Traci’s Story – Book Review
Tracie’s Story, by Marguerite Ashton, had sucked me into the
story right from the start, and I had difficulty tearing myself
away from the book all the way to the end. This is very a
moving tale that is based on a true story of a woman
brought up by an alcoholic single mother.
As a child, Tracie bravely accepts the barrage of difficulties,
disrespect and responsibilities of handling a helplessly
drunken parent – but it leaves her emotionally scarred.
While driving under the influence, the thoughtless mother
inflicts a permanent and visible disability on her child that
serves as a constant reminder of her past. Every mirror,
every pair of eyes reflects her abnormality and this becomes
a torment for Tracie. As an adult, she struggles with her
inner demons and the mind-numbing addictions to both
alcohol and her work.
Marguerite Ashton uses a direct and simple writing style that
envelops the reader in Tracie’s world so deeply that the real
world fades away for a little while. The ending left me with a
feeling that the book is not finished. Yet, because I was
thinking about it for days, I would have to say the ending was
quite effective.
ISBN#: 1-4137-7386-9
Author: Marguerite Ashton
Publisher: Publish America
~ Book Reviewer: Lillian Brummet – Co-author of the book
Trash Talk, a guide for anyone concerned about his or her
impact on the environment – Author of Towards
Understanding, a collection of poetry.
