She Didn't Tell

by Paula Baker

BreeAnna Barton was born right after WWII to loving parents and was the center of their world. Her life began as ordinary as the families of the hit TV shows during the 50's and 60's. By the time she was three years old however, a drastic change was beginning to take place in her secure little world. Bree wanted so much to be a normal, happy child and teenager but the word "normal" didn't seem to exist for her. Abused, time and again, both physically and mentally until she was eighteen years old, there seemed to be nothing but black clouds on her horizon. She rose each time with another ray of hope and strong determination, only to be beaten back down. Outsiders turn their heads as the brutality that takes place inside her home stays within those walls, never to be discussed or shared by anyone involved. The rainbow was gradually fading from the clear blue sky of her dreams. As Bree's story unfolds, you'll hold your breath as she rides along with the changing winds, wanting to encourage her as she fiercely attempts to fight back against her attackers. She is courageous, determined, and through it all, still has the capacity to love. But, just how long and to what extent can these traits carry her? How much pain and suffering will this diminutive child's body be able to endure? Tiny bits of happiness are dashed as she rounds each corner, her journey reaching it's final destination.........

Genres: Abuse

390 pages, Paperback

First published March 9, 2013

About the author

Paula Baker is a life-long resident of St. Francois County, located in southeast Missouri. She is the mother of four sons and a grandmother of nine. She proudly claims to be a member of the Baby Boomer generation and says it's never too late to start a new career or turn a dream into a reality. After spending most of her working years in the accounting field, she has recently decided to take her writing 'hobby' to a more serious level and join the quickly growing self-publishing industry.
Her first book, 'She Didn't Tell', was released in March, 2013. 'Memories and a Cedar Chest' is the sequel and second book in the trilogy. She hopes to have number three, 'Choices', released in the Spring of 2014.

Reviews

[Donna Riegel · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book was true to the title. Bree went through so much in her life. It was a shame that there was no where for her to go in those days and they did not have child abuse. You just wonder how much of that really goes on in life. I really liked this book and I felt so sorry for all that Bree had to through in her life. I am looking forward to reading Memories and a Cedar Chest.

[Kim · Rating 5 out of 5]

I thought this book was really good. I was a mixture of emotions reading it. Sad, angry, happy, and sad again. I read the book in less than 8 hours, I just didn't want to put it down. I would highly recommend reading this book.

[Andi Manion · Rating 5 out of 5]

The author draws you into the character of Bree. Very well written and such an array of emotions throughout the book. It is a very strong subject and you will not be able to put the book down. Loved every page of it.

[Eleanor Sobkowiak · Rating 3 out of 5]

It could have been so much better

A deeply emotional plot, but unfortunately, its impact was significantly limited by the simple sentence structure and limited vocabulary. If you read at an eighth grade level, you’ll enjoy it. If you prefer more descriptive prose, developing complex characters and situations that really draw you in, you’ll be disappointed.

[Kathy Hopkins · Rating 5 out of 5]

I normal don't have time to read but I couldn't put this book down. I found memories and a cedar chest just as hard to stop reading. I can't wait for more books from Paula baker. I wish I could get this on disk for my blind mother to listen to she would love it.

[Kathy DeShong · Rating 5 out of 5]

"She Didn't Tell" by Paula Baker was a gripping novel based on a true story about child abuse and a dysfunctional family. What that child had to grow up with and yet turned into a normal person. We never know what goes on in other peoples homes.