
Shade of My Own Tree
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Narrated by:
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Patricia R. Floyd
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By:
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Sheila Williams
The courage to change doesn't come easy. When Opal Sullivan walks out on an abusive husband after 15 years, she has only her dreams in her pocket. Her new beginning starts in Appalachian River country, where she sees a bit of herself in a graceful but dilapidated house. Like Opal, the house is worn-out and somewhat beaten up, but it still stands proudly and deserves a second chance.
So Opal opens her doors - and her heart - to a parade of unforgettable characters. There's sassy Bette Smith with her cantaloupe-colored hair and four-inch heels; short-tempered Gloria and her devilish son, Troy; the mysterious Dana, who dresses in black and keeps exclusively nocturnal hours; a dog named "Bear" who is afraid of his own shadow; and Jack, who doesn't mind hanging out with an OBBWA (old black broad with an attitude). It is Jack who helps Opal understand a funny thing about life: You can't move forward if you keep looking back.
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Excellent story
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Loved the book
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This book follows Opal and a whole cast of characters as they navigate their troubled past, abusive relationships, and seek second chances and fresh new beginnings in their lives. Sheila Williams always, always, has a way of touching your very spirit and moving you emotionally. I have read her books Dancing On The Edge Of The Roof and On The Right Side Of A Dream and loved those! This book, Shade Of My Own Tree, once again reminded me why I love Sheila Williams's writing. I never have anything negative to say about her books. Sheila Williams usually writes about women, their struggles, and their ability to overcome those struggles. Her books have a real and sad truth to them which can be heartbreaking, sad, triggering at times, eye opening, and stirring. But she always leaves you with hope, empowerment, wisdom, and the ability to find your inner strength to move forward as all of her characters tend to do.
I really connected to Opal and a few of the other characters in this book. I was laughing, gasping in surprise, and angry at times through the story. This book can be triggering as it does deal with domestic abuse throughout the book and even talks about how these women were abused, but it also discusses a lot more on the resilience of the human spirit through dark times, how everyone can get that second chance to be happy, and how to move forward and reclaim your life when you aren't even sure how to. Patricia R. Floyd does a fabulous job narrating this story as well. She has a very good pace in her reading and the emotion and depth she brings to the characters really brings the book to life.
Another soul touching and empowering book!
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Im not sure if I wanted this book to end
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Insightful!
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Opals ability to find hope after being in such a toxic situation That caused her so much harm
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A touch of my own life
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When Is The Movie Coming Out?!!!
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Great Listen…but 1 problem.
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when the leaves fall
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