The Truth About Us [Kindle Edition]

Dalene Flannigan (Author)

Book Description

"...strong opinions about this book. It's great for a book club - lots of discussion."

"This is fasted paced and well written, I kept turning the pages until the end." 

"This book takes off and doesn't stop."
"Addictive from the start...I love books that get more intense with each page."
"The story is gripping and compelling. There is no gratuitous sex or violence, as
suggested by a couple of negative reviewers, who didn't read the book to
conclusion." 

Three women, roommates back in college, find their lives forever altered when one of
them feels compelled to confess the secret. 'The Truth About Us' weaves the
past and the present in a page-turner that explores the shifting quality of
truth, and the cost of secrets.

Editorial Reviews

Review

"...vivid, revealing, and satisfying, making this a recommended novel... an intense story of entwined relationships and lives..."  Diane Donovan, Midwest Book Review

"For its mix of strong voices and careful weaving of memory and current day, I give The Truth About Us five stars."  Self Publishing Review

Product Details

• File Size: 319 KB
• Print Length: 167 pages
• Simultaneous Device Usage: Unlimited
• Publisher: Dalene Flannigan (December 5, 2011)
• Sold by: Amazon Digital Services, Inc.
• Language: English
• ASIN: B00642CEB6
• Text-to-Speech: Enabled
• X-Ray: Enabled
• Lending: Enabled
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #256,803 Paid in Kindle Store (See Top 100 Paid in Kindle Store)

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

135 of 157 people found the following review helpful

1.0 out of 5 stars Not my kind of book April 4, 2012

By kacee

Format:Kindle Edition|Amazon Verified Purchase

I'm not disagreeing with the people who loved this novel, but since it is my own personal review, I will say that I couldn't finish it. I really wanted to like this, but things were just over the top for me. There was a lot of scripture quoting, but for me, it was a deliberate way to make the Bible and Christians look foolish. There was sex, alcohol,adultery, and some poor attempt at religion. I didn't read further, not caring what I missed. As I said, the people who loved this book would feel much differently, and maybe you would too. This is only my point of view.

112 of 136 people found the following review helpful

1.0 out of 5 stars Recommended by a friend, but I was not impressed. May 8, 2012

By Kathryn Lyons

Format:Kindle Edition|Amazon Verified Purchase

Sorry, but I do not like books about violence toward women. Under the best of conditions, I would have found this book a hard read. However, combined with the negative portrayal of the Christian faith, I just hated it.

25 of 29 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Secrets...do you have any? Great story. March 19, 2012

By Book Him Danno

Format:Kindle Edition

This book surprised me, I guess I didn't know what to expect and WOW...BANG...the author nailed a topic that is near and dear to everyone's heart.....Secrets we keep. What secrets do you keep from those you love and those who tell you everything? Well this one is big and it has the power to destroy lives and those you love...would you tell someone then? What will it cost you if you do? You may never know until you tell that secret.

This is fasted paced and well written, I kept turning the pages until the end. I've known people like the characters in this book and I think the author really hit the nail on the head with a few of them. Friendship is one thing, love is another and crazy is a completely different topic altogether. Put those three all in the mix and things happen. Good, bad or indifferent....things happen.

I enjoyed this story and look forward to reading more from this author. By the way I was surprised this was self-published...it read like a well edited, professionally published work. 4 1/2 star it may not be for everyone...but it is a good read.

More About the Author

Dalene Flannigan,a Canadian writer, was born in Glasgow, Scotland.

"For many years I thought my parents were teasing me when they said, "you were born in the rottenrow". But, turns out, I was born in the Rottenrow.
Rottenrow is a street in Glasgow, Scotland, and the address of the Glasgow Royal Maternity Hospital (nicknamed by locals as "The Rottenrow").
It explains so much."

Her full length plays include 'Rescuing Elephants' and 'A Mournful Rustling' - winner of the Playwrights of Spring New Play Award and finalist in The Samuel French Canadian Playwrights Contest.

She has written, Unheard Voices--an award-winning video on Hard-of-Hearing issues, and, Let's Make it Clear...Clear Communication and Hearing Loss--winner of the Barbara Jordan Media Award.

She lives in Toronto and is working on a new novel.

www.daleneflannigan.com