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Summary: LOVED IT!!
Review: "In my Bedroom" one of the best stories about split personalities that I have read. Yes!! "Nervous" from Zane is a bit more spiced up than this one, but both books are unbelievably GOOD!!!!
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Summary: Dramatic
Review: A different work from Donna Hill, touching on subjects considered taboo in most cultures - incest and mental illness. This novel played on every emotion. A must read.
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Summary: You never know the burdens others carry.
Review: Do you believe that people can survive incest unscathed? Do you believe that you can overcome any obstacle if you try hard enough? Do you believe that a person can heal the scars from childhood, the hurt and disappoint that adults cause?
If you can relate to any of these issues, then "In My Bedroom" may be the book for you. Rayne Holland is beautiful, intelligent and distant. Her aloofness attracts people to her and the harder they try to reach her, the more aloof she becomes. After a tragic accident, Rayne must confront her past in order to salvage her future. Pauline, Rayne's psychologist, has the opportunity to help Rayne face her past and heal and, just maybe, in the process Pauline will find peace as well. This story tackles incest, rape, mental illness, friendship, love and marriage. Ms. Hill allows the reader into Rayne's thoughts as she fights for her life, physically and mentally; it is a fresh perspective. Further, Ms. Hill takes us into the mind of a man that was abandoned by his father and he too must make amends before he can move on and truly live his life. "In My Bedroom" is a novel worth reading for a look at today's concerns.
Leanna R.E.A.L. Reviewers
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Summary: CAPTIVATING!!!!!!!!!!!
Review: Donaa Hill's best work!! Donna moves away from contemporary romance into a new playing field. This was a true complex novel filled with nonstop literary work. You know a novel is good when you have to keep going back because you can't believe what you are reading. Great Job DONNA HILL.
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Summary: Rayne...I feel your pain!
Review: Donna Hill has attacked the sexual abuse issue head first. A lot of families are in denial and many need to use this book as a model that help is just a phone call away. Rayne is a beautiful, talented film maker on the rise. But one night after an awards ceremony, her daughter and husband are killed in a car crash and she is the only survivor. She retreats into a deep shell and Dr. Pauline Dennis, Rayne's psychologist, slowly encourages her to open up. But by getting her to open up, Dr.Dennis relives demons of her own. And crosses the boundaries of patient/client to protect Rayne from her controlling father. With the help of Gayle, Rayne's best friend, Dr. Dennis helps her to live again and that her issues need to be confronted. With strength, courage, and determination, Rayne confronts her father and begins the healing process. Anita Shari Peterson
Talented Tenth Reviewer
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Summary: Just down right GOOOD!!!!! SWER Reading Club Founder
Review: Donna Hill has done it again. She has proven to the literary world that she can write about any subject with grace and passion. For her romance fans, don't worry, Hill is still at her best..a true writer. She takes on the subjects of incest, rape, family ties, and friendship in this novel. And she does a splendid job! In My Bedroom is a literary wonder! No one truly knows what goes on in another person's bedroom. But for Rayne Holland, the main character, her bedroom holds the truth to a not-so perfect life. Hill's character development of Rayne must have been very thought provoking. Because the words from Rayne made me cry laugh and smile. Any book club should be happy to read and discuss this book. I love it when a author can write more than one way, meaning they can write romance, drama, comedy, etc. And believe me Donna Hill is on her way to becoming one of those authors.
Way to go Donna!!
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Summary: Just down right GOOOD!!!!! SWER Reading Club Founder
Review: Donna Hill has done it again. She has proven to the literary world that she can write about any subject with grace and passion. For her romance fans, don't worry, Hill is still at her best..a true writer. She takes on the subjects of incest, rape, family ties, and friendship in this novel. And she does a splendid job! In My Bedroom is a literary wonder! No one truly knows what goes on in another person's bedroom. But for Rayne Holland, the main character, her bedroom holds the truth to a not-so perfect life. Hill's character development of Rayne must have been very thought provoking. Because the words from Rayne made me cry laugh and smile. Any book club should be happy to read and discuss this book. I love it when a author can write more than one way, meaning they can write romance, drama, comedy, etc. And believe me Donna Hill is on her way to becoming one of those authors.
Way to go Donna!!
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Summary: Gripping Story - Highly Recommended
Review: Donna Hill is fastly becoming one of my favorite authors. She has a writing style that is gripping. She can take a simple situation and by the way she describes it you feel as if you can see it, feel it, and touch it. If I were writing I would say it was a hot day, but notice how Donna's words make the situation come alive, " It was near midday. The August sun blistered the skies, engraving its mark on everything and everyone in its path. The grounds cried out in thirst, cracked in dry fissures from denial. then drank the cool water hungrily like weather beaten sailors on shore leave."
In My Bedroom is an unforgettable look into the lives of three people who are living in denial and in the process their minds have become virtual prisons. This book appears to let us into the lives of a successful film director who has a picture perfect life. As we find out behind the closed doors is a life not so perfect. In the recesses of the main characters mind she subconsciously harbors a dark secret. Then tragedy strikes and Rayne slowly discovers that the story of her life is just beginning and nothing and no one are as they seem.
I highly recommend this book, the writing is superb and the storyline flows so well that 5 hours of reading seem like one. In a scale of one to ten this book deserves a 10. - Reviewed by Ashanti for www.avid-readers.com
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Summary: Slow start
Review: For some strange reason this was by far a slow start for me. I am a great Donna Hill fan and this just didn't grab me in the beginning-but what a surprise twist mid way. One thing I learned is one should never judge a person by there outter shell. Until you spend a minute in anothers shoe's never judge. Rayne, Dr Dennis, Gayle and Robert were all survivors in there own unique way. I would recommend this book to future readers. I can't wait for the next Donna Hill novel-Dare to Dream
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Summary: Riviting
Review: I absolutely loved this book! This was a very upsetting read at times but it is definately evident that extensive research was done in order to add to the novel. The characters were well developed and drawn out, the plot was believable and unpredictable and the storyline flowed easily. Definately a must read. Brava Ms./Mrs. Hill!
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