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Publisher:
1st Books Library |
Release
Date: 2003 |
ISBN:
1410749819 |
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Format
Reviewed: Trade Paperback |
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Genre:
Women's Literature |
Reviewed:
2003 |
Reviewer:
Janet Elaine Smith |
Reviewer
Notes: Reviewer, Janet Elaine Smith is the author
of 11 published novels, the latest being Par for the Course,
And They Called Her General Leigh, A Lumberjack Christmas and
A Christmas Dream. She also writes for many magazines, both
print and online. |
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American
Woman American Strong
By Melissa
S. James
The
events of 9/11 shocked the world, but no one more than Arianna Neumiller.
She is a young pregnant woman, with a whole bag full of trials and
tribulations. The last thing she needs is for the final phone call
from her parents-just before their names show up on the casualty
list of the tragedy.
Arianna
travels on a road to search for answers. She is plagued by a very
abusive husband, who causes her to lose her very-much wanted baby,
the loss of her parents and the shocking news that she was adopted.
It seems as if her entire world is about to crumble.
The
endearing thing about American Woman American Strong is the
fact that even in the face of such problems, Arianna is somehow
able to overcome all the obstacles that attempt to trip her up.
Her best friend, Regina, is as strong as Arianna, as is her aunt.
This
book will leave you feeling like you can conquer anything. If Arianna
can triumph, just imagine how easy it should be for those of us
whose problems are so much smaller than hers to be victorious.
The
descriptions in the book of the places Arianna travels to-Iowa,
Washington state and eventually to Pakistan-are fascinating, but
the real strength of author Melissa S. James is in her characters.
You not only come away sympathizing with them, but feeling like
they could easily become some of your own best friends. If the chips
were down, I would definitely want somebody like Arianna in my corner.
A very
good read, and if you feel insecure in your own situation, a definite
recommendation.
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