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Title: The Shade of My Own Tree by SHEILA WILLIAMS ISBN: 0-345-46517-2 Publisher: One World/Ballantine Pub. Date: 26 August, 2003 Format: Paperback Volumes: 1 List Price(USD): $12.95 |
Average Customer Rating: 4.7 (10 reviews)
Rating: 5
Summary: The Tree of Life
Comment: Sheila Williams' second offering of a down on her luck woman packs the same punch as her first offering, Dancing On the Edge of the Roof. The Shade of My Own Tree introduces Opal Sullivan, a mentally and physically battered divorcee trying to decide what to do with her life. Williams expertly takes us back in time to relive Opal's life as a young mother and wife forced to sever ties with her extended family.
After purchasing a dilapidated house in Appalachia, Opal puts in motion the necessary renovations to take in female boarders temporarily. While the core of the novel highlights Opal's strengths coupled with the reservations of putting her dreams in motion, Williams showcases some very zany characters that add much-needed humor to Opal's situation. These characters allow Opal to offer a helping hand in their lives while Opal gets a glimpse of the person she once was. What better person to help a battered woman than a former battered woman.
With witty dialogue, a helping hand from Opal and from the boarders and other new friends, Sheila Williams offers hope for everyday women with a renewed energy.
Reviewed by Dawn R. Reeves
APOOO BookClub
Rating: 5
Summary: Out -Freakin- Standing!
Comment: Sheila Williams has delivered another outstanding adventure of a women on a personal journey. In Dancing on the Edge of the Roof, her debut novel; Juanita Lewis' adventure starts on a bus ride to nowhere. Opal Sullivan the protagnist in The Shade of My Own Tree adventure begins at a yellow house on Burning Church Road.
I once heard someone say that God promised everything we need is already in us. After fifteen years of physical, sexual, mental and verbal abuse Opal finds within her what she needs to handle life when it gets out of control.
She is joined by a plethora of colorful characters who could pass for a little devil, a vampire and a knight in shining armor. Fortunately for Ms Sullivan these characters are her allies and teach her how to find a nice place in the shade.
Ms. Williams vivid writing style will keep you entertained from cover to cover. She has satiated the taste buds of this avid reader.
Rating: 5
Summary: Can't keep her down
Comment: This is a touching story about a woman who finally finds strength to walk away from an unhealthy marriage. Women from all walks of life are sure to enjoy this one because if you haven't been there, you at least know of someone who has.
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Title: Dancing on the Edge of the Roof by Sheila Williams ISBN: 034545930X Publisher: One World Pub. Date: 29 October, 2002 List Price(USD): $12.95 |
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Title: Some Things I Never Thought I'd Do by PEARL CLEAGE ISBN: 0345456068 Publisher: One World/Ballantine Pub. Date: 26 August, 2003 List Price(USD): $23.95 |
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Title: Love by TONI MORRISON ISBN: 0375409440 Publisher: Knopf Pub. Date: 28 October, 2003 List Price(USD): $23.95 |
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Title: Camilla's Roses by Bernice L. McFadden ISBN: 0525947965 Publisher: Dutton Books Pub. Date: 22 April, 2004 List Price(USD): $23.95 |
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Title: Laelia : A Novel by Ruth-Miriam Garnett ISBN: 0743466306 Publisher: Atria Books Pub. Date: 01 January, 2004 List Price(USD): $23.00 |
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