Making the transition from Poet to Author is a tricky one that some Poets are not able to make successfully; however, this Poet has managed to add Author to their résumé with what appears to be consummate ease.

In this debut novella the readers given the chance to read of series of short stories; but are they just short stories? Each one of them is a tale within itself, but the Author manages skilfully to weave them all together to centre on the main character. The stories are all based on the same theme, but told from the different perspectives of each of the characters involved.

The characters are well-written and immediately spring to life on the page. In writing the characters this Author has managed to give a name and a back story to members of our society that often go overlooked, the homeless. The main protagonist, around which all these stories revolve is a young homeless girl; fragile, vulnerable and scared, but also determined to make the best of her lot. The reason she finds herself in this situation is handled with kid gloves, and although brings a powerful picture of the home life of this girl, it is not done in such a manner that it could offend or shock those who are of a sensitive nature.

In writing this novella the Author is able to remind the reader that, in this world of chaos, violence and the unspeakable acts we commit against each other, there is hope and that humanity has not become so lost that there is no way back. Yes, this book does have religious undertones to it, but that does not make it a novella that cannot be enjoyed by the religious and non-religious alike.

I would highly recommend this book to any and all readers who are looking for a short uplifting read that proves the world is not such a miserable place after all. My reason for the 4 thumbs rating...it just wasn’t long enough. I look forward to reading more fiction from this Author.

Originally reviewed on: http://catesbooknuthut.com/2014/05/30/review-where-angels-tread-loretta-livingst...



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Making the transition from Poet to Author is a tricky one that some Poets are not able to make successfully; however, this Poet has managed to add Author to their résumé with what appears to be consummate ease.

In this debut novella the readers given the chance to read of series of short stories; but are they just short stories? Each one of them is a tale within itself, but the Author manages skilfully to weave them all together to centre on the main character. The stories are all based on the same theme, but told from the different perspectives of each of the characters involved.

The characters are well-written and immediately spring to life on the page. In writing the characters this Author has managed to give a name and a back story to members of our society that often go overlooked, the homeless. The main protagonist, around which all these stories revolve is a young homeless girl; fragile, vulnerable and scared, but also determined to make the best of her lot. The reason she finds herself in this situation is handled with kid gloves, and although brings a powerful picture of the home life of this girl, it is not done in such a manner that it could offend or shock those who are of a sensitive nature.

In writing this novella the Author is able to remind the reader that, in this world of chaos, violence and the unspeakable acts we commit against each other, there is hope and that humanity has not become so lost that there is no way back. Yes, this book does have religious undertones to it, but that does not make it a novella that cannot be enjoyed by the religious and non-religious alike.

I would highly recommend this book to any and all readers who are looking for a short uplifting read that proves the world is not such a miserable place after all. My reason for the 4 thumbs rating...it just wasn’t long enough. I look forward to reading more fiction from this Author.

Originally reviewed on: http://catesbooknuthut.com/2014/05/30/review-where-angels-tread-loretta-livingst...



This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 3.0 Unported License.
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I enjoyed this book. Its a quick, sweet read that also makes you think about the world a bit more than you would normally do on the train ride home from work.

I love the idea of guardian angels and people having the ability to change.

This book was given to me through First Reads. ( )

I will admit that I have led a very sheltered life...and don't understand a lot of what people go through.

The other day my husband and I were driving past a park in a large city and I saw quite a few people who looked like they were homeless.

It made me really ponder what happened to them that would lead them to live like that.

As I was pondering I remembered seeing A LOT of PRAISING REVIEWS on this book.

So when I got home I picked it up and read it.

WOW! Such a GREAT story!

Jeannie is a shy girl who's father left them and her mother, Rita, has to work many hours to provide for them. One day her mother brings home yet again another man by the name of Matt...

Matt is suave and slick and dangerous. He seems to really care for Jeannie at first...and then he seems to care a little too much.

Rita starts to feel betrayed and yells for Jeannie to GET OUT!

Jeannie runs away...

With nowhere else to go..she ends up on the street.

Through different events Rod, Carla, Jeremy and Mike will cross Jeannie's path in life "and will change it forever."

BEAUTIFULLY TOLD!
It will definitely leave an impact on your heart! ( )