One Pink Line [Paperback]

Dina Silver (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: October 20, 2011

Can the love of a lifetime be forever changed by one pink line? Dina Silver’s tender, absorbing novel, One Pink Line, is the warmhearted, wry story of love, loss and family, as seen through the prism of one singular, spirited young couple who find themselves in a predicament that changes the course of their lives, and those closest to them. With heart, humor and compassion, this debut work of women’s fiction is certain to stir anyone who relishes a good laugh, can stand a good cry, and, above all believes in the redemptive power of love. This unique, contemporary story gives readers a dual perspective. Sydney Shephard, a sweet-tempered, strong-natured college senior is young, in love with an exceptional man, and unexpectedly pregnant. Faced with a child she never planned for, she is forced to relay this news to her neurotic mother, relinquish her youth, and risk losing the love of her life. Then there’s Grace, a daughter, who believed she was a product of this great love, grows to realize her existence is not what she assumed, and is left with profound and puzzling questions about who she really is. Spanning generations and every imaginable emotion, One Pink Line reveals how two points of view can be dramatically at odds, and perhaps ultimately reconciled. Simultaneously deeply felt and lighthearted, One Pink Line deftly mines how the choices we make are able to alter so many lives, and how doing the right thing and living honestly can bring unexpected, hard-won happiness. It’s a must-read for anyone who craves a great love story, absorbing characters, and plenty of laughs along the way.

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About the Author

A graduate of Purdue University, Dina Silver has spent the past fifteen years feeding her red wine habit by working as a copywriter in the advertising industry. After seeing the bulk of her professional prose on brochures and direct mail pieces, she is delighted to have made the transition to novelist. She currently lives with her husband and son in suburbia, where she is working on her next book. Inspired by a true story, One Pink Line is Dina’s debut novel.

Product Details

• Paperback: 260 pages
• Publisher: CreateSpace (October 20, 2011)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 146377253X
• ISBN-13: 978-1463772536
• Product Dimensions: 8.4 x 5.5 x 0.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 11.2 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (60 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #210,251 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

A graduate of Purdue University, Dina Silver has spent the past fifteen years feeding her red wine habit by working as a freelance copywriter in the advertising industry. In addition to writing ad copy, she formed Dinas Ideas, a greeting card company, in 2003. Dina serves as the sole writer and designer for the business and has penned over 300 greeting cards since its inception. She currently lives in Chicago where she divides her time between writing, caring for her nine-year old son, and ordering lots of takeout for her husband. After seeing the bulk of her professional prose on brochures and direct mail pieces, she is delighted to have made the transition to novelist this year. Additionally, she enjoys talking about herself in the third person.

For more information, visit http://www.dinasilver.com

Customer Reviews

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10 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars My wife wrote this book, October 28, 2011

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Jeff Silver - See all my reviews

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This review is from: One Pink Line (Paperback)

So I had to read it. Love stories are generally not my genre of choice. In fact I'm not much of a reader at all. I almost finished The Catcher in the Rye in 1987, but that was because (like this book), I was told I had to read it. That being said, I liked One Pink Line much more, and everyone should buy multiple copies. I only gave it four stars because I haven't had a home cooked meal in 18 months.

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars A moving read!, January 2, 2012

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Meredith G. Schorr "Merry Writer" (New York, New York) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: One Pink Line (Kindle Edition)

This was an incredibly moving read.

Sydney had the perfect boyfriend back home but, like many college coeds, she got restless (and drunk) and had a one-night-stand with a boy "friend" that resulted in a pregnancy. Sydney wants to keep the baby but the baby daddy wants nothing to do with either of them.

The author writes from both Sydney's perspective and Grace's (the baby). From Sydney's perspective, we see how she dealt with having a child at such a young age while unmarried and how it affected her relationships with her family and the boyfriend she left at home. From Grace's perspective, we feel her confusion at discovering that the man who raised her is not her birth father and we understand her desire to meet her biological father.

Although the book focused more on Sydney than Grace, I didn't mind as I found Sydney's story more compelling. I especially enjoyed the complex relationship between Sydney and her mother. I initially disliked Sydney's mother but loved the way the author redeemed her once Grace was born. While I thought Ethan was a bit too good to be true, I also loved him and was touched by his loyalty to Sydney.

I did have a few issues with the book. For one, Sydney's sister Kendra, who was such a big part of Sydney's life, was not mentioned once in the Grace segments. The only relatives mentioned in Grace's segments were from her birth father's side. I found mentions of Nanna Lynne and Aunt Sharon a bit confusing in Grace's segments since the author did not explain who they were until much later in the story. Also, while I was happy with how things turned out, I would've enjoyed a more drawn-out ending. Finally, *Spoiler altert* - I wished the author had explained why Taylor told Sydney that Ethan had reunited with Robin when it was not true. Was it a purposeful lie or just a miscommunication?

In sum, however, this was a very compelling read. I would definitely read more from this author.

6 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great Read, November 6, 2011

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Michelle McSkin - See all my reviews

This review is from: One Pink Line (Paperback)

I couldn't put it down! One Pink Line was such a great read. The story line immediately pulled me in and anyone who came of age in the 80s and 90s is going to jlove the historical references- acid wash jeans anyone? Loved the characters- so real, I felt like they were old friends by the time I finished- which was in one evening by the way. I just loved this book!