One of the Best Things [Paperback]

Sheri Doyle (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: June 21, 2007

“I have learned today not to be ashamed any longer, not to hide from a monster, and not to run from demons. I have been given two feet, two feet to stand tall and strong, to face those that hurt and to embrace those who love me. My feet will no longer run, and my anger will no longer remain hidden. I will not hide from those who do not understand and I will no longer protect those who violate.”

One of the Best Things is a reminder of the strength of the human ability and the miraculous changes possible if we are given a chance.

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About the Author

Sheri Doyle has been writing for most of her life. She holds a degree in English from Emory & Henry College in Virginia. Sheri and her husband spend most of their time in Lucca, Italy.

Product Details

• Paperback: 158 pages
• Publisher: iUniverse, Inc. (June 21, 2007)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0595445640
• ISBN-13: 978-0595445646
• Product Dimensions: 9 x 6 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #5,001,567 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars A deftly written inspirational novel, June 6, 2008

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Midwest Book Review (Oregon, WI USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: One of the Best Things (Paperback)

The streets of Chicago are not the most forgiving of places. "One of the Best Things" follows Sunni as she tries to pursue her dream - only to have it snatched away from her, crushing her and making her perform unspeakable acts. At rock bottom, her only strands to climb back up lie in her mother and where she least expects help to home. "One of the Best Things" is a deftly written inspirational novel, a top pick for community library fiction collections.

5.0 out of 5 stars My life isn't so hard..., October 22, 2007

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Julie Lenzer Kirk "Author, The ParentPreneur ... (Maryland) - See all my reviews

This review is from: One of the Best Things (Paperback)

Anytime I start thinking things are hard for me, something comes along to remind me that I really have it pretty good. This book was one of them. The author takes us through the realities of what could be many people's lives and shows us that it really is possible to overcome what happens to us and make better choices going forward. Her character, Sunni, is very real, and the fears and decisions she makes are not foreign. But somehow, out of the depths of hell, she is able to rise above it all and move on to not only make something of herself but give back to others. My life isn't so hard, after all, and although Sunni is a fictional character, I suspect the inspiration and experiences were very real. The author certainly presents it as believable...riveting reading!

5.0 out of 5 stars One of the Best Things, September 30, 2007

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Mary Harris (Virginia) - See all my reviews

This review is from: One of the Best Things (Paperback)

Captivating and inspirational book by an unknown author. Very worth reading. The book pulls you into the story and holds your interest throughout. Very well written with deep character development. The book demonstrates how any one of us can make it through the darkest of circumstances and succeed if we develop goals, never abandon the idea of success and feel strong support and love from a loved one in our lives. This story shows how a young girl who experienced the worst of circumstances in her life remained determined to have a much better life than her mother had been subjected to. The mother in this story was a strong parent. The daughter respected her mother. She was determined to make her proud of her.