Discreetly Dysfunctional

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Summary: This book was excellent!
Review: Discreetly Dysfunctional was an extraordinary book, centered on a family's struggle to deal with their present and past losses. For those of that have a hard time facing life's ugly realities, or try to mask the dreadful truths, this book is a real eye opener. Introducing a family that appears typical to the outside world, the writer reveals what all "perfect little homes" have tucked away in their closets. Because every family has skeletons, but few are willing to share, this book never fails to shock the reader. Through a creative and detailed writing method, the audience is taught how trapping these realities inside the home and heart can affect not only the destiny of the victim, but also the fate of others involved. This book is a definite MUST HAVE, it has a lot to offer even the most open-minded readers.

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Summary: Bravo
Review: Just when you thought you read it all. The title of this book says it all. It was well written. I laughed, cried, cheered and some no she/he did'nt. It held my interest from beginning to end.
( I almost walked into a pole reading this book) This is a must have for any reader. I can't wait for his next book.

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Summary: one word for this book,amazing!
Review: this book is for a wide age group.i think alot of people can relate to the situations,or they know someone that fits the bill here.it makes you think,it makes you laugh,and i know it made me cry.the only thing i can say is read it and get the message from it.

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Summary: Anyone can relate to this!!!!!
Review: This book is one that once you start reading you won't be able to stop. It's very interesting.

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Summary: Get this book!!!
Review: What a work of art!
I couldn't put it down, it's still in my hands now.
Where has such a talent been hiding without any notice or acknowledgement?
I encourage anyone to read Discreetly Dysfunctional and become involved in this amazing family's tales of past and present life issues that many of us face, but keep them tucked away inside. Scott Antwan has found a creative yet tasteful way of bringing these issues to the table. This is simply a masterpiece, that leaves me looking forward to what this new talent has in store for me next....
Take a bow, Scott Antwan!

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Summary: Blatantly disjointed
Review: With the sudden death of their father, four siblings return to their hometown from which each fled at various times, for various reasons. The husband of one of the sisters uses his skills as a therapist to talk with each sibling about their lives, past pain, love, and religion in the days before the funeral. The three daughters and the one son each tell the therapist about their relationship with their father, as well as deep secrets that no one else in the family knows (prostitution, drug abuse, incest). The son also admits to his great love affair with another man. With clunky dialogue and stale caricatures, "Discreetly Dysfunctional" preaches about how talking about painful episodes relieves one's emotional and spiritual burden. The novel ends in a stereotypical cliché of happily-ever-after for each person, thereby weakening the point of the story with its rose-colored ending.