The Switch-hctiwS ehT

by Lucille LaBossiere

AFTER ENDURING A DIFFICULT LIFE, Evelyn Parker seems to have it all-a marriage proposal from her soul mate and a beautiful eight-year-old daughter. But after her car plunges over a cliff, her life is abruptly snuffed out; her daughter, Kimberley, is sent to live with her widowed aunt. At such a young age, Kimberley has no idea how the events that soon begin unfolding will shape her future.

Aunt Beatrice, who at just thirty years old is already sporting gray hair after the death of both her husband and her sister, is forced back to work to support her niece. As she grows into a young adult, Kimberley never forgets her aunt's act of kindness and is determined to repay her. Just as she is ready to begin her career, an opportune moment not only offers Kimberley the chance to fulfill her long-held dream to show her gratitude to Aunt Beatrice, but also propels her into a relationship that will change her life forever.

In this romantic tale, a young girl begins a coming-of-age journey that eventually leads her to discover the meaning of true love.

268 pages, Paperback

First published June 28, 2011

About the author

I grew up in Duncan and graduated from Cowichan High, class of 1969. I am married to Jim LaBossiere and we have two grown children and six grandchildren. We have lived in Cranbrook and Kitimat, before retiring to Terrace 15 years ago. "The Switch-hctiwS ehT" was my first book and was based on an idea that I had as a little girl. This book is dedicated to my father, George Kocurek, who passed away on 2009 at the grand age of 96.

In 2015, we came home to Duncan where I have just completed my second book, "Eight Hours" which I dedicated to my mother, Agnes. This book continues with some characters from the first, but is a different genre, being a fast paced crime thriller taking place across only one day and most of it only, in eight hours!

Reviews

[Kim · Rating 4 out of 5]

Kimberley has had a life of ups and downs. She is a snotty nine year old being raised by her single mom. Luckily her Aunt Beatrice lives near by and things with her mom's boyfriend are going well. That is until there is an accident. Kim, Beatrice and Bill have to find a way to muddle through and find peace after their lose. The book continues on through Kimberley and Beatrice's life. With each trial and tribulation they always support each other. No one supports Kim like Beatrice and Bill. And no one is more thankful for the sacrifices Beatrice has made than Kim. This book is a sweet love story of family, finding love and staying positive in the face adversity.

[Michelle · Rating 4 out of 5]

Wonderful first novel!! Really enjoyed it!