Amber Shades of Grey

by Lindsay Dias

I found Lindsay's story of Amber very moving, wanting to continue so I could see what happens next. Amber is a character you hope for, pray for and want to rescue. If you have children of your own, you will feel for this child.-Kimberly Cicetti, Life Coach "In an age where teens face similar struggles as those of Amber and Alicia it is important that they are able to find solace in a novel such as Amber Shades of Grey."-Sarah Bagley, High School TeacherLiving in a happy, loving home didn't last long for Amber Jacobs and her sister Alicia. At the tender age of four, Amber's father abandons the family, leaving her mother in a deep depression that leads to alcohol and drug abuse.Amber's misery escalates from that point, and by the time she is five years old, she has taken over the duties of a mother. With their mother's frequent absences, followed by late-night, drunken arrivals, Amber and Alicia grow up not knowing what real love is. When their mother disappears five years later, the girls get a brief reprieve after being placed in a foster home with two very loving people.But after their mother undergoes rehabilitation, the girls are returned to her. Now Amber and Alicia must wait-the dreaded wait for the monumental something to happen that will force their mother back to the bottle and set Amber and Alicia's lives on end yet again

238 pages, Paperback

First published July 16, 2006

About the author

Lindsay Dias grew up in North Kingstown, Rhode Island. She graduated from Salve Regina University with a BA in English and communications with a minor in theater arts. She spends most of her time reading or writing.

Reviews

[Lindsay Dias · Rating 5 out of 5]

I wrote this, so I think it's AMAZING :D

[Dana · Rating 5 out of 5]

Lindsay’s story telling was lovely. She got me at the end with a twist I definitely did not expect. This story was all too real and you feel for the characters. Great work and an easy read.