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Reflections
Roxanne sees a frumpy, dumpy, painfully plain, rundown single mother when she looks in the mirror.
For the past several years Roxanne has put all her energy into raising her young daughter, Calleigh. During this time she has lost sight of who she is and where she is going. A new job, an unexpected guest, and a fresh look at her teenage daughter give Roxanne new insights into how her life has spiraled into a vortex of nothingness.
She wants to change and she is willing to try just about anything to meet her goals. Unfortunately, Roxanne focuses on external issues such as her ever-increasing weight, and loses sight of how her actions affect the growth and development of Calleigh.
With a little help , Roxanne realizes that true beauty comes from within and fad diets really don't work. There are no quick fixes in life, martyrdom isn't good for anyone, and self acceptance, both of body and soul, are essential for inner peace and happiness.
For the past several years Roxanne has put all her energy into raising her young daughter, Calleigh. During this time she has lost sight of who she is and where she is going. A new job, an unexpected guest, and a fresh look at her teenage daughter give Roxanne new insights into how her life has spiraled into a vortex of nothingness.
She wants to change and she is willing to try just about anything to meet her goals. Unfortunately, Roxanne focuses on external issues such as her ever-increasing weight, and loses sight of how her actions affect the growth and development of Calleigh.
With a little help , Roxanne realizes that true beauty comes from within and fad diets really don't work. There are no quick fixes in life, martyrdom isn't good for anyone, and self acceptance, both of body and soul, are essential for inner peace and happiness.
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First published September 30, 2012
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About the author
J.M. Bogart
10 books60 followersReader, writer, editor, explorer, dreamer... Jennifer Bogart is having a love affair with words.
Author of three women's fiction novels (Newvember, Reflections, and Money, Masks & Madness), two romantic short stories (Under the Stars and Seven Seconds), one serialized novel (Sunny with a Twist of Olive), and "The Liminal Series", a YA fantasy (Liminal Lights & Shadow Shifts published by Morning Rain Publishing), she can't stop writing any more than she can stop breathing. You can follow her on Facebook, Twitter, and her blog.
Other Books (Women’s Fiction):
Money, Masks & Madness (2013): http://www.amazon.com/Money-Masks-Mad...
Reflections (2012): http://www.amazon.com/Reflections-Jen...
Newvember (2011): https://www.amazon.com//dp/B017939DVC/
Links:
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/JenniferBoga...
Twitter: @JenniferBogart https://twitter.com/JenniferBogart
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Blog: http://www.jenniferbogart.com/
Publisher Website (Morning Rain Publishing): http://morningrainpublishing.com/proj...
Author of three women's fiction novels (Newvember, Reflections, and Money, Masks & Madness), two romantic short stories (Under the Stars and Seven Seconds), one serialized novel (Sunny with a Twist of Olive), and "The Liminal Series", a YA fantasy (Liminal Lights & Shadow Shifts published by Morning Rain Publishing), she can't stop writing any more than she can stop breathing. You can follow her on Facebook, Twitter, and her blog.
Other Books (Women’s Fiction):
Money, Masks & Madness (2013): http://www.amazon.com/Money-Masks-Mad...
Reflections (2012): http://www.amazon.com/Reflections-Jen...
Newvember (2011): https://www.amazon.com//dp/B017939DVC/
Links:
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/JenniferBoga...
Twitter: @JenniferBogart https://twitter.com/JenniferBogart
Google+: https://plus.google.com/u/0/+Jennifer...
Blog: http://www.jenniferbogart.com/
Publisher Website (Morning Rain Publishing): http://morningrainpublishing.com/proj...
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May 6, 2013
With humor and raw honesty reminiscent of Bridget Jones Diary, Reflections is about Roxanne--a widow trying to do the best for her daughter, but often losing herself in the process.
It's been years since she lost her husband, but Roxanne is still dealing with the aftermath of hurt feelings, insecurities, and raising her daughter. Trying to gain some control, she starts down the road of fad diets and intense exercise hoping to love herself again. When she sees the effect all of this has on her daughter, Calleigh, Roxanne finally gains strength--but not before she hits rock bottom.
I highly recommend this book for any woman who has ever struggled with self-worth and a positive self image. It's like reading a friend's diary. You'll laugh and cry. But more than that, you'll feel connected with this refreshingly real character. I quickly found myself rooting for Roxanne to find a way to be whole again.
This book is all about our power as women through our choices and determination. It's an emotional read, both tears and laughter, that will have you asking your own questions and finding your own strength. You won't soon forget Roxanne. Kudos to Jennifer Bogart for breathing life into such an endearing character.
Note: I received a complimentary copy for review purposes. A positive review was not requested or guaranteed; the opinions expressed are my own.
It's been years since she lost her husband, but Roxanne is still dealing with the aftermath of hurt feelings, insecurities, and raising her daughter. Trying to gain some control, she starts down the road of fad diets and intense exercise hoping to love herself again. When she sees the effect all of this has on her daughter, Calleigh, Roxanne finally gains strength--but not before she hits rock bottom.
I highly recommend this book for any woman who has ever struggled with self-worth and a positive self image. It's like reading a friend's diary. You'll laugh and cry. But more than that, you'll feel connected with this refreshingly real character. I quickly found myself rooting for Roxanne to find a way to be whole again.
This book is all about our power as women through our choices and determination. It's an emotional read, both tears and laughter, that will have you asking your own questions and finding your own strength. You won't soon forget Roxanne. Kudos to Jennifer Bogart for breathing life into such an endearing character.
Note: I received a complimentary copy for review purposes. A positive review was not requested or guaranteed; the opinions expressed are my own.
March 8, 2015
A cute tale about a woman who tries to be more than the person she sees in the mirror. Going through various crazy diets and mad forms of exercise, she slowly realizes that the problem is less her body, and more her own perception, which is warped by shadows of the past.
Don't try those diets, they'll likely kill you.
Don't try those diets, they'll likely kill you.
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