Becoming Bobbie

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Summary: A glorious story about the breadth of love
Review: Bobbie took after her dad with her love of cars and music, and after he was taken away, she and her mother found the distance between them had grown. She falls in love with her high school literature teacher, Agatha Claraday, and when the two indulge their mutual attraction, the older woman cannot handle the strain. Bobbie drifts through some more tough times through the 1980s, and when she again encounters Agatha, the two both feel that fate has brought them together again. From this relationship, Bobbie draws strength and is able to confront her past. "Becoming Bobbie" is a wonderful coming-of-age story as well as a journey of self-discovery. With Stevens's skillful writing and compelling story voice, stale plot contrivances come alive and become fresh, drawing readers further. This is a novel that brings hope to its readers, hope for the future and for love and for the breadth of living.

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Summary: It was just okay
Review: The story was fine. It kept my interest but the author's character's we very one dimensional. There was no depth to any of them including Bobbie. Flat writing usally leads to a dull and boring story but R.J Stevens salvaged that senario by telling a half way decent story. So, I went ahead and finished the book.

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Summary: GOOD STUFF HERE - WELL WORTH THE READ
Review: This author is an excellent teller of stories. I found the book to be delightful. Autobiographical novel or not, it certainly has the ring of one. Excellent story line and a smooth read. I certainly hope we receive more of this author's work. This is one I will probably read again. Again, great stuff and I highly recommend. A very feeling book and story.

Rating:
Summary: GOOD STUFF HERE - WELL WORTH THE READ
Review: This author is an excellent teller of stories. I found the book to be delightful. Autobiographical novel or not, it certainly has the ring of one. Excellent story line and a smooth read. I certainly hope we receive more of this author's work. This is one I will probably read again. Again, great stuff and I highly recommend. A very feeling book and story.