Never Really Alone

by Myra Stephens

Never Really Alone tells the tale of Sarah Jane Foster, a young girl who at the tender age of seven, loses one half of herself to death. In June of 1958, her twin sister Miranda Jean, drowns in the river that runs through their farm. Is it because she’s unable to deal with the loss, so her mind solves the problem, or could it be that Miranda Jean has really returned from the dead on the day of the funeral? Of course, seven-year-old children who claim to see those who have passed on must be ill, mustn’t they? In 1958, child psychiatry was a child itself, and treatment was by today’s standards somewhat shocking. Needless to say, Sarah Jane’s world was turned more than upside down. It was as if she had been dropped into the middle of a battlefield. Thus begins Sarah Jane’s journey from happy-go-lucky twin to broken half of a whole - and her attempt to rebuild that life. All the while, still attached to her ghostly, but very real to her, sister. On the one hand, clinging to her with every fiber of her being - yet at the same time, yearning to be her own person with one voice. === Praise for Never Really Alone "A touching story of the magical, mysterious bond between twins. If you've ever thought loved ones you've lost are still with us, this is the book for you." Lise McClendon, author of the Alix Thorssen Mysteries, Dorie Lennox Mysteries and Blackbird Fly "A haunting portrait of grief, mental illness, and the unshakable bond between the quick and the dead. Unforgettable." Alanna Nash, author of various works including Golden The Story of Jessica Savitch "As a mother of identical twin sons, I strongly identified with Never Really Alone and the way the story captured the truly unique bond shared by identical twins." Dr. Donna Ligda, author

228 pages, Paperback

First published September 25, 2011

Reviews

[Karen · Rating 4 out of 5]

Miranda Jean and Sarah Jane were identical twins, what their nanny Sousa called two peas in a pod. Never alone but always together. When they are seven Miranda Jean is drowned in the river that runs through their property. Life is never the same for her sister. It seems that Miranda Jean doesn't want to leave yet and that becomes a terrible problem for Sarah Jane. She first appears at the funeral, wearing of all things the plaid bathing suit she died in. When told that Miranda was back, Sarah's parents put into the care of a psychiatrist who does electirc shock treatments to try to bring her back to reality. this is a story of the love of a set of sisters that transcends death and the coming of age of Sarah Jane. It was well written and grabs you from the start. I totally enjoyed the book.

[Myra Stephens · Rating 4 out of 5]

I can't really review this book because I wrote it. But I have to say that the characters entered my heart during its creation and have never left. Thanks to all of you who have read it and walked the path with Sarah Jane.

[Alison]

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[Kimberly · Rating 4 out of 5]

A very good book. Not really what I expected but very good.