Rumspringa

by Jesse S. Greever

Excessive drinking. Chain-smoking. Methamphetamine addiction.

Such is the life of Wilma Burrows, a woman whose lifetime has been marred by an inexplicable string of bad decisions. Scarred and shattered, she tries to manage each day as it comes, desperate to keep herself from plunging into the abyss, but the demons are always a few short steps behind her.

Sixteen years ago, one of her many indiscretions resulted in the birth of pure and untainted innocence. But that shining glimmer of decency was whisked away, only to fade away as a distant memory.

But some days, even the most faded memories have a way of reemerging in unexpected ways.

And for Wilma, that day is today.

A short story from our Nibs literary line.

Genres: Amish

9 pages, Kindle Edition

First published January 11, 2012

Reviews

[Midu Hadi · Rating 3 out of 5]

I got this book for free to read and review from Making Connections: http://www.goodreads.com/group/show/6...
A sad short story. It made me feel for Wilma like the author intended. She was such a mess, her baby girl would probably have been better off anywhere other than with herself. It also tells you that we're often too quick to judge people. Hope to read more by this author.

[B. Barron · Rating 3 out of 5]

A short, sweet, and enjoyable story. It left we with questions concerning the Amish and if they would adopt a child from the English world (my guess is they would) or take in someone not of their faith (my guess is they would not. They are something of an isolationist faith). Still these points don’t really detract from the story.

[Bonnie · Rating 5 out of 5]

I had no idea it was a short story when I voted in the poll. For $.99 & 10 minutes or so I really got my money's worth. Tightly written, used unique phrasing instead of pot boilers, & had quick but excellent character exposition necessary for a 9-page story. Surprise ending which I won't spoil.

[Rhonda · Rating 3 out of 5]

I wish I had payed closer attention when purchasing this book, as I didnt realize that it was a short story ( 9 pages) until I got to the end. Nothing earth shattering here. The book was decent, for a short, but carried a lot of potential for a full novel.

[Joan · Rating 5 out of 5]

I loved this book, there were no hard feelings or guilt trips just understanding and love. I thought it was a great story and enjoyed it very much.

[Kathryn · Rating 4 out of 5]

premise was good, wish there had been more to the story written. I liked the idea of her sending her birth mother back to live with her family.