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Endless Change
She was a broken bird
He was a mender of wings
Parker’s mother always said he jumped into things without thinking first, and that’s exactly what he did when he saw Dakota, cold and hungry, fending for herself on the city streets. How could he ignore the pain and fear in her dark eyes? Dakota was eager to go to school and she made friends quickly, eager to make up for a dismal childhood full of deprivation and abuse by enjoying every moment she could.
But there was something wrong with Dakota. It wasn’t just the hollowness in her eyes or her traumatic past. Others sensed it too and warned Parker not to get too close to Dakota. But despite his questions, he just can’t help falling for her.
Dakota holds her secrets close, and Parker is worried that if he pushes too hard for answers, she’ll just run away.
He was a mender of wings
Parker’s mother always said he jumped into things without thinking first, and that’s exactly what he did when he saw Dakota, cold and hungry, fending for herself on the city streets. How could he ignore the pain and fear in her dark eyes? Dakota was eager to go to school and she made friends quickly, eager to make up for a dismal childhood full of deprivation and abuse by enjoying every moment she could.
But there was something wrong with Dakota. It wasn’t just the hollowness in her eyes or her traumatic past. Others sensed it too and warned Parker not to get too close to Dakota. But despite his questions, he just can’t help falling for her.
Dakota holds her secrets close, and Parker is worried that if he pushes too hard for answers, she’ll just run away.
300 pages, Paperback
First published May 13, 2017
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P.D. Workman
230 books502 followersAward-winning Canadian author P.D. Workman has written over a hundred addictive page-turners featuring diverse and divergent sleuths, high-stakes investigations, and stories that linger long after the last page. Her books dive deep into characters’ minds while exploring timely social issues through fast-paced, emotionally charged plots. Readers praise her work for its powerful emotional truth combined with unputdownable suspense.
Shunning sleep, when Workman is not writing, formatting, or marketing, she’s probably running, reading, or spending time with her family.
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May 25, 2017
In a genre dominated by kick-ass heroines in post-apocalyptic dystopian worlds, wizards and magical realism, Ms. Workman is carving out her own niche. Her books show us real kids facing scary real-life problems in the modern world. Her work is both an invitation to empathy and a cautionary tale—there but for the grace of God go we all.
In Endless Change, Parker is a fourteen-year-old boy with a compassionate heart and heavy responsibilities—helping his single mom care for a passel of younger siblings. But he bears the load willingly, even planning his future career path to allow him to help the family as long as necessary. He has a passion for helping, especially injured animals that he comes across. If he sees a need that he can fill, he does.
One day on his way to school, he meets Dakota Phillips, a young woman he finds looking in the garbage for food. She reminds him of an injured bird, with her feathery pink hair and desperate eyes. Feeling compelled to help her, he has soon arranged to have her enrolled in his school and has even found her a place to stay.
Dakota’s vulnerable and bubbly personality soon have Parker falling for her, hard. She does have a tendency to lie and to shirk all responsibility, but with her background of foster homes and abusive dads, Parker thinks he understands why. He likes her, and doesn’t care what she’s been through before as long as he can help her now.
Unfortunately, Dakota is not all that she seems to be, and soon Parker is caught up in a legal investigation that he is sure is all based on a misunderstanding. He struggles to fulfill his self-appointed responsibilities while trying to negotiate adult problems in a child’s body.
This coming-of-age novel deals with love, responsibility, and the question of growing up. Ms. Workman’s portrayal of Parker—a child on the brink of manhood—is compassionate, well-wrought, and sympathetic. Her tone is never judgmental or preachy as she shows us how everyone involved is only trying to do their best with what they have—even if they have different ideas of what the solutions should be.
The next time one hears of a case like this on the news and wonders “how on earth would that ever happen?”, perhaps there will be a second thought—that he may have just been a good kid trying to do the right thing who got involved with someone confounded by the intricacies of adulting. After all, as we all know—growing up is hard to do.
In Endless Change, Parker is a fourteen-year-old boy with a compassionate heart and heavy responsibilities—helping his single mom care for a passel of younger siblings. But he bears the load willingly, even planning his future career path to allow him to help the family as long as necessary. He has a passion for helping, especially injured animals that he comes across. If he sees a need that he can fill, he does.
One day on his way to school, he meets Dakota Phillips, a young woman he finds looking in the garbage for food. She reminds him of an injured bird, with her feathery pink hair and desperate eyes. Feeling compelled to help her, he has soon arranged to have her enrolled in his school and has even found her a place to stay.
Dakota’s vulnerable and bubbly personality soon have Parker falling for her, hard. She does have a tendency to lie and to shirk all responsibility, but with her background of foster homes and abusive dads, Parker thinks he understands why. He likes her, and doesn’t care what she’s been through before as long as he can help her now.
Unfortunately, Dakota is not all that she seems to be, and soon Parker is caught up in a legal investigation that he is sure is all based on a misunderstanding. He struggles to fulfill his self-appointed responsibilities while trying to negotiate adult problems in a child’s body.
This coming-of-age novel deals with love, responsibility, and the question of growing up. Ms. Workman’s portrayal of Parker—a child on the brink of manhood—is compassionate, well-wrought, and sympathetic. Her tone is never judgmental or preachy as she shows us how everyone involved is only trying to do their best with what they have—even if they have different ideas of what the solutions should be.
The next time one hears of a case like this on the news and wonders “how on earth would that ever happen?”, perhaps there will be a second thought—that he may have just been a good kid trying to do the right thing who got involved with someone confounded by the intricacies of adulting. After all, as we all know—growing up is hard to do.
May 5, 2018
This is a book that should be used in schools, book clubs , among friends, etc. it is extremely thought provoking , even better than the Shack could ever be. Do not let the YA category fool you. If you do not read it than shame on you. I am still thinking about this book weeks after reading it.
It has caring, listening to the lesson you are taught, being man of the house, homelessness, abuse, having to dumpster dive, wanting what we cannot have, what is love, etc., I could go on and on about all the topics it covers. As I said before , it is a dmust read by everyone of all ages. Should be used in schools , very revelant to our times.
The character, Dakota, has to have some basis in a news story from a while ago. Because I vaguely remember something like her schooling happening. Read it not going to tell you.
I was sent this book so I could read it to vote for it. It was up for a Rhine award. I voted and if it does not win then that is a shame. This book may be a work of fiction but I find it has too many truths for today's society.
It has caring, listening to the lesson you are taught, being man of the house, homelessness, abuse, having to dumpster dive, wanting what we cannot have, what is love, etc., I could go on and on about all the topics it covers. As I said before , it is a dmust read by everyone of all ages. Should be used in schools , very revelant to our times.
The character, Dakota, has to have some basis in a news story from a while ago. Because I vaguely remember something like her schooling happening. Read it not going to tell you.
I was sent this book so I could read it to vote for it. It was up for a Rhine award. I voted and if it does not win then that is a shame. This book may be a work of fiction but I find it has too many truths for today's society.
May 6, 2018
Endless Change by P.D. Workman
I am not sure how I feel about this book. I gave it three stars because I respect the process, but it really doesn't fit anywhere. It is written from the POV of a 14 year old boy, but the subject matter is harsh. Definitely not YA or NA. I had trouble with it and I am 52. It is well plotted, but it is a terrible, awful plot. The characters are unrelatable and that makes the plot even more horrific. It really doesn't work for me at all.
I am not sure how I feel about this book. I gave it three stars because I respect the process, but it really doesn't fit anywhere. It is written from the POV of a 14 year old boy, but the subject matter is harsh. Definitely not YA or NA. I had trouble with it and I am 52. It is well plotted, but it is a terrible, awful plot. The characters are unrelatable and that makes the plot even more horrific. It really doesn't work for me at all.
March 8, 2018
4.5/5.0
A contemporary take on one of the darker sides of life, “Endless Change” addresses homelessness, abuse, molestation, abandonment, and a myriad of other issues.
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A contemporary take on one of the darker sides of life, “Endless Change” addresses homelessness, abuse, molestation, abandonment, and a myriad of other issues.
Read full review in the 2018 March issue of InD'tale Magazine." target="_blank">2018 March issue of InD'tale Magazine.
did-not-finish
April 12, 2020DNF at 22%
I'm not sure why this book was on my Kindle, but I'm guessing it was a freebie that sounded like it might be good. The writing is good, but the subject matter is not interesting to me so far... which is why I checked the Goodreads reviews to see where this might be headed. Things do not sound promising, and I'm calling it quits.
I'm not sure why this book was on my Kindle, but I'm guessing it was a freebie that sounded like it might be good. The writing is good, but the subject matter is not interesting to me so far... which is why I checked the Goodreads reviews to see where this might be headed. Things do not sound promising, and I'm calling it quits.
August 23, 2018
Good book
Parker meets a homeless girl and wants to help her. They become good friends and he starts having feelings for her. But something is wrong with her and the truth is too shocking to believe.
Parker meets a homeless girl and wants to help her. They become good friends and he starts having feelings for her. But something is wrong with her and the truth is too shocking to believe.
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