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A Long Walk Home
A Long Walk Home by Diane Amos released on Oct 25, 2005 is available now for purchase.
304 pages, Mass Market Paperback
First published November 1, 2005
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About the author
Diane Amos
11 booksThe thought of writing a book never entered my mind until a friend mentioned she was writing a romance and belonged to the Maine Chapter of the Romance Writers of America. I accompanied her to a meeting, and I was hooked. Undaunted, to me, writing a book was simply stringing together sentences to form paragraphs, arranging the paragraphs into scenes, then placing the scenes into chapters. If I wrote enough chapters-viola, I had a book.
Little did I know!
Finally, nine books and seven years later I received "The Call" at 10:11 AM on October16th, 2002. The editor of Five Star wanted to discuss my book! The rest is history.
I live in a small town north of Portland, Maine with my husband, Dave. We have four grown children, four grandsons and two granddaughters. I operate an art studio in my home where I teach both children and adults. Many of my adult students have taken classes from me for years and have become great friends. We have so much fun in class, at times, I wonder whether I should be paying them. I hope they don't read this bio.
I'm an established Maine artist. My paintings are in private collections across the United States. When I'm not writing or painting, I'd like to say I'm either racking up miles on my exercise bike or jogging in a marathon-sounds impressive, but don't believe it. I know that exercise is good for me, but why can't it be as much fun as it looks on the television infomercials that persuade us to buy their torturous machines?
I enjoy spending time with my family at our camp on a small Maine pond or watching television-I confess I'm a reality show addict-what better place to find characters for my books!
I've been married for over thirty-five years to my real-life hero, a man who's supported and encouraged me over the years and still puts a smile on my face.
Little did I know!
Finally, nine books and seven years later I received "The Call" at 10:11 AM on October16th, 2002. The editor of Five Star wanted to discuss my book! The rest is history.
I live in a small town north of Portland, Maine with my husband, Dave. We have four grown children, four grandsons and two granddaughters. I operate an art studio in my home where I teach both children and adults. Many of my adult students have taken classes from me for years and have become great friends. We have so much fun in class, at times, I wonder whether I should be paying them. I hope they don't read this bio.
I'm an established Maine artist. My paintings are in private collections across the United States. When I'm not writing or painting, I'd like to say I'm either racking up miles on my exercise bike or jogging in a marathon-sounds impressive, but don't believe it. I know that exercise is good for me, but why can't it be as much fun as it looks on the television infomercials that persuade us to buy their torturous machines?
I enjoy spending time with my family at our camp on a small Maine pond or watching television-I confess I'm a reality show addict-what better place to find characters for my books!
I've been married for over thirty-five years to my real-life hero, a man who's supported and encouraged me over the years and still puts a smile on my face.
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January 6, 2019
Wa-hoo, another home book down! Thousands more to go!
After Annie's sister is found and taken to the hospital due to a drug overdose, her 13-year-old niece needs somewhere to stay. Annie opens her doors to her niece, happy to do what she can. She hasn't seen Summer since she was 9, but she couldn't have changed that much. Could she have?
When Summer arrives from Maine with dyed hair, black clothes, and a filthy mouth, Annie realizes that things may be harder than what she originally anticipated. And when her sister calls to say she's entering rehab, Annie must adjust to life with her niece and vice verse. It is during this time when Annie learns who is really her friend and who isn't.
This is a nice and easy read. I enjoy books like this about family. This book also deals with the effects drugs can have on family members, and how when children act out it is due to a variety of reasons. Summer is clearly upset about her mother's broken promises and drug use, but she still strives to make her proud no matter what. Annie can see what others cannot. She does everything in her power to make sure that Summer is successful.
I hope Annie's sister signed away custody at some point.
After Annie's sister is found and taken to the hospital due to a drug overdose, her 13-year-old niece needs somewhere to stay. Annie opens her doors to her niece, happy to do what she can. She hasn't seen Summer since she was 9, but she couldn't have changed that much. Could she have?
When Summer arrives from Maine with dyed hair, black clothes, and a filthy mouth, Annie realizes that things may be harder than what she originally anticipated. And when her sister calls to say she's entering rehab, Annie must adjust to life with her niece and vice verse. It is during this time when Annie learns who is really her friend and who isn't.
This is a nice and easy read. I enjoy books like this about family. This book also deals with the effects drugs can have on family members, and how when children act out it is due to a variety of reasons. Summer is clearly upset about her mother's broken promises and drug use, but she still strives to make her proud no matter what. Annie can see what others cannot. She does everything in her power to make sure that Summer is successful.
I hope Annie's sister signed away custody at some point.
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April 9, 2009
A nice story for a rainy afternoon!
From back cover:
"Do teenage girls come with instruction manuals?
The call came out of the blue - Annie's sister Dana is in rehab...can her thirteen-year-old daughter come stay in Maine with Annie? But the wild child in black and piercings is not the sweet little girl Annie remembers.
Surly, sullen and scared, Summer puts a gigantic wedge between Annie and her lover, her friends, even her wonderful ex-mother-in-law. Yet Annie has always described herself as a dandelion: not the prettiest flower perhaps, but the most determined and resilient. She refuses to give up on Summer. As days become weeks, downs (slowly!) become ups and risks turn into rewards. And for Annie, the long walk home to what matters most has been worth every step."
From back cover:
"Do teenage girls come with instruction manuals?
The call came out of the blue - Annie's sister Dana is in rehab...can her thirteen-year-old daughter come stay in Maine with Annie? But the wild child in black and piercings is not the sweet little girl Annie remembers.
Surly, sullen and scared, Summer puts a gigantic wedge between Annie and her lover, her friends, even her wonderful ex-mother-in-law. Yet Annie has always described herself as a dandelion: not the prettiest flower perhaps, but the most determined and resilient. She refuses to give up on Summer. As days become weeks, downs (slowly!) become ups and risks turn into rewards. And for Annie, the long walk home to what matters most has been worth every step."
November 12, 2014
Quite gripping. How fragile is life ...
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