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Shit Happens - so do Miracles
Young Martin Collins was the youngest of five brothers, and no sisters. His mother, Jenny, had always wanted a girl, and although slightly disappointed, treated him no differently.
However, from a very early age, Martin himself realised that things weren’t quite right, and when playing with some girls of the same age, he made the discovery that was to charge his life; - He was in the wrong body!
Childhood should be a time of fun and laughter, but for Martin it was to prove a depressing and miserable time, as he struggled through boarding school and puberty threatened to change him into something he had no desire to become.
Things started to change, but not in the direction he anticipated, and a light shone at the end of his tunnel.
Miracles are few and far between, but as Marti transformed into someone completely different, her life went from bad to brilliant!
However, from a very early age, Martin himself realised that things weren’t quite right, and when playing with some girls of the same age, he made the discovery that was to charge his life; - He was in the wrong body!
Childhood should be a time of fun and laughter, but for Martin it was to prove a depressing and miserable time, as he struggled through boarding school and puberty threatened to change him into something he had no desire to become.
Things started to change, but not in the direction he anticipated, and a light shone at the end of his tunnel.
Miracles are few and far between, but as Marti transformed into someone completely different, her life went from bad to brilliant!
330 pages, Kindle Edition
First published January 16, 2012
About the author
Tanya Allan
88 books65 followersTanya Allan is a prolific writer of various works, including novels, short stories and poetry. Some of her work, relating to transgender issues, may be familiar to those who feel that perhaps life would have been easier had they been born with a body and mind of the same gender. She is in the process of publishing all other work under the same name.
Tanya is now settled in the southern half of the United Kingdom (sometimes known as England). Born and educated in Scotland, and having experienced well over a half-century of life, in a myriad of guises, mostly involved keeping the realm safe and secure from enemies, both domestic and foreign, Tanya has a more sedate life now, concentrating on grandchildren, dogs, travel and writing.
Tanya is now settled in the southern half of the United Kingdom (sometimes known as England). Born and educated in Scotland, and having experienced well over a half-century of life, in a myriad of guises, mostly involved keeping the realm safe and secure from enemies, both domestic and foreign, Tanya has a more sedate life now, concentrating on grandchildren, dogs, travel and writing.
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June 3, 2019
An excellent and uplifting tale!
I gave this story 4 of 5 stars for several reasons. The first is that the editing does not do the story justice. While spelling mistakes are few and far between, and likewise missing words, grammar too often causes the reader to have to reread a section be sure of the intent of the author. Fortunately, there are not too many that they become distracting. The second point that prevented 5/5, was no separation to indicate a the end of a chapter, something that a good editor would have caught and corrected. It may seem that I am being overly critical, but it seems to me that a brand such as Amazon would have enough business sense to offer this service to authors such as Ms. Allan.
The quality of Ms. Allan's writing is such that I highly recommend this story.
I gave this story 4 of 5 stars for several reasons. The first is that the editing does not do the story justice. While spelling mistakes are few and far between, and likewise missing words, grammar too often causes the reader to have to reread a section be sure of the intent of the author. Fortunately, there are not too many that they become distracting. The second point that prevented 5/5, was no separation to indicate a the end of a chapter, something that a good editor would have caught and corrected. It may seem that I am being overly critical, but it seems to me that a brand such as Amazon would have enough business sense to offer this service to authors such as Ms. Allan.
The quality of Ms. Allan's writing is such that I highly recommend this story.
January 13, 2018
A beautiful miracle
We start with Martin a small boy who knows he is a girl. In a play he meets the hero Rob. Somehow they become a couple even if a confusing one. Finally prayers are answered and Martin becomes a real girl now called Martina. We follow the lives of Rob and Martina along with their families until they graduate from university. It is a lovely story showing how God can love and bless just any of us. The tale of Marti loving to be a girl and the trials of learning how to be one is simply wonderful. If only it could happen to so many of us. Amen.
We start with Martin a small boy who knows he is a girl. In a play he meets the hero Rob. Somehow they become a couple even if a confusing one. Finally prayers are answered and Martin becomes a real girl now called Martina. We follow the lives of Rob and Martina along with their families until they graduate from university. It is a lovely story showing how God can love and bless just any of us. The tale of Marti loving to be a girl and the trials of learning how to be one is simply wonderful. If only it could happen to so many of us. Amen.
June 2, 2024
Another great book
I really enjoy all of Tanya Allan's books. The main character is in such a low position but then grows into a positive position. Can't say that I love the title, but miracle definitely fits.
I really enjoy all of Tanya Allan's books. The main character is in such a low position but then grows into a positive position. Can't say that I love the title, but miracle definitely fits.
February 26, 2015
What can I say, always the best from Miss Allan
I always have enjoyed stories by this author and never get tired of her excellent plots. All of her stories are similar, but I do not know how she can keep me interested except by being an exceptional author.
I always have enjoyed stories by this author and never get tired of her excellent plots. All of her stories are similar, but I do not know how she can keep me interested except by being an exceptional author.
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