Dreams Thrown Away

by Dilsa Saunders Bailey

Overview

Fatal Family Legacies - Have you ever had a dream snatched away just as you were about to touch it? Kali just can't seem to grasp it. It's always just out of her reach. This young, sheltered, southern girl orphaned on the brink of womanhood survives solely on instinct and a desire to make it big. At the top of her wish list is a wealthy man who will love her unconditionally. But, when she lands in the midst of a family of wealthy and powerful men, she realizes their tumultuous family legacy may prove to be more perilous than her own.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780983906100
Publisher:	Good Show Publications, LLC
Publication date:	11/23/2011
Series:	Sperling Chronicles , #1
Pages:	346
Product dimensions:	6.14(w) x 9.21(h) x 0.72(d)

About the Author

Dilsa Saunders Bailey is the author of the romantic suspense series, The Sperling Chronicles. The first in the series, Dreams Thrown Away, received a nomination for the 2010 GAYA award by the Georgia Writers Association for 1st Novel. Dilsa currently lives and works as a medical services consultant in Atlanta, GA after living thirteen years in Philadelphia where the characters in most of her stories first came to life. Dilsa Saunders Bailey was intrigued by her great-grandmother's heartfelt talent for telling stories at a young age. So, at age 13, she began entertaining, educating, and enlightening through storytelling. Since then, Bailey has appeared on television, print media, and various radio stations showcasing her books. Born in South Carolina, where she lived her first 17 years, Bailey moved to New Jersey, Colorado, and then Pennsylvania before relocating permanently to Georgia. She now resides in Atlanta.

Editorial Reviews

I was impressed with this book. The story is about a teenaged girl whose life is devastated by the murder -suicide of her parents by her father. Kalina is forced to grow up quickly after she leaves South Carolina to move to Philadelphia, PA. She has been sent to live with her Aunt Mazetta. Little did Kalina know that this would be the beginning of her being under the control of other people who don’t always have her best interest at heart. After her aunt's boyfriend tried to sexually assault her, Kalina got away and ran away and never looked back. Thus begins her life of pursuing her dreams which came at a steep price. Kalina’s life is no longer her own and she seems to become complacent with this. That is until a life-altering event forces her to choose between life and death. The reader will be caught up in Kalina’s story til the end. There are some unexpected twists and turns but the storyline is never lost. I didn’t want to put this book down once I started it. I believe strongly that anyone reading it will feel the same.

African Americans on the Move Book Club-Zandra B.

Kalina Denise Harris is the daughter of a preacher. She's sheltered and lives in a small town where everybody knows everybody. She can't wait to graduate and head off to college. While preparing, tragedy strikes and her dreams are put on hold. Will she be able to put her life back together and proceed with her dreams?



Dilsa Saunders Bailey takes you on a journey of a sheltered young lady forced to grow up fast. The character development allows you to get a feel the individual's personalities. The twists and turns keep you on edge. The ending leaves you wanting more!ljh

That Literary Lady

Kalina is the apple of her father's eye. Her relationship with her mother is a little rocky. Kalina longs to leave her small town and start college. Her wish, to leave, comes true quicker than planned and horrifically. On the heels of her parents' murder-suicide, Kalina is sent to live with an aunt in Philadelphia. Shortly after arriving in Philadelphia, Kalina finds herself homeless. A kind stranger who offers her a job takes her in. Kalina can't believe her luck; a job and she can still go to college. Little does she know all her job entails...

"Dreams Thrown Away" by Dilsa Saunders Bailey was an excellent story. Following Kalina through her life's journey will have the reader not wanting to put the book down.

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