A world of darkness and sin unfolds in a tale based on a true story.
Through the unique eyes of an adult narrator, Karen M Hale is able to express the events of her childhood from a safe distance, allowing the story to be told and the gravity of neglect to be seen.
Sandy’s Storm allows its readers to see the reality of child neglect and mental abuse. Sandy endures pain that most only see in their nightmares; while the world around her goes on, unknowing to the events of her life.
Sandy fights for her existence daily. With parents addicted to drugs, she is thrown into a life filled with murder and crime. Her feelings towards the world turn cold, hiding within the recesses of her soul and mind. She is unable to feel true emotions. The events around her fall upon a deaf ear and eyes of blank.
Over the course of three years, Sandy is a homeless, drifting child. Her parents, Charles and Margaret Finland are deep within the world of drug addiction. Because of her parents never ending need for more, the Finland’s become responsible for murder, robberies and an attempt to sell Sandy into prostitution.
But through it all, Sandy holds on to her faith and with it, she is protected. Through the help of others, dreams and an angel by her side, Sandy is given the gift of choice. She is shown the storms to come and the path to take in order to save herself.
In the end, she is given a new life filled with the dream of a new day, love and friendship. But with so many years of no emotions, the road is long to healing. Sandy learns to live, love and feel again.
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