tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3655053213436215112.post3530487023595177751..comments2024-01-22T11:58:37.991-05:00Comments on Jersey Girl Book Reviews: In Leah's Wake: Terri Giuliano LongKathleen Higgins-Andersonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17118236850527205593noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3655053213436215112.post-16893433847882763812012-06-11T00:07:42.371-04:002012-06-11T00:07:42.371-04:00Thank you for stopping by and leaving your thought...Thank you for stopping by and leaving your thoughts on the book. :)Kathleen Higgins-Andersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17118236850527205593noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3655053213436215112.post-59664261207822610712012-06-10T23:56:16.237-04:002012-06-10T23:56:16.237-04:00Leah's Wake is a touching and somewhat depress...Leah's Wake is a touching and somewhat depressing novel about a troubled teenage girl and how quickly the lives of all of her family members spin out of control following her own series of increasingly self-destructive choices. It is an engaging portrayal of how each family member's role has a profound impact on the others and when one part of the family system goes awry, the others follow suit. I was especially interested by and frustrated by the family's poor communication skills with each other--this isn't a criticism of the author, it was a realistic portrayal of how families can sink into very poor communication habits. The parents were realistically flawed in their attempts to rein in their troubled daughter, while at the same time overlooking their other daughter's needs (Justine--who is the "good girl"Canadahttp://dbodygoes.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3655053213436215112.post-61004528728866977142012-01-11T16:13:42.715-05:002012-01-11T16:13:42.715-05:00Thanks BK for the very kind comment. This is defin...Thanks BK for the very kind comment. This is definitely a book that you should read, it is very poignant story and beautifully written. :)Kathleen Higgins-Andersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17118236850527205593noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3655053213436215112.post-29679962488263702062012-01-11T15:42:40.074-05:002012-01-11T15:42:40.074-05:00I love the review and the sound of this book! Adde...I love the review and the sound of this book! Added to my TBR! Thanks girls :)<br /><br />BK WalkerWriting Innovationshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09940906047460214517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3655053213436215112.post-19253978841082169242012-01-10T20:10:24.893-05:002012-01-10T20:10:24.893-05:00Awww thank you Terri! I loved In Leah's Wake, ...Awww thank you Terri! I loved In Leah's Wake, and I am honored to have hosted your virtual book tour event on Jersey Girl Book Reviews. I look forward to reading more of your books. :)Kathleen Higgins-Andersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17118236850527205593noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3655053213436215112.post-89534989254674322192012-01-10T19:57:18.590-05:002012-01-10T19:57:18.590-05:00Dear Kathleen,
Thank you very much for your gorge...Dear Kathleen,<br /><br />Thank you very much for your gorgeous review! That the story held your interest and that you felt a connection means the world to me. <br /><br />Thank you again for hosting me!! It's such an honor to be here! <br /><br />Warmest wishes,<br /><br />TerriTerri Giuliano Longhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06775973275247706424noreply@blogger.com