Camille

by Michael A. Henderson

Camille is the story of a young woman struggling to rediscover herself in the aftermath of scandal in her small Mississippi hometown. Coming out of high school, Camille purposes to live within the privacy of a secluded life of work, content to rely only upon her mother for comfort and books for companionship. Though immensely intelligent, Camille chooses to hide beneath a hoodie rather than explore life. She finds escape only within an imagination which hops about with childlike ease. Yet all hopscotch pattern's chalked upon the sidewalks of Camille's mind invariably lead back to the same place - that most painful moment in the past. Her mind and heart, like gladiators in a ring, clash for control of the future such that her only real plan in life is to remain at home with Mama. That plan changes when Mama sends Camille off to college. There, Camille reverts to her childhood tendencies as an outcast, unable to connect with her peers. On her own for the first time, she must decide between security beneath a hoodie and the vulnerability necessary for friendship and love. Her plans for coping become the battleground of thought and emotion, and ultimately her chance to choose who she is to be at the core of her person.

312 pages, Paperback

Published April 7, 2017

Reviews

[Suzanne · Rating 5 out of 5]

Really good read. Loved how Camille was able to forgive and get on with her life.

[Kelsey · Rating 5 out of 5]

This novel is brilliant, plain and simple. The story is totally engrossing and a real page turner. The main character, Camille, lives out her days ashamed of her past, but that doesn’t stop you from empathizing and rooting for her. Camille’s character is a testament to the power of self-control and forgiveness. I would recommend this book.