A Child A Mother Should Love

by Donna Lee Comer

Volume One I woke up somewhat later than I intended. I had been lax in my routine to get my exercise program started once again, so I hurriedly got dressed and left the house. I decided to cut across the yard to save some time. As I did, something caught my attention. There was a large rambling home with a porch across the front. I had never paid too much attention to it before. I saw a beautiful young girl standing there in a lovely pink dress. I suppose the color was what caught my eye! I thought to myself, “Her parents have to be so proud of her, she is lovely.” I turned to continue my run, and I stepped on a small branch. The branch crunched under my feet and I looked over at the young girl. When my eyes met hers I was startled by the emptiness and lack of emotion on her face. Her eyes were vacant and she appeared numb. What went on in this home and what had caused the emptiness in this young girl’s stare? Jill Hawkins got out of bed, and for a fleeting moment thought about her daughter Annie. The moment left as quickly as it had come and she stretched and laughed out loud. “I haven’t been this happy for a long time!” she told herself. “I am starting over again and I won’t look back. It’s my way now, all the way up and no one will interfere with my plans! If they try, they will be very sorry! Now it’s time to go and make myself beautiful.”

Genres: Drama

254 pages, Paperback

First published August 3, 2011

Reviews

[Liz Salamanca · Rating 3 out of 5]

The story was really good but the writing was HORRIBLE. If it had been done by a better, more experienced writer, it could have been a 5 star book

[Sheila · Rating 1 out of 5]

The writing in this book is very awkward...none of the conversations seem real. My other primary complaint is how very little the author seems to understand about police and hospital procedure when it comes to child abuse. Having family members in social services, the police force and the medical profession, it drove me almost to the point of not finishing this book. I almost feel as though the author is playing on our sympathies in order to skate by with inadequate research and writing. It is terrible what Annie goes through, but my sympathy for her doesn't override what I look for in a good book. The characters have to be believable, the writing needs to flow, and the story has to progress in a somewhat realistic fashion. This book had none of those qualities, which is why I rate it as lowly as I do. It is not a book I would recommend.

[Carla · Rating 3 out of 5]

Five stars for story line. One star for writing and editing - or lack thereof.

The writing is horrible but the story had me from the first page. Fast reading book, but because it's written so poorly, that's a good thing.

[Bkwyrm · Rating 3 out of 5]

I found the writing sometimes clumsy, but the story was engaging and DAMN Jill is evil.

[Suzanne · Rating 1 out of 5]

Terrible. Choppy read.

[Jennifer Sego-Benway · Rating 5 out of 5]

It is the most Inspirational Book that I have read and I couldn't put it down.
Plus, My Aunt Donna wrote it, I absolutely love all of the books that she has written.

[Ruby · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book was amazing and had me gripped from the first page to the last. I could not put this book down. It is an outstanding read which delves into the most unimaginable child abuse you can think of. You can't help but feel for Annie and the abuse she suffers at the hands of her mother Jill. This is a gripping book that you will not put down, One word of warning make sure you have both parts of the book before you start to read it. You will not want to stop when volume one ends. I read both of the books in 2 days and have to say I was not disappointed. Annie is a wonderful character that you want to just reach into the book and protect. Jill is an evil self-centered woman that you want to see pay for every injustice she does to her daughter. I will not give away any of the book by saying what happens but it was a very good read and will have you in tears in some parts and other parts you will smile for Annie...Great book Highly recommend

[Sue · Rating 5 out of 5]

Outstanding book..could not put it down. How anyone could be so cruel, evil, manipulating is beyond words.

Donna Lee Comer describes the characters in this book with detail but without going overboard. Annie is a beautiful child unwanted and unloved. Jill is a selfish women who has no room to care about anyone but herself, including her daughter Annie.

Just downloaded book two, cannot wait to read what happens.

[Amy · Rating 2 out of 5]

I agree with a lot of the previous reviews- good story line, but terrible writing! The wording the characters used was strange and irritating, the "procedures" of the police and hospital were ridiculous and far from reality. If this were written better and was closer to reality as far as police, hospitals, and child services I would have given 4-5 stars.

[Melissa · Rating 5 out of 5]

I really enjoyed reading this book... I finished it in one night because i couldnt put it down!! I needed to see the outcome!
Great storyline... Needs a little tweaking on the actual writing and a little editing, but overall I've enjoyed it. Going to move on to the second part now

[Dyann · Rating 3 out of 5]

This was an easy read but kinda hard to really imagine a mother feeling like this. This book is about a girl whose momma has no feelings for her at all and the abuse she incurs. Though for moms. Oh yeah.. and it was only 2.99 and recommended to me by amazon. :)

[Angela · Rating 4 out of 5]

I'd give it 4 1/2 if I could. Good story but a little sloppy in the writing! Can't wait to start #2!

[Sheri · Rating 5 out of 5]

I couldn't put this book down, read it in one day!!

[Barb Johnson · Rating 1 out of 5]

Horrible writing style. terrible subject matter. unsatisfying book.

[Louanne Hall Brown · Rating 4 out of 5]

Dark read. Hoping the sequel has a brighter ending.

[Cheryl · Rating 3 out of 5]

The story line was good, but the writing was crappy.
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[Kristy Matye · Rating 5 out of 5]

An excellent read but a very sad story. Brought me to tears several times

[Pam · Rating 5 out of 5]

I can not believe this mother would treat her child this way.

[Tonya Tierney · Rating 4 out of 5]

sad, but a very quick read