Women Within Published by Black Rose Writing on September 7th 2017
Genres: Contemporary, Contemporary Women, Fiction, Literary, Romance, Women
Pages: 224
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As part of the BookSparks book tours last year, I was provided with several books to read and share with my readers. Today’s post is about Women Within, a novel by Anne Leigh Parrish. For an unknown reason, I had failed to post this review before, so after reading it today, I wanted to make sure and get it out there. I had never previously heard of this author, but as it turns out, she has written several other books and at the moment, I have another book from this same author in my “TBR” (to be read) stack titled The Amendment, which I expect to read soon.
This author tells a great story that brings the lives of three very different women whose paths come together at Lindell Home, an assisted living facility/retirement home. When readers meet an elderly woman, Constance Maynard, who lives at Lindell Home and is cared for by her caretaker, Eunice Fitch, who is in her 50’s, and health aide, Sam Clark, who is in her 20’s.
Most of the story follows Constance as she remembers her past, while interacting with the other women she comes into contact with. In addition to Eunice and Sam, readers learn about Maeve, Lois, Meredith, and many other women.
I really liked this book. It was well written, and moved quickly with well written and believable, likable characters. These three women forge a bond that is heartwarming to readers.
Since 1982, Anne Leigh Parrish has called the Pacific Northwest Home. A native of the Finger Lakes region of upstate New York, Anne spent her high school years in Princeton, New Jersey, and then made her way west.
Anne Leigh Parrish’s debut story collection, All The Roads That Lead From Home (Press 53, 2011) won a silver medal in the 2012 Independent Publisher Book Awards. Her second collection, Our Love Could Light The World, (She Writes Press, 2013) is a Kirkus Reviews recommended Indie title, and a finalist in both the International Book Awards and the Best Book Awards. She lives in Olympia, Washington.
Anne has been married for many years to her fine, wise, and witty husband John Christiansen. They have two adult children in their twenties, John Jr., and Lauren.
I received a complimentary paperback copy of this book from the publishers and BookSparks in exchange for this post. A positive review was not required.
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