In Leah's Wake [Kindle Edition]

Terri Giuliano Long (Author)

Book Description

***Newly Edited by Sara-Jayne Slack, Inspired Quill Press (3/12)

Recipient of the CTRR Award for excellence

2011 Book Bundlz Book Pick

Book Bundlz Book Club Favorites First Place, (12/11)

WINNER Global eBook Awards, Popular Fiction, 2012

WINNER, Literary Fiction - IndieReader Discovery Awards (IRDA), 2012

The Tylers have a perfect life--beautiful home, established careers, two sweet and talented daughters. Their eldest daughter, Leah, an exceptional soccer player, is on track for a prestigious scholarship. Their youngest, Justine, more responsible than seems possible for her 12 years, just wants her sister's approval. With Leah nearing the end of high school and Justine a seemingly together kid, the parents are set to enjoy a peaceful life...until Leah meets Todd, a high school dropout and former roadie for a rock band.

As Leah's parents fight to save their daughter from a world of drugs, sex, and wild parties, their divided approach drives their daughter out of their home and a wedge into their marriage. Meanwhile, twelve-year-old Justine observes her sister's rebellion from the shadows of their fragmented family-leaving her to question whether anyone loves her and if God even knows she exists. Can this family survive in Leah's wake? What happens when love just isn't enough?

Editorial Reviews

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WINNER, Literary Fiction - IndieReader Discovery Awards (IRDA), 2012
WINNER Global eBook Awards, Popular Fiction, 2012
Book Bundlz 2011 Favorites - First Place, 12/11
Book Bundlz 2011 Book Club Pick
CTRR Reviewer Recommend Award, 2011

WINNER Global eBook Awards, Popular Fiction, 2012
IN LEAH'S WAKE: Winner of the CTRR, Reviewer Recommend Award
BOOK BUNDLZ 2011 BOOK PICK
BOOK BUNDLZ 2011 BOOK CLUB FAVORITES, FIRST PLACE

"Terri Giuliano Long writes about the complexities of marriage and parenting . . . pulled me right along, as I continued to make comparisons to my own life."

--Jennifer Donovan, Managing Editor 5 Minutes For Books

In Leah's Wake is beautifully written, haunting, fascinating, and a book that has a lot to say, a lot to teach you, without getting preachy. 

--Haley Stokes, Triumphal Writing

Recipient of the Coffee Time Reviewers Recommend (CTRR) Award. This award, selected by reviewers, recognizes outstanding writing styles in all book types and genres. --Coffee Time Romance

2011 Book Bundlz Book Pick
Recipient of CTRR, Reviewer's Recommend Award

2011 Book Club Book Pick - 2011 FAVORITES, FIRST PLACE

Book Description

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Product Details

• File Size: 654 KB
• Print Length: 368 pages
• Sold by: Amazon Digital Services, Inc.
• Language: English
• ASIN: B0044XV7PG
• Text-to-Speech: Enabled
• X-Ray: Enabled
• Lending: Enabled
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #17,957 Paid in Kindle Store (See Top 100 Paid in Kindle Store)

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

160 of 185 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Worth the 99 cents! December 26, 2010

By A Customer

Format:Kindle Edition

I downloaded this book for my kindle mainly because the price was so cheap, and Im glad that I did! I finished the book in about 4 days. once I picked it up, I couldnt put it down! Terri does an awesome job using foreshadowing in all the right places.. and writes an ending that you will never ee coming! I highly recommend this to anyone, but I advise any strict parent to consider purchasing this as a gift for anyone under the age of about 16, as there is qite a bit of suggestive material throughout. But over all, this is a FANTASTIC book!

66 of 75 people found the following review helpful

3.0 out of 5 stars Overall a decent story September 5, 2011

By Read for Fun

Format:Paperback

***I received a complimentary copy in exchange for a review.

I enjoyed this story for the most part. Leah went through a series of bad decisions that put her in a spot her pride couldn't back track on. The characters were well developed and it was easy to understand the things they did for the family.

I only gave it 3 stars because I felt like at times the story wandered away from the main plot and some of the story lines were too long and unnecessary. Overall, though, I enjoyed it.

70 of 83 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Great read! May 23, 2011

By Donna Dowd

Format:Paperback

It's hard to believe this book was the author's debut novel. The characters and storyline kept you riveted to the book and you didn't want to put it down. Very true to life story that anyone who is raising or raised teenagers could definitely relate to and see themselves, as parents, in almost the same type of situations. I enjoyed reading about the family dynamics and how each individual's actions affect everyone in the family. Very good read! Great job Terri!

More About the Author

Terri Giuliano Long has written marketing pieces for print and online media, edited technical articles, and written news and feature stories for numerous publications, including the Huffington Post. She lives with her family on the East Coast and teaches at Boston College. In Leah's Wake is her debut novel.

Please visit her website: www.tglong.com Or connect on her blog (www.terriglong.com/blog), Facebook (www.facebook.com/tglongwrites) or Twitter (www.twitter.com/tglong).