As CEO and owner of a new nursing registry, Pauline Bridges is striving to reach the height of success, and then unexpectedly tragedy strikes. After a near fatal automobile accident, she climbs from the wreckage unscathed. Shortly thereafter, God begins to reveal her past. Chronicled in a series of stories, her life unfolds through a long journey; a pathway that unveils many secrets that not even her children had been told. Memories, dreams and flashbacks of her mother's abuse at the hands of her stepfather, a rape during adolescence, her brother's stormy lifestyle, and the agony of a marriage that was destroyed by her ex-husband, Naman's infidelity and substance abuse, all return to torment her. Then there is the shattering memory of the unsolved murder of her former boss, a vice president for a major recording company. The ditch grows much deeper as she struggles to help her children through their crises, and also learns that her friend, Vangie, is having an affair with her best friend, Bethany's husband, Darryl. Keith Maris steps into her life and opens her heart to feelings and emotions that she didn't know still existed. His strong support and her faith bring resolutions that pave the way through a chaotic triangle of family issues and an illicit love affair., in Reflections of a Quiet Storm.
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Patrica A. Bridewell is a native of Los Angeles, California. Her first Christian Fiction novel, Reflections of a Quiet Storm, was released by Xpress Yourself Publishing LLC on March 10, 2009. She is a contributing writer to the anthology, Gumbo for the Soul - Women of Honor: Pink Edition, to be released in late 2010. Her work has also been published in multiple online magazines and in Advance for Nurses Magazine. She is a member of the American Christian Fiction Writers, Zora Neale/Richard Wright foundation, and International Black Writers and Artists - Los Angeles. Patricia is also an adjunct nursing professor for California State University - Dominguez Hills, mother of two and a grandmother. She is currently working on her second novel.
Patricia enjoys reading, music, and spending time with family.
Patricia enjoys reading, music, and spending time with family.
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Author Patricia A. Bridewell has penned a winner! Sisterhood Book Club Review,
By Claudia Brown-Mosley "Author" (Los Angeles, California) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Reflections of a Quiet Storm (Paperback)
'Reflections of a Quiet Storm' is the story of Pauline Bridges, a woman who despite all that she had endured, remains focused on her promising future as an owner of a nurse staffing agency. Pauline had endured enough hurt and pain to make any person in their right mind want to give up and die. But not this woman. Relying on her faith, she parlayed her way through rape, scandal, abuse, and betrayal, and bounced back like a true soldier. The book combines inspiration with real-life everyday issues to keep you turning the pages to get to the shocking ending. This book was a very easy read and the flow was exceptional. Every question was answered, and there were no loose endings.If you are in search of the perfect book to take the beach, or anywhere you would need a good book to curl up to, this book is highly reccommended. I would rate this book 5 stars because it is very well written. It has the perfect mix of drama, sprinkled with just the right dose of christian themes to bring out the message of forgiveness without preaching, which is very good. I also liked how the book paid homage to nurses, focusing on their stresses and strains they face juggling work, home, life, and family. I just love how cool, calm and collected Pauline was despite all she was dealing with. Her past prepared her for her wonderful future. This book brings back that good old fashioned storytelling with solid a solid storyline and excellent transitions. Job well done! Sandra Peoples, Sisterhood Book Club
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Reflections Of A Quiet Storm,
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In the rightly titled REFLECTIONS OF A QUIET STORM, Pauline Bridges, after a near fatal car accident, begins to second guess decisions she has made over the years - like where she lives, career choices and even choices about her past even when she had no control over those events.Her memories, dreams and real life issues, issues many of us can relate to, make this a compelling story that at times caused me to tear up, particularly because I know folks who have gone through some of the same obstacles. Abuse, rape and some family secrets come out as she grapples with different crises in her family, but Bridewell writes about them with a flow that kept me turning the pages with good storytelling. Patricia A Bridewell wrote REFLECTIONS OF A QUIET STORM, as she states in the forward, "to inspire and encourage women (and men) to live life to the fullest", and she does just that without being preachy. I look forward to reading more works by this author. Reviewed by Linda Chavis for The RAWSISTAZ(tm) Reviewers
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The storm shall pass...,
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Pauline is a woman that has many obstacles come in her way. It seems like the rain will never subside when tragedy strikes. As she starts to rebuild her life situations from her past reveal themselves. Abuse, rape, family secrets and betrayal rock her world in a whirlwind that causes her to work her faith.I sincerely enjoyed this book because it wasn't extremely preachy. The message behind the novel was wonderful. I love how Pauline was a strong no matter what was thrown in her way. It gives a person like me strength in many ways. There was absolutely nothing that I didn't like about this book. Great job Patricia, keep on writing and we will keep reading! Reviewed by: Nateche [...]
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