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Picking Up Breadcrumbs: A Journey of Uncovering Family Secrets
“It’s like you’re in a story, walking through the forest, picking up breadcrumbs as clues. And the breadcrumbs are leading you to the truth…”
All her life, Darby Coleman-Shields has felt like an outsider in her family. Her parents have often sided with her two older sisters, especially the erratic Maxine. Now Darby has her own family—Quentin, her attentive, devoted husband, and Robbie, her sweet, sensitive eight-year-old son. But when Robbie makes the stunning revelation that Papa George, Darby’s own father, has molested him, her world is forever shattered.
As Darby struggles to make sense of how this could have happened, childhood memories come flooding back to her—footsteps in the hallway at night, bedroom doors opening, and hushed voices, followed by arguments in the morning. Her family denies Robbie’s allegation, and, in typical Coleman fashion, they attempt to sweep it all under the rug, accusing Darby of concocting this lie.
Undeterred, Darby digs for the truth, uncovering even more family skeletons and mysteries that have transcended from generation to generation...
From debut author, Ursula Hughes, comes this riveting novel of family secrets, loyalty, and the breaking of a generational curse.
All her life, Darby Coleman-Shields has felt like an outsider in her family. Her parents have often sided with her two older sisters, especially the erratic Maxine. Now Darby has her own family—Quentin, her attentive, devoted husband, and Robbie, her sweet, sensitive eight-year-old son. But when Robbie makes the stunning revelation that Papa George, Darby’s own father, has molested him, her world is forever shattered.
As Darby struggles to make sense of how this could have happened, childhood memories come flooding back to her—footsteps in the hallway at night, bedroom doors opening, and hushed voices, followed by arguments in the morning. Her family denies Robbie’s allegation, and, in typical Coleman fashion, they attempt to sweep it all under the rug, accusing Darby of concocting this lie.
Undeterred, Darby digs for the truth, uncovering even more family skeletons and mysteries that have transcended from generation to generation...
From debut author, Ursula Hughes, comes this riveting novel of family secrets, loyalty, and the breaking of a generational curse.
301 pages, Kindle Edition
Published June 9, 2022
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April 16, 2023
I had the pleasure of being able to interview this author and discuss her debut novel and her process for writing and sharing it with the world. This was an amazing book, it has all the things!!
I will say that this book should come with an advisory because it can be activating for those who have experienced specific types of trauma (sexual abuse). My initial reactions to the book and to the interview can be found on my IG page @bookishblackgirl .
I will say that this book should come with an advisory because it can be activating for those who have experienced specific types of trauma (sexual abuse). My initial reactions to the book and to the interview can be found on my IG page @bookishblackgirl .
September 21, 2022
Truly heroic story
This story is a Hero's Journey of discovery and forgiveness. Ms. Hughes was able to impart the incredible pain associated with child sexual abuse within a family that deserves to be revealed in order to save her child and generations to come. It is a compelling story of healing and redemption.
This story is a Hero's Journey of discovery and forgiveness. Ms. Hughes was able to impart the incredible pain associated with child sexual abuse within a family that deserves to be revealed in order to save her child and generations to come. It is a compelling story of healing and redemption.
January 26, 2023
Some tough content . But excellent writing ! Thank you for the gifted copy !
February 9, 2023
This book was really interesting. I enjoyed the writing and overall storyline. If you are looking for a juicy family trauma type of story, this is the one!
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