It’s the second book penned by the talented authoress who received critically acclaimed reviews for her first book, Taylini: A Family Saga. The fictional mafia book made waves over in Europe, which landed her a spot in the Italia Press!
Traci Collins has endured a rough childhood. From taking care of her drunken mother to overcoming a horrible accident that almost killed her at the age of fourteen. Now, at the age of twenty-seven, she has one more demon to deal with: her addiction to alcohol. As Traci struggles to get her life together, she seeks help for her addiction and finds love with Marc Drake, a handsome criminal defense attorney.
While attending group sessions, she meets three strangers: Olivia, Norman, and Kevin. When Traci accepts their invitation to join them for coffee, she learns they all have a story to tell. As they become close friends and start to trust one another, their stories begin to surface.
Doing her best to stay on the road to sobriety, Traci’s world begins to turn upside down. She soon finds herself in a tug of war over Marc Drake. Marcy, her rival co-worker, causes chaos for Traci by threatening her life over the one man she cannot have.
Finally, Traci will be asked to keep quiet when she learns of, her new best friend, Olivia’s dark secret, a secret that could impact her life forever.
Sampling of Reviews:
Traci’s Story, by author Marguerite Ashton, is not only a mind-blowing story but also a wonderfully crafted novel about a very bold and courageous girl, named Traci, who despite being born and brought up in a troubled home, faces great challenges in life and in meeting them, ends up trying to fight them out for good which had destroyed her for nothing.
Marguerite Ashton has a smooth writing style and this is one book everyone should read. As I read the story, it came to life, as if I were watching a movie. I give this book thumbs up and look forward to future writings from this promising author. I highly recommend Traci’s Story.
-Samia Muqueem, Visions of the Soul
Traci’s Story sucked me into its pages and I had difficulty tearing myself from the manuscript. This is a moving story based on a true story of a woman brought up by an alcoholic single mother.
As a child, Traci 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 Traci. 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 Traci’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 effective.
-Lillian Brummet, book reviewer and co-author of the book Trash Talk and Towards Understanding
Traci’s Story by Marguerite Ashton is an amazing book about growing up in a troubled home, dealing with very tough circumstances, and fighting the same poison that destroyed her entire being.
This book is an incredible insight into a battered world and will have you appreciating life as well as the love around you. Traci’s Story is a definite must-read!
-Sherry Moore, Shadows of the Past and Jason’s #16 Dream
Title: "Traci’s Story"
Author: Marguerite Ashton
Publication Date: January 14th, 2006
Retail Price: $19.95
ISBN: 1-4137-7386-9
Format: Trade Paperback, 165 pages |
