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The Journal of Sharise Sills: Companion short story to Indigo Tears
Sharise Sills is one of the main characters in the human trafficking novel, Indigo Tears (by Dennis Butler). Even before Sharise arrives at her final destination (a horrible living hell), she becomes the leader and protector of the other victims. Sharise becomes the source of hope and courage for the other women, often putting her own life on the line to protect the weaker and terrified victims.
From the Sharise is a fictional character who lives in my heart. She represents all that the human race can be. She is “black woman of the ages.” She is strong, brave, intelligent, kind, selfless and beautiful. She is loving. She is lovable. But she falls victim to the most horrible crime in human history. Human trafficking is an insult to god. For those victims who are lucky enough to survive, life will never be the same. And what about Sharise? A piece of her inner soul has been savagely ripped out and destroyed by depraved savages who perpetuate this perverse inhumanity to humankind. Will this amazing and wonderful woman ever be the same?
From the Sharise is a fictional character who lives in my heart. She represents all that the human race can be. She is “black woman of the ages.” She is strong, brave, intelligent, kind, selfless and beautiful. She is loving. She is lovable. But she falls victim to the most horrible crime in human history. Human trafficking is an insult to god. For those victims who are lucky enough to survive, life will never be the same. And what about Sharise? A piece of her inner soul has been savagely ripped out and destroyed by depraved savages who perpetuate this perverse inhumanity to humankind. Will this amazing and wonderful woman ever be the same?
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First published January 30, 2015
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November 11, 2015
STORY: 3.75-4 stars
PERFORMANCE: 5 stars
OVERALL: 4 stars
I received this audiobook for free in exchange for my honest review.
STORY:
THE JOURNAL OF SHARISE SILLS is a very necessary short story about one of the characters/victims from the book INDIGO TEARS. When I reached the end of INDIGO TEARS I was left with several unanswered questions so I was relieved to find answers for all of these questions in THE JOURNAL OF SHARISE SILLS. We also get to learn more about Sharise and why she behaved the way she had in
INDIGO TEARS.
I had expected/hoped to learn what Sharise had experienced while forced to be a sex slave. Specifically, I'd expected to hear about the sexual abuse she endured. However, as he did in INDIGO TEARS, Butler refrained from writing anything exploitative or potentially sexually stimulating. Initially, I was disappointed that Butler hadn't shared more details about the sexual abuse Sharise suffered through while being held captive yet because Butler took the time to explain WHY he intentionally omitted these details, I understood and even came to admire this decision. His reasons also resulted in my having even more respect for Butler and these books.
In my opinion, THE JOURNAL OF SHARISE SILLS was too short. I understood why the book lacked sexual details yet I had hoped for more detail in general. I wanted
to have a sense of how Sharise felt while captive and to share some of her emotions during that trying time. There were numerous occasions where I felt more information and or descriptions would have been useful.
PERFORMANCE:
This narrator has what I feel is the perfect voice for Sharise! I have listened to and still listen to many, many audiobooks yet I rarely find narrators who sound as natural and relaxed as this one did. I truly have nothing but positive things to say about this narrator... She provided a +5 star performance!
PERFORMANCE: 5 stars
OVERALL: 4 stars
I received this audiobook for free in exchange for my honest review.
STORY:
THE JOURNAL OF SHARISE SILLS is a very necessary short story about one of the characters/victims from the book INDIGO TEARS. When I reached the end of INDIGO TEARS I was left with several unanswered questions so I was relieved to find answers for all of these questions in THE JOURNAL OF SHARISE SILLS. We also get to learn more about Sharise and why she behaved the way she had in
INDIGO TEARS.
I had expected/hoped to learn what Sharise had experienced while forced to be a sex slave. Specifically, I'd expected to hear about the sexual abuse she endured. However, as he did in INDIGO TEARS, Butler refrained from writing anything exploitative or potentially sexually stimulating. Initially, I was disappointed that Butler hadn't shared more details about the sexual abuse Sharise suffered through while being held captive yet because Butler took the time to explain WHY he intentionally omitted these details, I understood and even came to admire this decision. His reasons also resulted in my having even more respect for Butler and these books.
In my opinion, THE JOURNAL OF SHARISE SILLS was too short. I understood why the book lacked sexual details yet I had hoped for more detail in general. I wanted
to have a sense of how Sharise felt while captive and to share some of her emotions during that trying time. There were numerous occasions where I felt more information and or descriptions would have been useful.
PERFORMANCE:
This narrator has what I feel is the perfect voice for Sharise! I have listened to and still listen to many, many audiobooks yet I rarely find narrators who sound as natural and relaxed as this one did. I truly have nothing but positive things to say about this narrator... She provided a +5 star performance!
September 4, 2015
"Shocking"
If you could sum up The Journal of Sharise Sills in three words, what would they be?
Shocking, heartbreaking and real to life fiction.
What other book might you compare The Journal of Sharise Sills to and why?
None.
Which character – as performed by Stacy Towles – was your favorite?
Sharise Sills I liked that she could tell her heartbreaking story with courage. It was nice that the author also gave her a happy ending.
Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you?
When they were rescued. I thought thank god these girls are getting out.
Any additional comments?
This was an amazing audio book. It was short and to the point of a real world problem human trafficking. It is a sad fact in our world that these things happen to good people. I was surprised many times through out the short novelette. To say I ran through a list of emotions would be putting it mildly. It could easily be listened to in one setting or in the car to and from work. The drama of following Sharise kept me on edge. Her surprise rescue was a huge triumph. I loved it that these girls had a happy ending. Well worth listening too.
I have never listened to anything from Stacey Towles before. She was great. I liked her voice she keep the drama alive for the story line. I would like to listen to more by her giving a chance.
I received the audio-book in exchange for a honest review.
If you could sum up The Journal of Sharise Sills in three words, what would they be?
Shocking, heartbreaking and real to life fiction.
What other book might you compare The Journal of Sharise Sills to and why?
None.
Which character – as performed by Stacy Towles – was your favorite?
Sharise Sills I liked that she could tell her heartbreaking story with courage. It was nice that the author also gave her a happy ending.
Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you?
When they were rescued. I thought thank god these girls are getting out.
Any additional comments?
This was an amazing audio book. It was short and to the point of a real world problem human trafficking. It is a sad fact in our world that these things happen to good people. I was surprised many times through out the short novelette. To say I ran through a list of emotions would be putting it mildly. It could easily be listened to in one setting or in the car to and from work. The drama of following Sharise kept me on edge. Her surprise rescue was a huge triumph. I loved it that these girls had a happy ending. Well worth listening too.
I have never listened to anything from Stacey Towles before. She was great. I liked her voice she keep the drama alive for the story line. I would like to listen to more by her giving a chance.
I received the audio-book in exchange for a honest review.
September 17, 2015
** I was given a free copy of this book in exchange for an honest review **
Sharise is kidnapped and forced into slavery as a young girl...this journal tells an all to true tale of the human trafficking trade that happens every day...sad and bitter sweet short story...that ends on a happy note...shows how the human spirit can be broken and repaired...and people can bond even in the worst of situations!
Thank You Dennis for thinking of me...this was very moving..and I cant wait to listen to more of your work!
Sharise is kidnapped and forced into slavery as a young girl...this journal tells an all to true tale of the human trafficking trade that happens every day...sad and bitter sweet short story...that ends on a happy note...shows how the human spirit can be broken and repaired...and people can bond even in the worst of situations!
Thank You Dennis for thinking of me...this was very moving..and I cant wait to listen to more of your work!
April 15, 2015
Human trafficking
To think about what these young ladies went through is heartbreaking. They were kidnapped and forced to become sex slaves for 13+ years. How any human being can be so cold and heartless toward human life is...is..... I just can't even find the right words for it.
To think about what these young ladies went through is heartbreaking. They were kidnapped and forced to become sex slaves for 13+ years. How any human being can be so cold and heartless toward human life is...is..... I just can't even find the right words for it.
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