Writer's Digest Review: What impressed me most about Possibilities was its detailed narration and its emphasis on movement and action in the plot. The opening is powerful because the reader gets a vivid picture of Nora. The action of the book reveals urgency for Nora to work through the psychological effects of her circumstances, and thus sustains the readers attention until there is resolution.
Springboro, Ohio (PRWEB) October 14, 2003 -- Janet Sue Terry, author of Possibilities, a Contemporary romance novel, has been collecting rave reviews from readers. The story of Nora Steele, a Detroit orphan, gives the reader an unforgettable glimpse of what Christmas can be like for a person without family or other close ties. The story begins in the 60s when she is 18, and starts a solitary life in a cold world, with no one to turn to for help. Nora is a strong character who sometimes seems frigid and unyielding, especially when handsome playboy Blake Baxter bursts into her life. However, readers smile, root for her, and weep, as she weaves her way through a life that shows her kindness and cruelty, riches and poverty, dreams and disappointments. The author brings these characters and stories so vividly to life that we feel as though we know them personally.
Reviewed by: Shirley Johnson
Nora is an orphan with extreme hurts and fears deeply embedded within her spirit. Abused, rejected, and angry, she grows up determined to make it on her own and to never allow herself to love. The author takes you deep inside the heart of Nora, her search for her parents, her battle with her deep-seated emotions of rejection. At times, your heart goes out to her, at other times you want to tell her to stop using her past as a crutch in her present. It is a sea-saw of emotions. I loved the way the author takes you to the end of the story and surprises you with quite a turn of events. A very good read that definitely, I feel, reveals what an orphan may truly experience in their life as they learn to unlock deep emotions, free themselves to live and to love.
Reviewed by: Molly Martin
In spite of the fact that Nora was raised in an orphanage, she lands satisfactory employment just before she has to move out on her own at age eighteen. Her hard work and devotion pays off when she secures the admiration of her employer. Puissant Detroit Michigan defense lawyer Houston Ripley volunteers to pay for Noras college education, before giving her an impressive promotion. Noras life is well-nigh flawless until Blake Baxter, on leave from the Navy, anticipating a tour in Vietnam, crosses paths with her at a co-workers party. Although he is in the habit of having his way with women, Baxter is chagrined to discover he can't get anywhere with Nora Steele. Whenever he turns on the charisma, she scorns him. The fact that Nora apparently despises him, and views him as a heavy-handed, bothersome idiot, only serves to strengthen his passion to win her over.
Reviewed by Martha M(Reader)
I was delighted to find this book by a new author who shows talent in bringing characters and places alive. Set in Detroit, Cincinnati, and London, Ky in the 1960s, the author brings these places alive with accurate depictions. I quickly identified with Nora, a young orphan who had to face life after growing up feeling rejected and ugly. She fears intimacy, certain that life will deal her only more pain. But meeting up with Blake, a rich, good looking playboy throws a hitch in her plans to face life alone. As Nora gets involved with other people and their problems, she finds her life opening up. But just like real life, which has its rocky patches, Noras life is not all smooth. How she deals with her problems and unexpected complications makes for a heart-warming story.
This is a wonderful story that touched my heart and made me feel there ARE Possibilities" out there for each of us. It is a book you find hard to put down with its wonderful story line, detail, and roller coaster of emotions.
Reviewer: Joann T (Reader)
This is a book I could not put down. It was captivating and moving. Nora is a woman who has endured a lot and has overcome many obstacles. From growing up in an orphanage, being abused as a child, and having to work twice as hard to get everything that life had to offer her. She turned out to be a woman of strength. The author has a way of drawing you into the character's life; when she was hurting or confused so where you. When she finally fell in love with Blake; you were her cheerleading section. This book shows you that anything is Possible.
Reviewer: Nikki B (Reader)
The book moved me to want to call around and check on orphans our forgotten children. The rejection and abuse of this young woman made her strong. Because Nora had built such strong walls around herself, her falling in love would appear impossible.
Funny how only a week ago a news story focused on orphans and how a lot of them grow up and get into trouble or even end up dead. This book although fiction, could be inspiring to lonely souls everywhere. Its a heartwarming story of how one young lady choose to make it in this cold world and succeeded so well. I laughed, and I cried. It would be a GREAT MOVIE!
I know this is your first book Janet but I hope to read many more from you . You are an incredible writer. God bless you for touching this old heart.
Reviewer: BonniP (Reader)
Dear Janet,
I received your book Thursday, and started reading it immediately. It was so good that I had a hard time putting it down. I finished it last night, and am looking forward to the next book, and next one, and next one.
Here are a few things that I particularly liked about your novel:
· The list of characters in the front of the book.
· Your cast of characters were believable.
· The story points to higher morals than going along with the crowd.
· There was a discreet message that setting goals is important to success.
· I agree that regardless of how bad a persons raising is, they can rise above it.
· Frugality - this generation wants everything now, unlike Nora.
· Modesty - Nora's modesty was enduring.
It is true that our choices have consequences, and seemingly small things have far reaching impact. Though you did not emphasize God's hand in the lives of the characters, it was easy to perceive. For instance we are blessed with abundance, so we can bless others, as in the case of Nora, and her friends at the law firm, helping the orphanage.
No doubt the impact that Beth's words had upon young Nora, molded her character. Mothers, teachers, and anyone working with children, need
to reflect upon how their words are used, and what impact they will have on impressionable young children.
If I really took time to reflect on it, I could get many more insights out of "Possibilities", but these are the ones that jumped out at me.
Of course, I'm telling all my friends about your book, so get on the stick and finish the next sequel, and quit leaving me hanging.
God Bless,
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Possibilities, was published by Just My Best, Inc. A publishing firm that was created by Ms. Terry.
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