#indieexchange Book Reviews:
My book review of Playing the Genetic Lottery by Terri Morgan: You might remember Terri from a blogtalkradio interview we did with her and also she was a wonderful contributor to The Indie Exchange. Her book came up as part of a book promotion and I grabbed it. I was a little worried about reading the story since I wasn’t sure if I would like this sort of thing. It is always good when you try something new. If you’ve seen A Beautiful Mind then you’ll understand how ‘real’ everything is to a person who’s suffering from this disease. Terri takes such a personal story of a family’s life and weaves it into a heart-wrenching tale. I was almost afraid to ask if it was autobiographical, but no, it’s not. She’s just that good at research and absorbing the life she’s creating for her characters. I highly recommend this read.
Book Blurb:
At fifteen, Ava ran away from home and changed her name to Caitlin to escape the chaotic childhood of having two schizophrenic parents. However, she lives with the constant fear of what lies in her DNA. Will she succumb to the disease that robbed her of a normal childhood? Will her children be the next victims of the family curse?
Looking for an emotional and touching story of human strength and overcoming obstacles? Read Terri Morgan’s fictional memoir PLAYING THE GENETIC LOTTERY.
Author Bio:
Terri Morgan has been a freelance writer and journalist for more than 30 years. Her work has appeared in dozens of different newspapers and magazines, and on numerous websites. The author of four sports biographies for young adults, she is also the co-author of two photography books and two sports biographies. Playing the Genetic Lottery, is her first novel. When not writing, Terri loves to read, surf, play with her dog, photograph people, landscapes and wildlife, and hang out at the library. “I learned how to read in the first grade at West Annapolis Elementary School, and have been grateful to my teacher ever since then, even though I have long forgotten her name,” Terri says. “Being such an avid reader, it was only natural for me to become a writer when I grew up.”
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