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McGuffy Ann
, September 18, 2011
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Disrupted Lives is a wonderfully written novel of family and the effects of adoption. We are able to see into the lives of both families, going back several generations. This enables us to understand the family dynamics and role of each character.
Brenda Youngerman creates characters that are well developed and genuine. She has a gift for creating authentic dialogue, with interactions and situations that are sincere and heartfelt.
Disrupted Lives does well in describing the complexities of old Southern family traditions and the effect on future generations, including issues of “old money”, status and class. These issues play into the situation of adoption and the child’s future role in such a family.
Brenda Youngerman is a talented author. She has written several novels, each with a message. She is well known for her creative thinking, including the story of Disrupted Lives. I felt this was an interesting novel, with important points to both make and consider. As always, Brenda never disappoints. She keeps her promise of writing “Fiction with a Purpose”, with important messages that leave you thinking.
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