Touched [Paperback]

Linda Armstrong-Miller (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: October 2000

Be careful who you turn your back on. Help comes in many forms. Matthew Allen found that to be true. Matthew Allen experienced a tragedy when he was 10-years old. Because of it, he stopped caring. He stopped growing. His first night of call as a brand new intern changed that and his life forever. Touched is the journey Matthew Allen had to take into his past so that he could live his future.

Editorial Reviews

From the Publisher

Matthew Allen experineced a tragedy when he was ten years old. Because of it, he stopped caring. He stopped growing. His first night of call as a brand new intern changed that and his life forever. Touched is the journey Matthew Allen had to take into his past so that he would live his future.

From the Author

Touched has something for everyone. When you go with Matthew Allen on his journey, you will find yourself laughing at him, crying with him then finally you will find yourself cheering for him.

I think when people read Touched they will find that they have a strong urge to tell friends and family to read it.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 228 pages
• Publisher: Writers Club Press (October 2000)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0595139183
• ISBN-13: 978-0595139187
• Product Dimensions: 9 x 6 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 11.2 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (7 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #9,667,065 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

Customer Reviews

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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars An Impressive Literary Effort!, June 11, 2001

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Prolific Writers Network (Internet) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Touched (Paperback)

The saying you can't judge a book by its cover is so true. When I received the copy of Touched by Linda Armstrong-Miller, I have to admit it took me two days to actually start reading. But once I started I didn't want to put it down.

The author did a wonderful job painting a picture of her characters. It was as if I lived through them. I think the thing that "Touched" (pun intended) me the most was the conversation throughout the book between Grandma, and Mathew. Their dialogue was crisp and believable. It was as if I were in a room observing them from afar. We cannot predict what challenges we face in life; however, through our faith and the support of loving, caring people we can overcome.

I like the story more so because it showed a continued hope for Matthew to change, and that the change was going to have to be as a result of him finally letting someone into his life. I wholeheartedly recommend this book as one to add to your bookshelf. I plan to read it again, just in case I missed something the first time-Kudos to Ms. Armstrong-Miller.

T.C. Matthews Co-founder, Prolific Writers Network

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars I want all my friends and family to read this book, December 13, 2000

By A Customer

This review is from: Touched (Paperback)

Touched did just that. It touched me enough that it made me laugh at times and cry at others. I felt that the book was written with me in mind. I think Touched is an excellent book and I think everyone should read it. I can't wait until Linda Armstrong-Miller's next book is published.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Touched, April 30, 2001

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V. Moss (Norwood, GA USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Touched (Paperback)

I really enjoyed this book. Because of my christianity, this book reminded me of true spirituality. Also,it says never give up and hold on to your faith. The part that really touched me was: When I saw how determined she was,I went to her little boy and knelt beside him. I was determined she would have a prize at the end of her labored journey. While Goatee held his watch, Blondie looked on. I looked to see how close she was. To my shock and surprise her eyes locked with mine. When she finally arrived, she smiled at me. I couldn't believe it. "Thank you Jesus." She said."Jesus? No, not me." I whispered. "Angel?" She asked. "I've never been called that either." "You were sent to help me?" She asked. She was out of breath when she finished. "Yes." I answered. "Angel." She said then smiled. So did I. Her smile was wondrous. I remembered how my mother had looked when she smiled at Chris. It has been just as wonderful and she had been dying too. After thanking me, Bonnie laid beside her son. She attempted to pull her son to her. By now, she was far too weak. If the baby had been another step farther, I'm not sure she would have...yes she would have. She would have reached him no matter how far away he was. That I was sure of. Bonnie slid her hands under him trying again to lift him. I placed my hands under hers. Together we lifted him. She then pulled her arms back and nestled the baby against her chest. With the gaping wound that was now her abdomen, this nestling actually made it look as though she was trying to put him back inside her. "Thank you so much." She whispered barely audible even to me. She found the strength to kiss her son once more. Then she died. Less than a minute later, her son took his last breath.