She Had No Choice, a Tale of Love and Survival [Kindle Edition]

Debra Burroughs (Author)

Book Description

Praise for She Had No Choice...
5 out of 5 STARS "I loved this book. It was interesting following the family through its history of woes and heartache. I found myself rooting for the women in this story, wanting them to get out of their situation, stand up for themselves and choose to walk away... The one thing that I found delightful was the ending. Perfectly appropriate!!"
Brenda B., Book Reviewer
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"Fantastic Read! I highly recommend this book to my readers...it isn't often that I stumble across something that I like as much as I did this!"
Lindsay R. Coada
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"A Must Read" This story was heart-breaking and joyous in equal measure. I cheered these women on...Every woman should read this novel."
- Deena Schoenfeldt, Reader


OVERVIEW of She Had No Choice...
She Had No Choice is a dramatic family saga that takes a Latin spin on the epic novel and film, The Color Purple. Inspired by a true story, this gripping and poignant multi-generational story follows the Ramirez family through a roller coaster of difficult, yet inspiring events, setting off a wide range of emotions. This tale proves that Love really does conquer all.


Other 5 out of 5 star reviews...
Burroughs writes with such intensity and you feel what each character is going through on each and every page. She states the book is inspired by a series of true stories. I feel this enhances the reader's expectations. The story ends in 1960 and I am hoping for a sequel! Sophia and Eva have come a long way since 1918. I want to follow their lives and I have no doubt all readers who enjoy She Had No Choice will agree.
Mary Crocco, Midwest Book Reviewer
5 out of 5 Stars

SOOO GOOD!! It really captures your attention right from the beginning. So moving that it made me cry and when it ended I was like NOOO! I won't give anything away but you left me wondering......Hopefully a sequel is in the future.
- Carla Cooley, Reader


OTHER BOOKS by Debra Burroughs:

"Three Days in Seattle" - a delicious blend of Romance and Suspense that will make your toes curl!

"The Scent of Lies" - A Paradise Valley Mystery - Book 1, a cozy Murder Mystery and Romance that will keep you guessing until the very end.

Editorial Reviews

From the Author

The inspiration for She Had No Choice came from the stories my mother and grandmother told me about their difficult, yet inspiring lives. I come from a large Mexican family, where my mother is the oldest of ten children, and there was an abundance of gripping family stories handed down.
 

About the Author

Debra Burroughs writes with intensity and power. Her characters are rich and the stories are fully of compelling suspense and real romance. If you're looking for graphic violence and explicit sex scenes, these are not the books for you, but if you're looking for stories with real romance that will entertain you, grab your attention, touch your heart, and leave you wanting more, dive into one of her captivating books.

Product Details

• File Size: 414 KB
• Print Length: 246 pages
• Simultaneous Device Usage: Unlimited
• Sold by: Amazon Digital Services, Inc.
• Language: English
• ASIN: B005MEKR20
• Text-to-Speech: Enabled
• X-Ray: Enabled
• Lending: Enabled
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #104,809 Paid in Kindle Store (See Top 100 Paid in Kindle Store)

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

37 of 39 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Women can prevail! November 12, 2011

By Mary Crocco

Format:Kindle Edition

She Had No Choice is a family drama which originates in Sonora, Mexico. The year is 1918 during the Spanish influenza epidemic. The Ramirez family has already lost four children due to the outbreak. Juanita and Emilio make the decision to give up the land and home they own in Mexico and flee to Arizona to save their family.

Once in Arizona, the family is free from the flu epidemic; however, life is far from easy. Work is hard to get for migrant farm workers and the family suffers. Juanita dies and Emilio is left with his sons and two daughters. He sends one of his daughters, Sophia, to live with his sister, Consuela, in Phoenix. He thinks she will have a better life. For six years Sophia works as a servant girl for her Tia and the abuse only ends with Tia Consuela's death.

Sophia makes poor decisions regarding men. She ends up alone and pregnant with her first daughter, Eva. Her second relationship she is a victim of domestic abuse from Carlos, who continually beats and abuses her and her children for 25 years. She has a child almost every other year and her life is a living hell.

Eva's life is not going as expected. She is abandoned with two children. She is determined to rise above her adversities while trying to help her mother escape abuse from Carlos.

Does Eva succeed? Does Sophia have any part in the plan? Does either woman find real love?

Burroughs writes with such intensity and you feel what each character is going through on each and every page. She states the book is inspired by a series of true stories. I feel this enhances the reader's expectations.

The story ends in 1960 and I am hoping for a sequel! Sophia and Eva, along with their families, have come a long way since 1918.... I want to follow their lives and I have no doubt all readers who enjoy She Had No Choice will agree.

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19 of 19 people found the following review helpful

4.0 out of 5 stars Revelation January 25, 2012

By Virginia Gift

Format:Paperback

She Had No Choice is about a Mexican family drama, struggle to overcome misery, abuse, isolation and everything in between. Each chapter is a new revelation. I think it should be a recommended reading in schools because it shows the painful life of so many immigrants and there are lessons to learn from it.Del suelo al cielo (Spanish Edition)

24 of 27 people found the following review helpful

4.0 out of 5 stars Left me wanting more October 5, 2011

By Douglas

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An easy read that pulled me in right away and made me care about the characters and their plight. Great story of a family's tragedy and triumph! It left me wanting more. I will be looking for more from this author.

14 of 15 people found the following review helpful

4.0 out of 5 stars A Generational Journey of Determined Women! December 31, 2011

By Kimberly D. Washington

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This books is the story of how women are constantly faced with the tough decisions of how to navigate in this life, especially during a time when women had no rights in the world. I appreciate the determination of the women in this story to never give up while facing some extremely difficult and dangerous conditions. It shows the spirit and true nature of women to rise above their circumstances, care for their families, and still come out on top. I am looking forward to seeing the next chapter in these women's lives. She Had No Choice, a Latin Spin on The Color Purple

14 of 15 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Where is the sequel? December 29, 2011

By B. Drewett

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I have read She Had No Choice three times! Each time I have laughed and cried and felt surprised that Burroughs held me in suspense and sometimes fear. This is a "can't put it down until the end" novel that is also an easy read. Although the topic of domestic violence is often an R rated subject, Burroughs has written this touching story of generational family crisis in a manner that is inoffensive. I learned about the latin culture and found the minimal Spanish easy to navigate. I am anxiously awaiting a sequel to see what happens in the lives of the next generation! I highly recommend this book!

14 of 15 people found the following review helpful

4.0 out of 5 stars Fantastic Read! December 20, 2011

By Lindsay Horne

Format:Paperback

First, let me say that THIS BOOK NEEDS A SEQUEL!!! As a reader, I am dying to know what became of the characters and their story. You are hanging on every detail towards the end of this book and it leaves you wanting more.

I am so appreciative of Debra Burroughs writing style - she definitely has a way with words and she writes with such compelling language that you feel as though you are right there on the pages with the characters experiencing their lives with them...and that isn't too common.

The third-person narrative that this book is written in could be a bit of an obstacle for some readers, but I didn't find it difficult. I enjoyed the change of pace from other works I have read lately. This is a generational story, and I felt like the author chose the perfect mode to tell it.

I would also add that I love books set in different time periods and this one definitely delivered in setting and atmosphere. I appreciated that the author added a small flare of her own experience to the novel. I also liked that it is based on real people, real events, and real characters - that is important in storytelling and oftentimes we don't find a better story to tell than something that actually happened. It made the story that much more believable as well.

I HIGHLY recommend this book to my readers...it isn't often that I stumble across something that I like as much as I did this!

13 of 14 people found the following review helpful

4.0 out of 5 stars With Endurance Comes Victory January 5, 2012

By Creative Musings

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"She Had No Choice" by Debra Burroughs presents the suffering, sacrifices and turmoil that span three generations of Latina women, starting with main characters Juanita Ramirez, her daughter, Sofia and finally Sofia's own daughter, Eva. Burroughs skillfully weaves relationships and heart-breaking dilemmas with numerous supporting characters, including spouses, siblings, families and friends without overshadowing the plight and strength of these three women.

While the story starts from 1918 and goes on until 1960, sadly, such problems still ring true for many people, including women in our modern-day world. In her novel, Burroughs deals with the powerful issues that leave her female characters with no clear-cut choices due to unfortunate circumstances resulting from societal beliefs during the time period, plus the women's innate sense of loyalty and familial duties. Her novel depicts the difficult decisions her main characters were forced to make, whether it entailed staying in abusive relationships for the sake of their progeny, or gathering the courage to stand up to their tormentors knowing there will be consequences. Burroughs concludes her characters' long-suffering fates with a celebration of their underlying strength, endurance and unwavering belief that a better tomorrow is indeed possible.

A credit to her excellent writing skills, coupled with perhaps, her closeness to the true-to-life people who inspired this novel, the pages echoed the female characters' pain, and I anguished over their situations. I found myself turning the e-pages, hoping for positive outcomes and was delighted with their victories, big and small.

More About the Author

Debra Burroughs can be found, most days, dreaming up and writing about strong women, their relationships with men (good and bad), involved in exciting and romantic situations.

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#85 in Kindle eBooks > Literature & Fiction > Romance > Suspense

#85 in Kindle eBooks > Literature & Fiction > Romance > Suspense