The Boots My Mother Gave Me
BY: Brooklyn James
Amazon Description:
Have you ever wondered what it would be like to walk through life in
someone else's shoes?
Strong-willed tomboy Harley LeBeau puts you in the boots her mother gave her, as she takes you along her journey of escape from an abusive childhood and the desire to find herself as she comes of age. Made to feel a burden to her father simply by her gender, Harley is determined to prove her worth and independence, leaving the small town she grew up in and the one boy who gave her a soft place to fall, Jeremiah Johnson. Torn between saving herself and abandoning her mother and younger sister, Harley chooses her own life in hopes they will choose theirs, too.
A mature, candid read for everyone. A must for women. The Boots My Mother Gave Me explores the dynamics of abuse and dysfunction, the courage to overcome, the strength in sisterhood, and the ongoing conflict and unconditional love between mothers and daughters.
Climb into Charlene the Chevelle for a fast-paced story about a girl who is tough enough to survive and tender enough to learn to trust in love.
Strong-willed tomboy Harley LeBeau puts you in the boots her mother gave her, as she takes you along her journey of escape from an abusive childhood and the desire to find herself as she comes of age. Made to feel a burden to her father simply by her gender, Harley is determined to prove her worth and independence, leaving the small town she grew up in and the one boy who gave her a soft place to fall, Jeremiah Johnson. Torn between saving herself and abandoning her mother and younger sister, Harley chooses her own life in hopes they will choose theirs, too.
A mature, candid read for everyone. A must for women. The Boots My Mother Gave Me explores the dynamics of abuse and dysfunction, the courage to overcome, the strength in sisterhood, and the ongoing conflict and unconditional love between mothers and daughters.
Climb into Charlene the Chevelle for a fast-paced story about a girl who is tough enough to survive and tender enough to learn to trust in love.
Book Review:
Were to even begin….
This book was a pretty powerful and emotional read. The book tells the
life story of Harley LaBeau as she struggles to find what her purpose is in
life. AND trust me this girl has some serious struggles. Harley is a singing/
song writing, high school basketball playing, tom boy, loving
daughter/sister/granddaughter and oh yeah LOVER from the small town of Georgia , Pennsylvania
As we follow Harley's story we watch her constant struggle to deal with mental and physical abuse from her father
(Soooo my least favorite character…...this man has some serious demons). What do
you think it would be like to have some one tell you your whole life “You are
Worthless to me” and not just you but your mother/little sister as well
(Heart TUG moment)? As the situation at
home got worse Harley manages to get kicked out of the house before graduating
high school. Thank goodness she had loving friends who were there for her in
this time of need. She packs her things and moves into a tiny apartment above
the garage she works at (OH ya I forgot to add Mechanic to her résumé lol).
The supporting characters in this book were interesting and I loved them
each for what life’s lessons/experiences they brought to the table. Mich
While I really like this book I would have LOVED to see Harley and Mich
While researching this book I found out this was a semi-autobiographical book of the life of Brooklyn
James herself. This did nothing more than cause me to like this book even more.
Below I am attaching a link to an audio interview Mrs. James gave discussing her life and her book. GIVE IT
A LISTEN!
SHOUT OUT TO KAZI BOOK REVIEW!
GOOD JOB MRS. JAMES!!
CHEERS,
Dr. Books
BOOK RATING: A/4.5 Stars
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