From Under a Rock
by Tam MacPhee
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GENRE: Memoir, Non-fiction
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BLURB:
In this compelling memoir, author Tam MacPhee bares her soul and
shares her deepest memories. As a little girl she battles through abuse, with
her innocence betrayed by the males closest to her. Becoming a single parent at
the age of eighteen, she is determined to work hard to create a better future
for herself and her child.
Soon
after turning nineteen, she meets a man whom she believed to be the man of her
dreams. But she had no idea that the toughest lessons in her life were still to
be learned. Secrets are revealed and a piece of her heart is broken off
forever.
Realizing
she deserves more, Tam finds her path set out by the universe that brings her
love and success. But the journey also includes a new heartbreaking diagnosis
and many challenges. Join Tam as she recounts her story, sharing her
experiences and life's lessons.
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Excerpt One:
Taken From Chapter 4
Nothing made sense. Why were we even alive? I remember him
always grabbing us, and us trying to pull away. This went on for years. It was
gradual at first. He had always talked about inappropriate things, but as each
year passed his behaviour worsened. He has such a sick mind. I’m sure Mom was
mortified asking herself what she had got herself into.
I know my mom wanted to kill him every day; but like us she
was scared it would backfire and he’d kill us. The torment my poor mother had
to live with, for at least fourteen to fifteen years. Of watching her babies
being abused.
My older sister Bev was seven years older than me. My
brother was eight years older. My brother graduated high school under these
circumstances, but he stayed. I don’t think he could leave Mom to do all the
work herself. He had been blood worming for years and continued to do that
while living with us.
My oldest sister Bev was an amazing student. A’s all the
way. She was brilliant, but she was forced to quit in Grade 12 because she was
pregnant. She was seventeen when she started Grade 12 in September and turned
eighteen in November. She wasn’t allowed to go back to school after Christmas
Break. So how does a girl who isn’t allowed to go anywhere but school get
pregnant? I guess she could have become pregnant at school in a closet. Trust
me, that would have been better than the darker side of what really happened.
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“At one point I even thought that he must be some sort of alien from another world because no real father would ever hurt his children like he did. Day after day.”
Living under the fear and control of a man she had to call her father was tough. From there, she had to move on to a foster home, where she didn’t fit in and couldn’t understand the family dynamics. The abuse continued at the hands of some mean girls. As she grew older, she continued to make her choices, which resulted in an unexpected pregnancy. The people in her life still tried to control her.
The narrative was so enriching and deep, describing certain key moments in her life with emotions being so candid and raw. At times, certain areas seemed trivial, which added some lag to the prose. The pace was rather slow and the length was long.
What was most impressive was the author’s “strong will to survive and conquer the world.”
This is not just a memoir, but it is an inspiration to help others who are overwhelmed with devastation, depression, and despair.
“You will never live your life to its fullest potential until you take these steps. You do not have to do it alone, as it is a dark place you must go to. But the other side—once you let go of the hate, resentment, blame, confusion, shame, and embarrassment—is extremely peaceful. Letting go doesn’t mean you will ever forget, nor does it mean you forgive, but it will bring you to a place of solitude, where your energies can thrive. I know because I have accomplished that part of my journey. But without doubt I have lots more healing to go through.”
As you continue reading through the book, you get the strong sense that this is more memoir than anything else. It basically details every segment of her life.
A thoroughly thought-provoking and well-versed book. Full of honesty, strength, and heart. It’s sure to be an inspiration to us all.
Rating: 4 stars
AUTHOR Bio and Links:
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Tam MacPhee invites readers into her life and shares her journey in her first book, From Under a Rock. With her strong desire to help others, and possessing a jump-in-with-both-feet-and-get things-done energy, her determination prevails. She is a Mother Earth spiritual soul, grateful for nature and all the elements. Born in Nova Scotia, Canada, she is a loving mother and grandmother. Tam resides in Springdale, overlooking the lake in her self designed dream home.
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Buy Links:
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https://www.smashwords.com/books/view/1183853
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