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Love Story of interracial couple beginning in the 1970's seeing the troubles that faced them. This story tells how their lives changed over the years as their children grew, how they had to handle obstacles that still stood in their way in today's world. A huge mystery weaves its way through the family causing terrifying pain and heart ache that will surprise you. Building Dominoes is a book has something for everyone.
Follow the lives of Sarah Miller, naive country girl and Anton Reynolds, street smart kid from East St. Louis. Watch as their forbidden friendship turns to love. See the obstacles they were up against and the choices they made to stay together through the years. Meet their children. Laugh when boys want to court their daughters and take joy when they walk their first daughter up the aisle. Go through the tragedies and triumphs of their lives. See how the family sticks together when there is a crisis. How does Sarah handle that her youngest son tells her he is gay. How does the rest of the fami | |  | | It Doesn't Always Show On The Outside
Fred and Mary seemed to have it all. They had three beautiful children, a very nice house in one of the most elite neighborhoods in Iowa City. Fred drove a top of the line SUV and Mary had a sleek sports car most soccer moms wouldn't be driving. Joseph was given a sensible car for his 16th birthday. Mary was quite the social butterfly, belonging to many of the high society organizations and Fred was a Kiwanian. The children attended the public schools and were on the honor roll every semester. But behind closed doors it was a different story. Mary was constantly yelling and screaming at her children and Fred. If that didn't get her what she wanted, she resorted to violence. The small woman tortured the family until she put one of her children at death's door. Read how this family coped with the struggles of life with an abusing parent and spouse. See how they overcame her torturous ways. And then you may understand how It Always Doesn't Show on the Outside.
This book is a prequel to Through The Crystal although it was written a few years after. But you should definitely read Crystal first. | |  | | Through The Crystal
Bob and Barbara couldn’t wait to move their family from Chicago to the safety of his childhood home of Hamilton, IL only to find that it is not as peaceful as he remembered. Young John, who idolizes his grandfather, is thrilled about the move. Fifteen year old Jenny is not sure about the move. But, the turn of a radio dial changes her life, finding a Christian rock station and attending a Christian music festival. Jenny makes new friends at her new school but the jealousy of one girl marks Jenny for disaster. Her new found faith, prayer and a good friend help her through what could have been a terrible disaster.
While preparing for Thanksgiving, Jenny discovers an old family secret that brings back painful and sad memories. It is a family mystery that opens old wounds with huge surprises for more than just the Madison family.
Follow along through the tears and pain of the past and feel the love and respect of a grandson waiver only to teach his grandfather that forgiveness is the way the Lord taught us. See how it all unfolds for a beautiful Christmas when Grammy looks through the crystal.
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