Breaking TWIG

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Most of the time I think that authors can combine their three books and make one book, Not this one! I read this and thought this would be a great three-part book. It was long, so so so long. But when it comes down to it I read it and it was a page turner and I didn't give up on it like I do with so many other books.

So I gave it three stars but it's probably more of a four, I wish I could give it a half star, 3. If you like dark comedies and Understand deep South ghetto living then you'll love this book. Sign into Goodreads to see if any of your friends have read Breaking Twig. March 26, —. March 27, —. March 28, —. March 29, —. Search for a book to add a reference. We take abuse seriously in our discussion boards.

Only flag comments that clearly need our attention. As a general rule we do not censor any content on the site. A glimpse into a southern town in the 60's and 7 Another reviewer said they read this book in 5 hours. A glimpse into a southern town in the 60's and 70's The relationship between Becky and her mother was like nothing I've ever read before.

This book deserves accolades, well written, complex characters and a memorable story. I'll be watching for the next one by Deborah Epperson! A story of survival under physical and emotional abuse. A reminder that we control our lives based on the way we choose to react to situations. This was a free book on Pixel of Ink. The premise looked interesting, and I will say that the overall plot had some things going for it.

The primary concept--an abused girl grows up to find herself becoming the thing she despises--has plenty going for it. I kept looking for a depth of emotion that I just d This was a free book on Pixel of Ink. I kept looking for a depth of emotion that I just didn't find. Through a bunch of pretty horrific happenings, I was never able to connect emotionally with the protagonist--or any of the characters, really.

Maybe if the writer had chosen something other than first-person narration The author also chose to make some pretty risky choices regarding one of her primary love matches. She did her best to set it up so that it wouldn't come off as creepy, but I'm not sure she succeeded. I think it would be a really tough sell no matter what the premise, but I ended up getting a real "Flowers in the Attic" vibe off it.

That might not be an issue for a lot of readers, but it was for me. And the book was LONG. It's hard to tell exactly how long on the Kindle, but After about two chapters, I ended up skimming the remainder so I could find out what happened--the plot, as I said, had enough interest that I wasn't willing to just shut the thing down. Mar 23, Aurora Smith rated it liked it. This book was… Interesting. I enjoyed it although I hated myself for enjoying it. It's very very dark!

Horrible things happen to Twig, horrible things happen to mama as well. But I don't care what happened to mama, she is awful no matter what happened! Her character is up there with Lord Voldermort for me.

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If I had to combine movies to describe this book it would be the movies home fries, Sling Blade and girl interrupted. Most of the time I think that authors can combine their three books and mak This book was… Interesting. Most of the time I think that authors can combine their three books and make one book, Not this one! I read this and thought this would be a great three-part book. It was long, so so so long. But when it comes down to it I read it and it was a page turner and I didn't give up on it like I do with so many other books.

So I gave it three stars but it's probably more of a four, I wish I could give it a half star, 3. If you like dark comedies and Understand deep South ghetto living then you'll love this book. Jan 25, Angie rated it it was amazing. It was a perfect coming of age story set in the south in a dysfunctional home. The setting and time and characters are rolled into the most perfect story. Becky Leigh was the main character and her life unfolds as the story of Pickers and Picks that Grandpa Eli tells her. The world is made up of pickers who bully people by picking a person and wearing them down to nothing.

The details of the abuse this child endured broke my heart. I have not context for that kind of violence to a child. But Becky Leigh finds a still, small voice and is guided through this journey with guts and Grandpa Eli's good advice. This book was filled with truisms. Just a few of my favorites-- "A line in the sand can become a rut. A rut can become a ditch, and a ditch can be worn down into a pit.

There's not much difference between a pit and a grave. Too often, I'm afraid we let the noise of the world drown out what it's trying to tell us. I think the reader would be better served if the author ended the story sooner and left some things to the imagination. Also, I didn't really buy the ending. Still, I was truly engaged in the story and rooting for Becky Leigh. And we all could use a Grandpa Eli! Nov 05, C. The book follows Becky from the age of 5 to 21 and her turbulent struggle with her abusive mother, Helen, and her growing friendship with Frank, the stepfather who risks everything to protect her.

Becky is the narrator, so the reader is privy to her internal musings and her dark humor and keen wit. This emotional story winds and intertwines with some unexpected twists leading to a truly satisfying ending. Sep 01, Carol rated it it was amazing.

Breaking Twig by Deborah Epperson

I could not put the book down Epperson, you have done a wonderful job and I hope that you do not stop with Rebecca and Breaking Twig Dec 28, Faith McKay rated it it was amazing Shelves: I wasn't sure what I thought about this book at first, but then I realized I really just wanted to step into the book and give all the characters a hug to commemorate all we'd been through together. Breaking Twig came to me via a link for a free book. It took me a while to get around to reading it. I put it off because the description lead me to think it might not be something I was really going to enjoy.

Boy oh Boy was I wrong! As I started reading Twig, I was so gripped by this poor little girl's plight that I just had to force myself to keep reading. I had to continue to read Twig's story because if I quit reading it meant I'd given up any hope of her ever finding any ha Breaking Twig came to me via a link for a free book. I had to continue to read Twig's story because if I quit reading it meant I'd given up any hope of her ever finding any happiness and as a young girl who was raised in the south, born in the 50's and raised in the 60's and 70's, I understood way too much of her life and how what she went through was all to possible.

Yep, it's true, this book is about a young girl who is abused, plain and simple, no if and or but about it. Was what she did, right or wrong? How can we judge some of her actions unless we've walked in her shoes? I can't say I'd have positively made different choices had it been me. When you're faced with feeling that alone and unloved and at such a young age, I think I'd have done the same.

In the end, the part of this book that literally brought me to my knees and truly broke me started at the 2nd meeting with Mr. But then I realized-" From that point on I was pretty much an emotional wreck! It's hard to say much more without spoilers so I'll leave this here and just say that this is why I read. This book took me on a roller coaster journey through the depths of emotion, sacrifice, destruction and healing.

It took my hope, crushed it and then rebuilt it into one that I don't ever want to forget. It gave me hope that life can turn around for some people and a feeling that being able to experience it through the voice of Ms. Epperson was an experience I wanted to remember always and hold on to for my lifetime. And, for that I would like to thank her.

This book deals with child abuse, rape, adultery, violence and a lot more that many many people will find objectionable just on face value. It you can't look at it for what it is and see beyond that, then I recommend you NOT read this book. However, if you're able to see beyond and find the struggle to survive and do so with some humanity in tact, and you're looking for a book that gives you HOPE, then I highly recommend this book.

Mar 21, Paula rated it it was amazing. A book of survival. My life was soooo blessed compared to lots of people. This book is a glimpse of Becky Leigh's life and how she survived. I was constantly reading, not wanting to put book down. Kept me entertained all the way through. Jun 08, Cheryl rated it it was ok Shelves: I would probably give this book 2.

The incest scene ruined my ability to finish this book. I recieved it free for my kindle fire so I did not fee bad deleting it from my e reader. I have very mixed feelings about this book. I like the authors writing style,not a lot of fluff- things happened without having to weed thru alot of fluff writing.

The things that happened to the main character throughout the book were awful. I kept reading hopi I would probably give this book 2. I kept reading hoping at some point the main character would rise above it all and lead her own life. It just never happens. I felt I was being sucked into a deep black hole of depressing topics with no rainbow in site.

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Rape, incest, child abuse, mental institutions, abortion. It was when Becky started to become the villian in the book I could not read it any more Feb 21, N. Sasson rated it it was amazing. Breaking Twig definitely has its dark moments, but ultimately it's a story about love, forgiveness and the freedom that truth delivers.

Twig's mother is an intriguing character that you'll love to hate and Frank is Twig's salvation and pillar. If you like a book where the characters are multi-dimensional and undergo not only the trials of life, but internal journeys of discovery and redemption, this is a must-read. Dec 29, jheepi rated it really liked it. Reading this book was a bit like reading The Kite Runner Very thought provoking, but makes you think of things you'd rather not. The author did a good job too good a job even of portraying certain types of people and situations.

When I finished reading, all I could think was "I hope she didn't have first-hand experience. Dec 27, Natalie Richards rated it it was ok. The concept of this book was interesting, has some really good reviews and was my kind of book.. Mar 21, Allison rated it it was amazing Shelves: I really enjoyed this book. It was well written and full of very interesting plot twists. I couldn't put it down.

Feb 17, Kathy Jung rated it it was amazing. I was intrigued by the cover of this book. I've never read any of Deborah Epperson's books before but was delighted with this one. I highly recommend it! Dec 31, kathy rated it it was amazing. I enjoyed this book. Apr 10, Sue rated it it was amazing. I had a hard time putting this book down. The strength and courage of Twig "Becky" was remarkable. From poor little girl to grown women her story is one not to miss. Jan 27, Hayley Messing rated it it was amazing Shelves: It was heart wrenching. I shed a few tears. Jun 06, Alicia Huxtable rated it liked it.

Dragged out While a good story, I wasn't even halfway through and I felt like I had been reading forever. It felt like the book was dragged out. But in saying that, I just had to know what was going on in that immensely screwed up family. Mar 07, Brittany rated it it was ok Shelves: I'm kind of torn about how I want to rate this book. I tend to be very black and white, so I can't give it 3 stars because, well, I didn't "like it". Two stars seems appropriate because this book really was just okay. I was initially drawn into the book from the beginning because I really like the character of Twig.

However, as terrible thing after terrible thing happens to her, you see her personality shift and she starts to become jaded. She narrates on her life and appears to be a put togethe I'm kind of torn about how I want to rate this book. She narrates on her life and appears to be a put together individual, yet does the dumbest things ever and has the dumbest reactions ever to her life.

A lot of reviews talk about how "great" Becky is because she survives so many horrible things in her life, but I feel there is more to this book than that.

I think there are at least five just-give-up worthy moments in the book where the average person would have forsaken their pride and said "to hell with this". Reading this book felt kind of like standing in a tidal wave pool: I don't know what to think. I liked the book, yet every time something new and awful happened, I thought "Did she really just go there?

Breaking Twig

Not to mention, the entire relationship with Frank throughout the entire book is just bizarre. I think the reason I didn't like this book really boiled down to the fact that this just isn't my cup of tea. Coming of age novels are one thing but this just seemed masochistic. Even as Becky triumphs over these weird occurrences in her life, I didn't find myself rooting for her. She doesn't excel at anything I guess that may have been the point Epperson was going for, but I just didn't get it.

Jul 01, Kim rated it it was amazing Shelves: This was a beautiful novel, possibly one of the most genuine voices I've ever read. Only a really good book can give off that feeling of "place". Each time you open the book you go back to the exact same time, the same place, the same people. You belong in that world - it's like a feeling of 'being', like home. This is one of those really good books. We meet Twig at age 13, just months after her father dies.

Her mother remarries within 3 months of his death, giving Twig a new stepfather and a ste This was a beautiful novel, possibly one of the most genuine voices I've ever read. Her mother remarries within 3 months of his death, giving Twig a new stepfather and a stepbrother a few years older than her. He's the type of person who exists off the energy of the suffering of others'. HOwever, Frank, the new stepfather is soon to become Twig's very good friend and protector. She is extremely abusive to Twig, both mentally and physically. At times I wanted to rush in and save Twig from her poor lonely and beaten down life.

Everything she ever wanted in her life is stolen from her by her mother. And later, all she has left is taken by Donald. It got to a point where I wasn't going to be able to take much more horrendous stuff piling up on this poor girl. But then, things really start to take a turn and though it's not a perfect ending, it's definitely satisfying.

I would not only recommend, but URGE others to read this lovely coming of age story. It's made it on to my favorite list. Without question, this is a five star book all the way! Dec 27, Julie rated it it was amazing Shelves: However, I ended up liking the book quite a bit. Her father dies and her mother remarries a man who will become a big influence in Rebecca's life.

A positive influence, which is something she desperately needs as her mother is abusive and needy and largely incapable of caring for a child. The other thing that I want to mention about this book is that, despite it being self-published, the writing is quite good. Most of the self-published books I read have grammar, punctuation, and basic writing problems. Not so with this book! The writing was nicely done, not overwritten or purple prose, and I quickly lost myself in the story. Why only four stars? I thought that some of the events didn't quite ring true to me, particularly the part about Rebecca being stuck in a mental hospital for the length of time that she was.

Overall, though, I can easily recommend this book as long as serious domestic violence and strife are something that a reader doesn't have a problem reading about. Mar 05, Dina added it. I will start by saying, I am still not sure how I feel about the story. I could not stop reading it, it kept my interest even though I was not completely comfortable with the premise.

The book was well written, there were a couple spots that the timeline was a little confusing, but it was still good. I believe any book that makes you think or wonder is a great book. I has a couple girlfriends get this to get their opinion.

There is not graphic detail, but there is severe abuse, and rape to Becky. Th I will start by saying, I am still not sure how I feel about the story. The story and rape both start at age

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