These Things Hidden by Heather Gudenkauf is another great novel and page turner! The story revolves around two sisters who share a terrible secret and who have both suffered horribly because of it. Allison Glenn is attempting to start her life over after serving time in prison for killing her baby. Her sister Brynn is running away from Allison and everything that reminds her of her sister and the night that everything changed. To make matters worse, the girls parents have just about erased both girls from their lives and their home. The only family connection the girls continue to have is their grandmother, who accepts both girls for who they are and tries to help in any way possible. Allison gets a job in a book store and develops a friendly relationship with the owner and her family. She lives in a half way house and does her best to start over. Brynn is working part time and going to college and continues to refuse to see or talk to Allison. Why? The past comes back to reunite the girls once again and changes their lives forevermore. I highly recommend reading this book. You will not be disappointed.
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Tuesday, April 5, 2011
These Things Hidden by Heather Gudenkauf
These Things Hidden by Heather Gudenkauf is another great novel and page turner! The story revolves around two sisters who share a terrible secret and who have both suffered horribly because of it. Allison Glenn is attempting to start her life over after serving time in prison for killing her baby. Her sister Brynn is running away from Allison and everything that reminds her of her sister and the night that everything changed. To make matters worse, the girls parents have just about erased both girls from their lives and their home. The only family connection the girls continue to have is their grandmother, who accepts both girls for who they are and tries to help in any way possible. Allison gets a job in a book store and develops a friendly relationship with the owner and her family. She lives in a half way house and does her best to start over. Brynn is working part time and going to college and continues to refuse to see or talk to Allison. Why? The past comes back to reunite the girls once again and changes their lives forevermore. I highly recommend reading this book. You will not be disappointed.
Monday, March 7, 2011
The Weight of Silence by Heather Gudenkauf
Little Calli Clark wasn't always a selective mute. In fact her mother had often called her a little chatterbox. Only four years old, Calli loved to color and tell stories. It all changedone day and Calli's voice went silent. Why? What happened to Calli that was so traumatic that she stopped speaking and singing her sweet little voice?
Petra moved in next door to Calli and soon the two girls became best friends. It didn't seem to bother Petra in the least that Calli didn't talk. She seemed to understand her wants and desires without Calli uttering a sound.
Early one summer morning Petra's parents discovered she was missing. Upon inquiring with Calli's parents, it was discovered that Calli was also missing. Police are contacted, friends and neighbors are interviewed, searches are conducted. Ms. Gudenkauf presents the reader with several possible scenarios on the disappearance of the girls. The story is told from each girl's perspective up until the very end.
I couldn't put this book down and I was quite surprised at the ending. I would highly suggest reading it!
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