Comment from Jean Lutz

Excellent

Sadly, many do experience this chaos in their daily life. I know people who work their butts off, only to come home to never ending strife. Is this the American dream?????

 Comment Written 12-Aug-2011

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reply by the author on 13-Aug-2011

I think many people have the American Dream all wrong. It isn't success, but to have the chance to improve the quality of one's life. That will also be a concern I express in the concluding chapter as it seems harder due to over regulation,hurdles and excessive taxation being placed in one's way. The American Dream is usually based on one working their butt off and making sacrifices, also trying again after failing. Too often today, we only look at the successes at the top, and not what it takes to get there. The American Dream is also funny to me as many decide to stop short of their goals and enjoy the quality of life, that is balanced and makes one happy.

I enjoyed this review and thank you for it. Mike

Comment from cheyennewy

Exceptional

Hi Mike,

I could just scream, I found two typos and did a cut & paste to this box and now they are gone! I doubt if I can find them again due to the length of this chapter. So you might want to take a closer look. I swear I don't know how you put up with so much drama in your life. Rita and Katie are bad enough but then you have Katie's friends who continue to threaten you and make your life ever more miserable. Add that to the stress of you job and you have the perfect formula for a nervous breakdown or a heart attack! I believe things are more normal for you now and I pray it will stay that way. Well done....chey

 Comment Written 10-Aug-2011

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reply by the author on 11-Aug-2011

I'll keep an eye out! Wow, what a wonderful rating! I wonder how close to that I got, but then I got into the game! We are in the process of winding down the book, but chapters take many unexpected and wonderful turns, and a hidieous twist. I thank you very much for your genereous rating (For lack of SPAG finally?), the compliments and this review. Mike

reply by cheyennewy on 11-Aug-2011

You are most welcome!

Comment from Apostate

Excellent

Yes, I rather think you're right about Christina setting up Katie. Lots of people don't want to face up to what an evil person, a truly evil person, is capable of.

Think you and your wife should just move as far aways as possible. Madagascar comes to mind.

Anyhow - harrowing life you have.

However, the writing style was firm and confident and the narrative very controlled. Kept me interested throughout.

 Comment Written 10-Aug-2011

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reply by the author on 10-Aug-2011

Well in this chapter, as there are still two more parts to go, it would be an irony to find out we reside just over a mile away. The sucess of that is really the fact of letting go and me developing me not to have the desire to have anything more to do with her, I show the logic of my decissions in those two parts. But what a trip when she was here. LOL Believe it or not, the marriage and the crazy events hasn't been the worst in my life as an untimely loss forced me to figure out what is required to get through life, not unscathed but whole and happy. Before the marriage it was tested with a living tragedy involving my mother and not letting what goes on around me, yeilds proof to the logic and beliefs that I adhere to.

I really enjoyed this review and thank you for reading and your compliments.

Comment from Siddhartha Jatana

Excellent

This seems an interesting piece...
Potent imagery and lucid style...
The italicized lines exhibited sense and emotion of disparate degree...
Liked the way it ended...
Good job!
Keep it up!
God bless ya!

Love and Regards,
Sid

 Comment Written 10-Aug-2011

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reply by the author on 10-Aug-2011

I had a member get on me about italizing my thoughts, it has worked out for the better. I thank you very much for the compliments and this review. Mike

Comment from peggles

Excellent

I have been following this story for a while. You write so expressively
This part is gripping and well written
I am looking forward with interest to reading the next chapter
The whole chapter was well thought out
I liked this very much

 Comment Written 10-Aug-2011

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reply by the author on 10-Aug-2011

I thank you very much for your compliments and this review. I also appreciate the enouragement too. Mike

Comment from amahra

Excellent

When I started reading, I didn't know it was this long. But I will bookcast it to read another time. But I did like what I did read, so here's a five.

 Comment Written 10-Aug-2011

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reply by the author on 10-Aug-2011

I know the lenght of the chapters has put off people, but to make them any less smaller will make it too choppy for my liking. I do appreciate people caring enough to book case it and I thank you for doing so. Mike