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Tiny Righteous Acts
After years of witnessing horrors inflicted upon women fleeing abuse in their home countries, human rights attorney Charlotte "Lottie" Fornea is approaching burnout at warp spped. Sure, she could do therapy, but the need to do something more burns like acid in her soul.
Her self-prescribed remedy is as dangerous as it is simple. Form a low-profile little nonprofit, and use its financial support to wreak high-profile humiliation upon those who shield themselves behind five thousand years of male-dominated baloney.
On the strength of her convictions and her faith, Lottie quietly slips in and out of her targets' countries, each success filling her with fierce enjoyment...until a slight mishap in Afghanistan brings her in close contact with co-conspirator Ishmael Mahmud, a man as unforgettable as he is mysterious.
Escaping unscathed is no reason to draw a sigh of relief. She's getting anonymous threats...and no good tidings of justice served will protect her when the stalker chooses to strike.
Her self-prescribed remedy is as dangerous as it is simple. Form a low-profile little nonprofit, and use its financial support to wreak high-profile humiliation upon those who shield themselves behind five thousand years of male-dominated baloney.
On the strength of her convictions and her faith, Lottie quietly slips in and out of her targets' countries, each success filling her with fierce enjoyment...until a slight mishap in Afghanistan brings her in close contact with co-conspirator Ishmael Mahmud, a man as unforgettable as he is mysterious.
Escaping unscathed is no reason to draw a sigh of relief. She's getting anonymous threats...and no good tidings of justice served will protect her when the stalker chooses to strike.
324 pages, Kindle Edition
Published February 14, 2020
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March 26, 2020
women fighting for women. Lottie goes to Afghanistan, El Salvador, and Bosnia in her efforts to fight for women. This book is sometimes funny, sometimes sad, and sometimes hair-raising. It caused me to look closer at what I had heard of the women in these countries. This is a well written book. But it is not an easy read. It will make you think and make you mad.
September 4, 2020
My hero Lottie
While Charlotte, Lottie, Fornea was an absolute psycho at times, she is a badass and I love it. Many people wonder about what they can do to make a difference and she decided to take action – and find love – while worrying more about everyone beside herself.
Each character, including the cowards, had great personalities. I loved Lou. I’m a total Lou and have no problem saying it. I’ll do everything I can to protect my friends but I’ll still let them do what they need. Those are rare friends to find.
I loved the edge of danger and unexpected turn of events, even though I had an idea about someone the entire time, I waited to confirm my suspicions like a good detective.
Definitely worth reading.
While Charlotte, Lottie, Fornea was an absolute psycho at times, she is a badass and I love it. Many people wonder about what they can do to make a difference and she decided to take action – and find love – while worrying more about everyone beside herself.
Each character, including the cowards, had great personalities. I loved Lou. I’m a total Lou and have no problem saying it. I’ll do everything I can to protect my friends but I’ll still let them do what they need. Those are rare friends to find.
I loved the edge of danger and unexpected turn of events, even though I had an idea about someone the entire time, I waited to confirm my suspicions like a good detective.
Definitely worth reading.
September 8, 2022
I finished this book over the weekend and I'm already looking forward to Bauman's next novel.
Her writer's "voice" and use of language is outstanding! So fresh and unique.
I literally want to read it again to try to study how she does what she does.
In addition to the excellent writing, I loved the story and the multiple settings. Surely Bauman had to visit all these places to know them so well!
I also love the heart for women that is behind the story.
I'm so glad I discovered Parker Baumann and her excellent debut novel!
Her writer's "voice" and use of language is outstanding! So fresh and unique.
I literally want to read it again to try to study how she does what she does.
In addition to the excellent writing, I loved the story and the multiple settings. Surely Bauman had to visit all these places to know them so well!
I also love the heart for women that is behind the story.
I'm so glad I discovered Parker Baumann and her excellent debut novel!
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