Only When I Stop

by D.L. Barnhart

Lisa Sloane’s ordered world collapses when she returns home from school to find her single mother murdered. Lisa’s safety net quickly unravels, and at thirteen, facing the intolerable prospect of life under state care, she runs from her would-be protectors. Lisa tries to manage on her own, but obstacles are as abundant as her mother’s unfolding secrets. Lisa handles them as best she can, relying on resourcefulness, quick feet, and the help of friends; but sometimes these are not enough. As Lisa slips in and out of state control, she struggles to see her mother’s killer brought to justice, resists a scheming, self-proclaimed father she had never met, and comes to grips with the inescapable responsibilities for her choices. And every hurdle she leaps lands her closer to the intersection of her mother’s conflicted past and her own beginning.

256 pages, Paperback

First published April 6, 2012

Reviews

[Becky · Rating 5 out of 5]

Very unique easy book to read

I could not have guessed the events that happened in this book. It was a heartbreaking story of one tough little girl. The running was everything and made me feel connected to her.

[Pam Jackson · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great book, couldn't put it down!

I greatly enjoyed the book. I loved the narration by a 13 year old. Twists at every chapter. I would definitely recommend this wonderful read.

[Kym duell · Rating 5 out of 5]

Sweet story of courage and resilience....

I had to pick 5 stars simply because of the main characters perseverance. Story was well done and ending perfect.