“A captivating story…a powerful stirring read…” -- Books2Mention Magazine ~ ~ ~ Novel Empowers and Inspires Women to Thrive! Annabelle, born and raised in the suburbs of the Silicon Valley, loses her innocence at a tender young age. She survives a childhood mixed with violence, humiliation, alcoholism, and drugs. Determined not to become a victim of circumstance, Annabelle faces many impediments along the journey of facing her demons and exposing secrets. She encounters unpredictable lovers who provide her with emotional lessons and independence. She learns invaluable wisdom and the meaning of love through philanthropy, friends, and family. After nearly three decades of removing the skeletons from her closet, Annabelle stumbles upon the path to her dreams, lit up before her like an airport runway. This inspiring story of shattered innocence, endless secrets, undeniable betrayal, forgiveness and the determination to pursue happiness, will provide you with encouragement to follow your limitless dreams

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West Coast Lady Book Review
Book Reviews by WomensSelfesteem.com
Review Date: July 29, 2007

West Coast Lady


Title: West Coast Lady
Author: D.L. Carroll
Publisher: Publish America
Pages: 192 Soft Cover
ISBN#: 1-4241-7318-3


About the Author: Darlene L. Carroll shares her thoughts through her work in order to open minds, inspire and empower women all over the world.
Born in Redwood City, California, D.L Carroll still resides in Santa Clara, California, the Silicon Valley with her son and their dog.
Her creativity began in her desire to write poetry. From there she broadened her desires and skills through education and took buisness courses at San Jose State.
D.L.Carroll spent many years writing letters of recommendation, executive correspondence and presentations. She now is an owner of a business and is involved in youth organizations. Her idea for writing, "WEST COAST LADY" came from an on-line type of competition challenging writers to compose a novel consisting of 50,000 words in 30 days.
D.L.Carroll, with her flare for thought uses the butterfly as a symbol for her story. The West Coast Lady is a butterfly found in California.

About the Book: West Coast Lady: is a well written story that will open up new hopes and encouragement to its readers. In this story, not only will you meet Annabelle. You will also become part of her thoughts and struggles as she shares her life with you. You will feel her growing pains as a youth as she experiences them through a broken home, sexual and physical abuse, drugs and alcohol.
Annabelle will draw you into her heart with her relationships of false love, deception and life's lessons that she gains through out these experiences. From her youth, Annabelle had the ability to see qualities in others that no-one else could. She teachers her readers how to think with an open mind or as some would say ,"OUTSIDE OF THE BOX". As much as this proves to be an asset in many of her trials, it also tends to play havoc in her relationship decisions as well.
WEST COAST LADY will teach its readers that a dream can be possible through determination and courage.
Through Annabelle you will feel the ups and downs of single-parenting as she strives to climb the corporate ladder and create a life for her son that she did not have. All readers will find a place in this book that they can feel a type of dejavue.

Womensselfesteem.com highly recommends, ”West Coast Lady”. This book is full of confidence, struggles, self-esteem, love, understanding and human conditioning. This is a realistic life read that will be good company when one needs to just curl up and live life through anothers eyes and heart. D.L.Carroll teaches many good life's lessons through the eyes of Annabelle of the Silicon Valley!





Book Review by Books2Mention Magazine
October 10, 2007
WEST COAST LADY
BY D. L. CARROLL


Book Blurb:
“A captivating story…a powerful stirring read…”


- - Books2Mention Magazine

Book Review:
“A captivating story is told in West Coast Lady by D. L. Carroll. Presenting one woman’s life journey to a positive existence of tranquility and prosperity.”
“West Coast Lady unfolds the difficult life of Annabelle. A woman who suffered through a difficult childhood that exposed her to violence and substance abuse. Annabelle’s innocence was stolen and she was forced to endure things that could have destroyed her. However, she became a survivor and some how managed to salvage her life and fulfill her dreams.”
“This is a powerful stirring read that will serve as a great inspiration to those who struggle to overcome life adversities.”

- - Books2Mention Magazine

Reader Reviews for "West Coast Lady"

Reviewed by Darlene ODonnell (Reader)	9/12/2007
West Coast Lady is an inspirational story dealing with real life struggles and accomplishments. I experienced a heartfelt connection with Anabelle as she triumphed over the obstacles that life had dealt her. Once I started reading, I couldn't put the book down. I have recommended this book to all my friends.

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