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Randy's Ride [Perfect Paperback]

Barbara Taylor Blomquist (Author)
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October 27, 2009
Randy never felt like he fit in. Adopted when he was young, he never found his place within his family. Because of this disconnected feeling, Randy decided to set out on his own. Author Barbara Blomquist invites readers to come along on Randy's Ride, a touching story of one young man's journey to self-discovery. During his travels, Randy meets interesting people who teach him many life lessons. There's Ellie, a hard woman struggling with the death of her mother; Bill, the teacher who encourages Randy to make something of himself; and Mindy, a young girl who touches Randy's heart. Through his encounters with these individuals and others, Randy learns a very important lesson: your life is what you make it.

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  • Perfect Paperback: 320 pages
  • Publisher: Tate Publishing (October 27, 2009)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 160799979X
  • ISBN-13: 978-1607999799
  • Product Dimensions: 8.4 x 6.5 x 0.7 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 11.2 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
  • Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (7 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #3,553,629 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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Barbara Blomquist is the author of three books; two editions of the non-fiction book "Insight Into Adoption", a novel "Randy's Ride", and a new novel "Searching for Abby" to be released in late 2011.

She is a wife, mother of three and a grandmother of two. Over the years she has lived in four cities and has had many years of experience within the adoption field. This has included working in a residential Children's Home, coordinating adoption support groups, counseling individual families, and speaking to adoptive parent groups.

Barbara believes it is possible to bust through family anxieties by facing all adoption issues squarely and honestly to ensure a positive outcome.

Her novels reflect the daily struggles with human emotions and insecurities which can be a part of anyone's life.


http:// Adoptiveparent.wordpress.com

 

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5.0 out of 5 stars Randy's ride home., January 7, 2012
This review is from: Randy's Ride (Kindle Edition)
Randy's Ride by Barbara Bloomquist is a book that is sure to rock your world. Randy's Ride will take you on a journey you will not soon forget. You will gain a much deeper understanding of what life is like for a young, adopted man trying to figure out who he is. You will gain a much deeper appreciation for our young people as they strive to find their place in life and be less prone to judge them for where they are at in life.
You will also be brought into the heart of loving parents who love unconditionally their son as he leaves home trying to find out who he is.
If you have forgotten what it is like to be a struggling teenager trying to find his way in life or how much a mother loves her child, no matter what choices he makes, then Randy's Ride is a must read for you.
It is with great pleasure that I highly recommend this book to you.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Insightful Story, June 7, 2011
This review is from: Randy's Ride (Kindle Edition)
Randy's Ride is a very down-to-earth, realistic story about a young mans journey toward maturity and self-worth. Randy, the main character, was adopted young and feels disconnected from his family and himself. He is unsure about who he is and what he wants. So Randy goes on a "ride" and finds with every situation and person he encounters, he get closer to understanding himself. I am not adopted, but I have found this book to be very informative. The story not only teaches you about life's curve balls, but also about the struggles some adopted children might go through. This was a very addictive story for me; it was very hard to put down. I would recommend this book to everyone.
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5.0 out of 5 stars A moving and poignant story of life, highly recommended, May 9, 2010
This review is from: Randy's Ride (Perfect Paperback)
The desire to fit in and be apart of something drives many through their lives. "Randy's Ride" is a coming of age story following the titular Randy who embarks in life to find his place in life and establish what he wants to do in life. Through his travels, he meets his teachers in life, the many people who he counters along the way. From lessons in tenacity to lessons in love, "Randy's Ride" is a moving and poignant story of life, highly recommended.
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