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FIVE STAR REVIEW
The Persecution of Mildred Dunlap is a book that deserves much more that the five stars a reviewer is limited to give. In the acknowledgements Paulette Mahurin captures the reader and sets the tone with this thought provoking statement:
“…those silent voices that have perished at the hands of hatred, I am grateful for your lives. I have to wonder if I heard your agonized whispers in the middle of the night. Wake me up you did, to what it is to suffer at the hand of prejudice over the color of your skin, the legacy of your genetic heritage, your sexual preference, and in many, your authentic selves that dared to differ from the norm.”
It is with such easy flowing and powerful language that the author takes the reader through this intricate tale. Taking enormous events in global history and simplifying them to a small town perspective in 1895 Nevada. She does this with effortlessness and straightforwardness. Enticing the reader with the town’s gossip, giving every character and word a perfect place, taking the reader through a wide array of emotions… To read the rest of the review and a very in-depth interview with an author, M.C. V. Egan, whose work I admire, please visit this site and feel free to connect with this wonderful woman who welcomes new friends openly. http://thebridgeofdeaths.tumblr.com/post/43058309782/five-start-review-the-persecution-of-mildred
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About The Persecution of Mildred Dunlap
The year 1895 was filled with memorable historical events: the Dreyfus Affair divided France; Booker T. Washington gave his Atlanta address; Richard Olney, United States Secretary of State, expanded the effects of the Monroe Doctrine in settling a boundary dispute between the United Kingdom and Venezuela; and Oscar Wilde was tried and convicted for "gross indecency" under Britian's recently passed law that made sex between males a criminal offense. When the news of Wilde's conviction went out over telegraphs worldwide, it threw a small Nevada town into chaos. This is the story of what happened when the lives of its citizens were impacted by the news of Oscar Wildes' imprisonment. It is chronicle of hatred and prejudice with all its unintended and devastating consequences, and how love and friendship bring strength and healing.
Paulette Mahurin, the author, is a Nurse Practitioner who lives in Ojai, California with her husband Terry and their two dogs--- Max and Bella. She practices women's health in a rural clinic and writes in her spare time. All profits from her book are going to animal rescue, Santa Paula Animal Shelter, the first and only no-kill shelter in Ventura County, CA, where she lives. (see links below on Ventura County Star Article & Shelter)
To find out more please go the The Persecution of Mildred Dunlap on facebook or Amazon or e-mail us at the gavatar addresses. Thank you.
(photos: of Paulette, her family, and a reading at The Ojai Art Center, July 2012)
Such high praise! You must be beside yourself. :)
Should have done it before, but I just bought the book–score another for your shelter!
Bless your sweet heart for this. I can feel the tails wagging as we speak. The energy and attention placed and helping get dogs and cats into their forever homes means everything to me. And, them. I hope you enjoy. :-)
I’m sure I will and I have a soft spot in my heart for dogs who need good homes!
Hi Lorna, I’m very grateful and to be honest I feel so lucky. It’s an odd thing this whole writing and promoting and watching what happens… A lot of it has been completely unexpected and a surprise and it still surprises me. What I am the happiest about is that I get to meet and connect with new and wonderful people and authors like you. :-)
Same here! :)
Such an honor to read and review your book Paulette.
Catalina
Thank you so much, Catalina. The honor is indeed mine, to receive this wonderful review and all this support from you. :-)
Happy Valentines Day Paulette, what a wonderful gift!
Thank you so much. You made my heart purrrrr by stopping by here. Talk about love you are the model for words of joy, light and love. :-)
Surely you are worth more than 5 stars. Happy Heart Day, Paulette. Thanks for sharing the good news. Perpetua
You are so sweet. Thank you! The best part of good news is sharing with friends. So glad you stopped by. Happy Heart day to you! :-)
I am thinking I need to get this book, Paulette. Your reviews are always so impressive…and intelligently written. Congratulations!
Thank you so much! This one was written by an impressive author who wrote an amazing book, The Bridge of Deaths, and I’m just lucky she picked up and read mine. I really appreciate your kind word. It means a lot to me. :-)
Great review.
I’m waiting for the copy I ordered. :)
I’m thrilled you are going to read my book. And, I’m sure you’ve helped make a fury friend very happy! Hope you enjoy. :-)
:)
Deeply felt kudos.
I wish you continued success. :)
How kind of you to stop and and say this. Thank you. :-)
What praise–congrats!
Thank you so much. :-)
Thanks a lot for sharing the good news with us
My pleasure. So much sweeter to share with friends. :-)