And the Whippoorwill Sang by Micki Peluso

Highly recommended for those searching for their true selves, love and companionship with God and others- “Perfect Love.This is a true story about a tragedy that is every parent’s worst nightmare. This book is one of the most touching, honest memoirs that I have ever read. This is one story which needs to be read by every woman. The second half of the book is written in breathtaking and beautiful verbiage that comes directly from the author’s heart and soul – so deeply embraced by love that I re-read many parts and was left with a sense of peace upon finishing it. Help from angel visitations guide her from an existence in terror to a life of joy and peace. It takes increasing and serious abuse of her children to awaken in her a newly found and deeply held faith in God giving her the determination and courage to sever the destructive relationship. The situation is complex and author Plano depicts the plethora of reasons in this heart rending story of a woman trapped.

Over the next 25 years she bears two more sons and a daughter, and Gwen tries heroically to maintain an atmosphere of normalcy.Ībused women are often criticized for tolerating marital torture and not leaving. There is no easy way to escape a brutal husband, physically, mentally and emotionally. The bliss of romance soon fades as Ron shows a severe abusive side, unnoticed before- and it grows worse.

Falling deeply in love, she misses some of Ron’s flaws, serious flaws, and marries him. She gets a second chance with Ron, who seems the perfect man and father figure.

But her husband Bruce develops psychiatric problems so severe that he must be committed, “for his good and yours” says the psychiatrist-leaving Gwendolyn a single Mom, and little Matt on their own. Gwen’s first marriage seems heaven sent and produces a wonderful son, Matt. I was hooked from the first page until the ending, causing me so many mixed emotions closing the book with a feeling of love and peace which stayed with me. One of the best Memoirs You’ll Ever Read!!!ĭiscovering the Extraordinary After AbuseĪuthor Gwendolyn Plano, in this extraordinary memoir, “invites you into my journey, replete with childhood stories and adult meanderings.” Yet this book is so much more, encompassing all elements of life’s struggles, dreams, and heartache which so many readers will latch onto, sharing Plano’s feelings and experiences. She is a very accomplished author and be sure to read her book “ And the Whippoorwill Sang” a book about her daughters death from a drunk driver, excellent book as well. I am sharing this from Micki Peluso’s post.

And the Whippoorwill Sang by Micki Peluso