"This is a matter of life and death." Pg. 100This short statement sums up the story of Jayne Dough's life. A victim, pregnant teen, a drug dealer, a prostitute and an addict rolled into one, she relates her story in a concise, emotionally charged style that has the reader spellbound. Written in the first person, readers will experience the world of drugs, sex and brutality on a scale of epic proportions. Vulnerable and desperate, the heroine becomes the cynosure of drug dealers, abusers and violent personalities. The fact that this is a true story makes it even more heart-wrenching.Our protagonist finds herself in an abusive relationship, pregnant and alone. The author alternates between the life of the child and the life of the adult. Was the child a victim of an abusive parent? Was she exposed to drugs in her own family environment? Thus the life of an abused adult; the answer is NO. This child had a loving mother that she worshiped and although the family was poor, the pa
rental support was there. Her childhood was spent exploring the flora and fauna of countryside like any other youngster. So how did this young teen end up in such a violent, threatening situation? Pick up a copy and you will learn the answers to this and many other questions. No one can read this book without coming away with a much deeper understanding and empathy for those caught up in the world of drugs and alcohol, the homeless and the lost.Jayne Dough is a pseudonym for the author. Because of the tragic nature of the story, she wishes to remain anonymous. She is a talented story- teller with an insight into a world that most of us choose to ignore or turn a blind eye to. It is my hope that her life has turned around and she will pursue her writing career. I look forward to more of her work.Well written, filled with intense emotion, true- life trials and tribulations and a haunting story- highly recommended.Available at and from the publisher .Title: The Making of #A
0210208Author: Jayne DoughPublisher: Publish AmericaISBN: 1-4241-5262-3Pages: 290Jan. 2007
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