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The Trouble With Change
Sondra's only dream in life is to complete college and make her family proud. But when she moves into an apartment she can barely afford near the University of Southern California, her dreams start changing. After paying for school with an academic scholarship and barely surviving with very little money, her suspicious and somewhat creepy neighbor Vick shows an interest in her. But Sondra still has her mind set on the goal of completing college.
After Vick's many attempts to force his attentions on her, she gives in and starts a relationship with him, a relationship filled with domestic and sexual violence. Sondra thinks that if only she could change Vick, their relationship would work and she could finish her education. Will Sondra be able to change Vick's violent behaviors and settle back down into the life she's always wanted for herself, or will Vick end up changing her forever?
Many people don't know that domestic violence crosses all walks of life and affects rich and poor alike, young and old, all languages and cultures, and both women and men. Author Alma Hudson wrote The Trouble With Change to let everyone suffering from domestic violence know that there is hope even when you think things are hopeless. Hudson works as a supervisor for a legal department in Lancaster, California, and was motivated to write this book from her own personal experiences with domestic violence.
After Vick's many attempts to force his attentions on her, she gives in and starts a relationship with him, a relationship filled with domestic and sexual violence. Sondra thinks that if only she could change Vick, their relationship would work and she could finish her education. Will Sondra be able to change Vick's violent behaviors and settle back down into the life she's always wanted for herself, or will Vick end up changing her forever?
Many people don't know that domestic violence crosses all walks of life and affects rich and poor alike, young and old, all languages and cultures, and both women and men. Author Alma Hudson wrote The Trouble With Change to let everyone suffering from domestic violence know that there is hope even when you think things are hopeless. Hudson works as a supervisor for a legal department in Lancaster, California, and was motivated to write this book from her own personal experiences with domestic violence.
110 pages, Hardcover
First published June 15, 2010
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November 28, 2010
Change is Gonna Come....But When?
Sondra's dreams of moving to Los Angeles and enrolling in college become a reality. But when she meets a man in her apartment building, the dream quickly becomes a nightmare. Sondra has little money to support herself after paying her basic living expenses. Often hungry, she falls prey to a neighbor, Vick, who offers her food in exchange for friendship. The friendship quickly turns into a romantic relationship and that's when Sondra's life spirals out of control. Vick is a violent pimp who moves her out of state where he can control, beat and manipulate her. Sondra knows she deserves better and she takes the steps to make it happen. Yet, what is she going to do about Vick, who refuses to let her go?
“The Trouble with Change� is a short book (only 105 pages), but it packs a powerful punch. This book takes the reader on an emotional ride into the world of domestic violence. I found myself hoping for the main character to get out of her horrific circumstances. Although there are quite a few editing problems, the book is still a good read. Also, the writer does spend a lot of time writing about minor, daily details in the characters� lives. However, I still found that this was a good book and should be a must read for all women.
Reviewed by: Flashette
Sondra's dreams of moving to Los Angeles and enrolling in college become a reality. But when she meets a man in her apartment building, the dream quickly becomes a nightmare. Sondra has little money to support herself after paying her basic living expenses. Often hungry, she falls prey to a neighbor, Vick, who offers her food in exchange for friendship. The friendship quickly turns into a romantic relationship and that's when Sondra's life spirals out of control. Vick is a violent pimp who moves her out of state where he can control, beat and manipulate her. Sondra knows she deserves better and she takes the steps to make it happen. Yet, what is she going to do about Vick, who refuses to let her go?
“The Trouble with Change� is a short book (only 105 pages), but it packs a powerful punch. This book takes the reader on an emotional ride into the world of domestic violence. I found myself hoping for the main character to get out of her horrific circumstances. Although there are quite a few editing problems, the book is still a good read. Also, the writer does spend a lot of time writing about minor, daily details in the characters� lives. However, I still found that this was a good book and should be a must read for all women.
Reviewed by: Flashette
July 14, 2010
This story based upon a true situation will leave you not wanting to put the book down. Sondra dream of finishing college is interrupted with she runs into Vick. Sondra slowly discovers that Vick isn't want he appears to be and he takes her on a journey into the criminal street world. If you like suspense and mystery, read this book. It's also available in Kindle and E-Book.
October 18, 2012
3.5 stars. Review to come.
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