My Mother's Child

My Mother's Child by Dwan Abrams

OMG, this book was excellent! I loved it. I didn't want to put it down. I was engulfed in it. I really liked part 1 (divorcing the devil), but pt. 2 (this book) was even better. This book was very well written. It is a "must read". There are some really crazy people in the world, and Nigel was definetely a sociopath. I loved how Michael stuck by and supported his wife Lyric; that is after he got over the initial shock. He puts Lyric's needs above his own because he knew that she needed him (his love, support and understanding). A message that I got from this book is to put your faith in GOD and everything else will work itself out. I absolutely recommend this book. It might just have you at the edge of your seat.

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5-star material -- buy this book!

Sexual abuse has many side effects and ramifications that impact the stability and sanity of many women who find themselves victims. But can it be depicted as a lesson to be learned in a good story? Nevertheless, the ability to write about it in a literary scenario where readers can opt for whatever closure for good page-turning delight is a plus. Author Dwan Abram's 'My Mother's Child', does just that! It's a good read and has all the qualities of believable characters, a setting to corroborate them, and a riveting back story to allow the denouement to justify an ending worth the time spent reading it without regret. If you've read 'Divorcing the Devil', the precursor to this book, you've already met Lyric Stokes. But sequel or not, My Mother's Child stands on its own merit with a decided, if not better sequence of events. Our story begins with a perceived sense of foreboding because of not being able to have produced the son that her husband wanted.

The protagonist is easy to discern as she delivers a performance worthy of the author's intention. It's Lyric Stokes who's living the good life, married to the man of her dreams, financially secured with all that defines a blissful marriage. Can a wrench be thrown into the mix for angst to justify Murphy's Law -- that 'if anything that can go wrong generally does go wrong sooner or later'? The plot thickens as the story moves along rapidly with drama building at every turn based on rape complete with guile and deception. This unfortunate encounter fueled by a miscalculated risk that allowed whim and fancy to cause more problems bargained for, setting the stage for the day of reckoning. Unfortunate in the sense that in the interim she discovers that she's pregnant! Here, the authors weaves a fine thread having Lyric toying with success in an omniscient mindset vacillating between keeping the child or giving it up for adoption. Befuddling the situation is determining who the real father is! The antagonist, Nigel Fredericks is a vile contemptuous manipulator who preys on women's vulnerability with a history of stalking women. Embolden by the fact that he always manages to escape conviction, he uses this leverage on not only Lyric but her Psychiatrist (Skyler Little) whom she confides in, unbeknownst to her that the perpetrator has also violated Ms Little. One issue that gives contrast to the story is the fact that Nigel things that the baby is his and is entitled to it. The key to it all is the mindset that husband Michael will adorn. Will he accept the consequences, or will he retaliate?

The setting did nothing to allay frustrations despite familial order being tested under uncomfortable odds; the main characters had substance, replete with Nigel's embellished sinister facade; and yes, there was a backstory to give the denouement clarity to end on a good note! I loved this book and feel that the author did more than a credible job in pulling me into this story. I rated it five stars out of five, and feel that there's definitely and upside to Dwan Abrams ability to tell stories that radiate. Thank you Ms Abrams for bringing us a great story, as we look forward to the next one just like this one!

Testimonies

Lyric Stokes is married to a prominent doctor. Blessed beyond her means, she is able to devote her time to charities, while seeing to the day to day of her household. What Lyric wants more then anything is to be able to have another child. Her daughter, Autumn, is awesome, but it would be nice to have more children around.

Unbeknownst to Lyric and her loved ones, she has become the object of affection to a serial stalker. R. Nigel Fredericks, an art dealer, has become a thorn to the Stokes family. What Lyric doesn't know is that he has no plans of leaving her. When she becomes pregnant, his presence becomes more dangerous as he's convinced that Lyric is in fact the one.

Even if you've never learned anything in your school Science classes, with shows like "CSI," "Law & Order" and "Criminal Minds," you're able to grasp that most crimes are solved with the aid of science. I was disappointed to learn that in the case of Stokes vs. Fredericks, the same didn't ring true. `My Mother's Child' has the potential to be an explosive and provoking read. Unfortunately, the story fails to dive into a deeper realm and really stays on the surface. Commendable is the fact that Dwan Abrams is able to make God's voice a starring character. I didn't realize that this was a sequel and I wonder if and what I missed. The story was just too nice and neat for my liking. Not a bad read, especially with the scriptures and lessons, just not persuasive enough for this reader.

Reviewed by: Crystal

Enjoyable

What does a perfect family do when life becomes unpredictable? The Stokes are soon to find out. Will their love for each other endure what God has allowed to happen? Dawn Abrams shares how a innocent smile and a business card can turn a family life upside down. As I read this book, I found myself wanting to read the last chapter to see how it would end. Curiosity was trying to get the best of me. As I maintained my self I was not disappointed.. it ended just the way it was suppose to!

Paulette Harper
Author of That Was Then,This Is Now
Victorious Living for Women
Completely Whole 2010
www.pauletteharper.com

Wow

I really enjoyed this book It's very interesting and it makes you really anxious of what's going to happen next. The characters were amazing I could read this book all over again!

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