakness reminiscent of Angela's Ashes. I cared so much about the characters Ashworth developed, reading became agony. I flashed forward to see what the heck happened, just to be done.

There is a quality of writing about abuse that sometimes ends up being abusive, even when the sentances are perfection.

Over all, I did not waste my time on her book and keep it close for reference as I write. I learned far more than this posting can say. I cannot wait for this woman's novel.

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