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(ISBN - 0-7414-3363-X)
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Writer’s Digest
15th Annual International
Self-Published Book Awards Commentary. 2007
Author: Becky
Conrad
Title: A BETTER DAY
DAWNING
Category: Nonfiction
Judge: 45
Judge’s Commentary:
What did you like best about
this book?
If someone has read the first
book (as I did), she would wish for more, and want to know how
Ms. Conrad did on her own, how she grew, how she dealt with the
inevitable problems she faced, as only one can expect from an
abusive situation. So many women can relate to the topic (me
included), and readers will be relieved following her travails
that there is real hope, even light coming out of the
dark, as the title affirms. Realistically we readers know the
author would have a difficult time on her own, and that she’d be
haunted by Bob and we’d see him again. We’re relieved she finds
a little peace, and a new, trustworthy, devoted mate.
Ms. Conrad’s voice is
consistent throughout and her dialogue is authentic. A natural
writer obviously, with continued practice she will get better
and better. No doubt the author found her writing very cathartic
during those years of horror and beyond.
The title is a good one.
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Becky Conrad donates a portion of her net earnings on
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“A BETTER
DAY DAWNING”
Sequel to:
The Door of Façade
(Domestic
Violence & Abuse)
by
Becky
Conrad©
The long-awaited memoir sequel to THE DOOR OF FAÇADE - by Becky Conrad: Out of
the abyss of darkness, abuse, and violence, Becky stumbles and
falls on the hard road of life. Her will to survive and
self-determination pulls at her innermost being to reach the faint
glimmer of Light and a renewal in faith. Can anyone repair her torn and
tattered soul? Will she ever give forgiveness to her mother; feel
forgiveness for giving away her daughter? Or, will the new road of life
she travels be rewarding and fulfilling or filled with just more
heartbreak and deception?
(Read: Excerpt)
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Customer Reviews
Came out of the Darkness Reviewed by: S.L. (8/04/2007)
Becky, I thought your sequel was excellent. You
came out of the darkness and proved you could get a better life.
It took a lot of hard work, and it was a very hard road to
travel, but you did it. Your sequel was inspiring, full of
laughter and tears, and I was so thrilled for you in the end!
You are a good writer and I am looking forward to your next
book! Keep writing. You do inspire others so much. S.L.
An Inspiration to Many Reviewed by: Georgia (7/07/2007)
I read Becky's second book in five days! It was awesome! So much knowledge and information about domestic violence and abuse to tell others about. I loved all the poems too. The ending was incredible! I am so happy for her! Keep writing, Becky. You are an inspiration to so many! She taught me so much about forgiveness.
Great job!
God bless always,
Georgia
A Really New Day Reviewed by: Judie (4/27/2007)
Becky writes to make all of us feel that there
is a new day right around the corner, all you have to do is make
that turn. What a wonderful and uplifting story of her life. I
felt as if I was with her along that long journey. That her pets
were my pets and that her salvation was mine. Keep up the faith
and keep writing.
Becky Conrad's Heart Reviewed by: Dolly (3/27/2007)
It is true, each of us have our own personal story
about our journey through life. There are some willing to take
that very courageous step to share their story in print. I
thought A BETTER DAY DAWNING was far more than a story ... I
believe it is Becky Conrad's heart. With each of life's
injustices and lessons, the human spirit refused to suffer
defeat but continued in search of that ... better day dawning!
Great Reading Reviewed by: Shar (9/30/2006)
A new day and a new life. A safer one. I find it very up
lifting, after what she went through in her earlier years. I
know this wonderful lady, and she is and always will be my
closest friend. I was very elated to read the poems her
husband wrote, what a compassionate man. I know him also,
but I didn't know his inner being. I always knew he was a
great guy. I also know that their lives together are
precious. Great job my friend....Shar
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