A Child A Mother Should Love Volume 2

by Donna Lee Comer

Annie Lawson is unable to speak after witnessing her step-father's murder. Her mother, Jill Lawson Hawkins, claims she shot her husband in self-defense to protect her life and the life of her daughter. Annie is placed in an institution and she regains her speech, but not her memory. Jill has built an empire with her fashion designs and modeling. She is well known and respected in the fashion industry, but her daughter is an unwanted burden, In order to protect her reputation, she outwardly plays the part of the perfect mother. Annie is eventually allowed to go home on weekends and the hidden relationship between mother and daughter continues. Annie becomes a slave and a prisoner. For years the abuse continues, but Annie regains her memory and the truth is exposed. In this final saga, Annie faces the unforgivable sin as a victim of child abuse. Annie's past haunts her, but her future is determined by circumstances beyond her control. Her mother's hold over her is broken when Jill makes her choice between being accused of child abuse or taking her fate in her own hands. Annie has to decide if her life stands still, or moves forward despite what her past has been.

262 pages, Paperback

First published December 13, 2011

Reviews

[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

[Carla · Rating 4 out of 5]

This sequel was much better written than the first volume, but it still needs some good editing. As others have done, I read it simply to find out what happened to Annie after the first book. I just wish they had both been well written so I could be comfortable recommending them to others. As they are now, I wouldn't do that.

[Janet · Rating 2 out of 5]

This is one of those books when the sequel should not have been written. This text deals with the daughter growing to a young woman and facing the mistreatments and abuse from her mother. I loved the first book, but the stilted dialogue and rapid changes are just too unrealistic. My suggestion is to read Volume One and ignore the second volume.

[Liz Salamanca · Rating 4 out of 5]

The writing in this sequel wax much better than the first book although there was still loads of room for improvement. Again the story was good but I would not waste time reading another of this author's books.

[Bkwyrm]

What can I say? I want to find out what happens to Annie.

[Sheri · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book was excellent! A very fast read. I read it in less than a day!

[Angela · Rating 3 out of 5]

I liked the first book better. I felt like the ending was rushed and didn't really like how it all played out!

[Melissa · Rating 5 out of 5]

So, another book I couldn't put down!! I loved them both!! I thought that this book written better than the first and there seemed to be more editing done this time around.

[Louanne Hall Brown · Rating 4 out of 5]

Dark, glad it was fiction. Gut wrenching read.

[Kristy Matye · Rating 5 out of 5]

Captivating and moving. Had me in tears just like the first one.

[Dyann · Rating 4 out of 5]

I finish this book with a very sad feeling in my gut. It ends very well.. the author did a great job. But you definitely feel for the little girl in this book. Easy Read.