Even As It Stings [Paperback]

Elm Battersby (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: November 8, 2005

Hope and courage to triumph over evil drives a woman who struggles with deception and greed. 'I was afraid if Hawk found me, I'd have to go back to that awful place. I told her my name and where I was from. I lied.'

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About the Author

Elm Battersby (Elizabeth Lorraine Mellon Battersby) was born in Haverhill, Massachusetts and graduated from West High, Manchester New Hampshire. She attended Loyola University, CA and American University, DC. A writer, poet, editor, English tutor, ghostwriter, Elm is a member of The National League of American Pen Women, the Original Palm Springs Writers Guild, Palm Springs, CA. and Toastmasters International. Her children’s book, “Missy B.J” is recorded for the blind. She has written a published short story and her poetry has been published nationally. She has published a collection of technical manuals. Retired from a career that included high fashion, she is eighty-two years young and lives in Danville, California. “Faith in God keeps me balanced. Each of His new days is a gift, bringing into focus compelling opportunity for more personal growth.”

Product Details

• Paperback: 400 pages
• Publisher: BookSurge Publishing (November 8, 2005)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1419613693
• ISBN-13: 978-1419613692
• Product Dimensions: 7.9 x 5.3 x 1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 12.8 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #6,158,836 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars I know the author however, January 24, 2006

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James G. Battersby "bioman" (pismo beach, ca.) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Even As It Stings (Paperback)

Elm Battersby is my stepmother who I have some contact with. I have read Missy BJ a Manuscript on Sept 11 and most recently Even As it Stings. I was very surprised by her newest effort. She demonstrated incredible range in this effort. Her imagination and ability to create the characters floored me a bit. She painted clear pictures and was able to weave an interesting tale of abuse'violence, statutory rape. prostitution mixed in with beautiful family values,tender moments and a lot of twists and turns. Hannah the main character is a true heroine in every sense of the word. Very descriptive of the surroundings I felt as if I were in New England.. The book is a quick read and bound to hold the readers interest. I reccomend this effort highly to anybody. Though I bear the same last name i truly enjoyed this work.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Incredible character development, January 23, 2006

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Jessica Porras (Baltimore, Maryland) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Even As It Stings (Paperback)

In "Even as it Stings," Elm Battersby develops her characters in such a way that the reader feels a powerful connection to them soon after their names first appear on the page. The life lessons these characters teach are extraordinarily noteworthy, and I strongly encourage you to read this book.

5.0 out of 5 stars Even as it stings., January 27, 2006

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Gailand Burdette (Bay Area,CA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Even As It Stings (Paperback)

This moving and exciting book has got to be made into a movie so all the nonreaders can see the story. It makes one think to what lengths you would be willing to go to in order to save your family from abuse and poverty. It is touching, exciting, tender and filled with suspense.