Alison's Journey (Paperback)

by Amey S. Tippett (Author) "The gray light of early morning filtered in through the large glass door, bathing the room with an otherworldly quality..." (more)
Key Phrases: pie eating contest, Los Angeles, Alison Shaw, Eric Shaw (more...)

Editorial Reviews

Review
"...it is a good story with a tremendous topic that always seems to get put on the back burner." -- Charlotte Mayo, Round Table Reviews

"Ms. Tippett writes with clarity, grace, and rhythm that only gets better with each turn of the page." -- Cherokee Saunders, Coffee Time Romance,August 2, 2005

Product Description
Alison’s life is perfect. Married to Eric, a handsome, wealthy man, she teaches 5th grade – just for fun – and is the envy of all her friends.

Beneath the surface, Eric is an abusive monster. Able to take no more, Alison flees her "perfect life" with only her clothes, her car and two cats. After a mad dash across the country, she lands in Grabill, a backwoods Ohio town with seemingly little to offer. But if anyone knows that appearances are deceiving, Alison does. So, she takes her chances on Grabill and, eventually, mechanic Tyler Coffey, embarking on a journey of a whole other kind.

Alison’s Journey is the touching story of a woman who finds that, rather than having run away, she has come home. Debut author Amey Tippett takes readers on a sweetly emotional journey as Alison rediscovers herself and her ability to trust, finding out what love really is.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 172 pages
• Publisher: PublishAmerica (April 21, 2005)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1413740073
• ISBN-13: 978-1413740073
• Product Dimensions: 8.4 x 5.4 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 9.1 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars See all reviews (18 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #2,540,786 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Co-author of Trash Talk and book reviewer comments:, April 4, 2005

By	Lillian Brummet (Canada) - See all my reviews

Alison's Journey: Book Review

"The dedication in this book is a work of poetry in itself. I had a distinct recollection of `Sleeping with the Enemy' when reading this book, but this story has some very unique twists and turns. The characters seemed very real to me - I live in a small town and we are just like that!

Here, we are shown the psychological cycle of the victim of domestic violence (Alison) and her growing awareness that some things can change for the better, trust can be had and given, and faith in inner strength can grow.

Like many who crawl out of hellish conditions, Alison did not do it on her strength alone, but through a few strong, giving individuals who contributed a gesture or a friendship along the way. Yet, most healing of all is to find a new, healthy love and good, solid relationships with others - a most difficult thing for victims of abuse to do. If it was the author's intent to use the main character to bring depth and understanding into what people go through in situations like these, then she accomplished this goal admirably!

Readers are shown how being rich, good looking and well-educated - having all the benefits one could desire - cannot lead to happiness. Mr. Bruce Cockburn says it best in a song of his which says `though chains be of gold, they are chains just the same'.

Amey Tippett has accomplished a work of art with this book. I really felt like I was right there watching the children play during the festivals and feeling the pain and fright of impending danger, and endured the hellish nightmares along with Alison.

This was a fantastic read and I would not hesitate to recommend Alison's Journey."

~ Lillian Brummet, Book Reviewer, and co-author of the book Trash Talk - a guide for anyone concerned about his or her impact on the environment. (http://www.sunshinecable.com/~drumit)

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A Real Page Turner, April 17, 2005

By	MsBlesst "Laura E." (New York) - See all my reviews

Allison's Journey by Amey Tippett takes you along on the journey of a brave young woman. A victim of domestic violence, Allison gets the courage to walk away. As this journey leads her to a place of peace and love, Allison finds herself being stalked by a husband that refuses to let go.

Amey Tippett does an excellent job of pulling you into the story. Allison's Journey is a good read, definitely one for my library. ~Laura E. Holman, author of Behind the Mask

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars One of the better romances of the year, April 4, 2005

By	Tessa Crigger "Author of I Hear Gaea's Tears" (Virginia, USA) - See all my reviews

Alison's Journey written by very talented story-teller Amey S. Tippett is a wonderful read. This great story is of a young woman smart enough to walk away from her painful past and start a new, brighter future. The main character, Alison, walks away from her very rich lifestyle and all of it's horrible nightmares and embraces the brighter future she finds in a smaller, saner world. Along the way she overcomes the many obstacles of the world as well as within her own self.
I found this to be a truly inspiring read and a well planned story that encompasses many areas of emotional and personal growth. This wonderful book is not only an inspirational piece but a gripping love story as well. I felt myself being captivated by the story, the characters, and the wonderful town that Alison now calls home. I would recommend this book as one of the better releases of the year.

Tessa Crigger- Author of I Hear Gaea's Tears