Daybreak in Odessa    An unusual coming of age story with unexpected twists and turns, a true account of a sheltered, naïve woman in her early twenties as she struggles to extricate herself from parents who, though well intentioned, were critical and controlling. In the desert of West Texas she meets a man who believes in her. With newfound confidence she learns to cope with both the joy and obstacles of life in a place vastly different from the home she left. Heartfelt and brutally honest, she shares the journey that each must take to give birth to one’s self.
What Readers Are Saying
“A compelling and spirited account of a young woman’s gradual awakening from innocence to a mature sense of reality. The story focuses on significant episodes that are filled with wonderful details. The narrative unfolds like a tsunami in slow motion.”
John Lynen, Professor Emeritus, English,
University of Toronto

“The author shifts seamlessly between beautifully written vignettes about family and adolescence and the emerging relationships in West Texas. I love memoirs and this is among the best.”
Marilyn Raff, author,
In the Palm of the Land

“Two innocents, deeply committed, find joy and companionship as they travel an eventful journey but end at different destinations.”
Mary Quick, Academic Tutor,
Community College of Denver

“This is a wonderful book that needs to be read. It’s a tender telling of a timely tale. I loved it.”
Norman J. Chichester, MA Theology, Poet

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