156 dogs rescued from kill shelters

I’m deeply grateful to everyone who has purchased, read, and taken the time to review one of my books. All profits from my books go to help get dogs like Genesis, Shasta, Brantley, Harvey, Elton, Jamie, Marco, Tiny Chi, Ranger, Luke, Marcie, Edison, Frankie, puppy siblings Denny & Jenny, Amelia and her 11 puppies, Diamond, Jodie, Hickory, Canelo, Teddy, Dylan, Cassie, Steffi & Audrey (see photos below) out of kill shelters. So far in 2018, 156 dogs have been rescued. In 2017 we’ve helped free 904 dogs. In 2016, 250 dogs were freed. In 2015, 148 dogs were freed.

AND please for everyone who’s purchased a book could I humbly ask you to write a review when you’ve completed the read.  Amazon promotes and ranks books according to number of reviews in addition to sales. Every voice helps spread the word and that is an energy that can help a dog.

LINK TO PURCHASE ALL MY BOOKS and to see all reviews for all my books click on the books cover:

AMAZON U.S.

http://www.amazon.com/Paulette-Mahurin/e/B008MMDUGO/ref=sr_ntt_srch_lnk_1?qid=1467744666&sr=8-1 

AMAZON U.K.

https://www.amazon.co.uk/s/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_pdt_bl_sr?ie=UTF8&field-keywords=Paulette+Mahurin

And on all other Amazon sites around the world.

AMAZON RANKING

My books have been ranked in the top 100 best sellers on Amazon U.S. in their categories (historical fiction, teen and young adult, and literary fiction).  What an honor to be ranked #87  LITERARY FICTION BEST SELLER next to Paulo Coelho; incredible author of The Alchemist and The Pilgrimage.

Amazon Australia ranked my book NUMBER ONE in all it’s categories: Literary Fiction, Historical Fiction & Teen and Young Adult and is #3 best seller in the entire kindle bookstore.

And in Amazon U.K. it just made it to#1 Best Seller List in Teen & Young Adult Category and #3 in Historical Fiction Category and #24 best seller in the kindle books store.

RECENT REVIEW FOR THE DAY I SAW THE HUMMINGBIRD

AMAZON U.S.

4.0 out of 5 starsYA will love it!

ByAmazon Customeron April 2, 2018

Format: Kindle Edition|Verified Purchase

I can easily imagine that YA would enjoy this book as a study in history or language. The story moves quickly through the first ten years of a young slave boy’s childhood, and young people in particular would find it engaging. The Underground Railway is a fascinating aspect of that horrendous period in American history.

5.0 out of 5 starsThe journey to freedom, and all who take part

BySteven J Thompsonon March 30, 2018

Format: Kindle Edition|Verified Purchase

A strong tale about freedom, hope, and redemption. We all know the history of the pain of slavery, but what do we know of those who actually got involved to help? Whether driven by compassion or idealism, Mahurim helps capture those characteristics, coupled with the main character’s journey, to offer up a strong story that could be a part of anyone’s learning experience about this piece of history. Well done.

AMAZON U.K.

5.0 out of 5 stars*****A compelling and uplifting story

ByMichael N.Wiltonon 7 April 2018

Format: Kindle Edition|Verified Purchase

Although I am more at home writing romantic comedies, as a fan of P.G.Wodehouse, I was intrigued by the title and once I started to read it, I couldn’t put it down. It is difficult to visualise that such conditions existed during the days of slavery. But in this well-researched story, you are plunged at the start into an horrific tale told through the memories of a grown-up who was forced as a slave to witness the death of his father and friends at the hands of a drunken overseer on a sugar plantation in Louisiana just before the outbreak of the Civil War.

We discover through the eyes of a very young slave called Oscar how he manages to survive the ordeal due to the advice his mother Catherine drums into him to hide his anger. He eventually finds his way to freedom, inspired by his mother’s sacrifice and the kindness of strangers who risk their lives to save him.

I found this to be a compelling and uplifting story and my only regret was that we did not discover more about Oscar after he gains his freedom – but perhaps we are due to a sequel?

5.0 out of 5 stars*****A Very Powerful Read!

ByAmazon Customeron 2 April 2018

Format: Kindle Edition|Verified Purchase

The Day I Saw The Humming Bird by Paulette Mahurin is a historical fiction story which depicts life in the late 1800’s, and is told from a child’s perspective.

Although for many, parts of this story will be harrowing to read I believe it’s a part of history that should still be told, & not kept ‘hidden’ or ‘made light of’ to save feelings of discomfort or embarrassement. Instead it is a story that deserves to be told in it’s entirety. I also believe the story should be added to the National Curriculum for older children and college students studying GCSE (O Level) or A Level History.

Furthermore, although Mahurin paints a vivid picture with words, in order for this story to reach a wider audience, I hope one day it will be adapted to film.

RECENT REVIEWS FOR THE SEVEN YEAR DRESS

AMAZON AUSTRALIA

5 out of 5 stars*****A truly great read.

ByAnne, BrisbaneTOP 500 REVIEWERon 30 March 2018

Format: Kindle Edition|Verified Purchase

I read this excellent book in one sitting as I simply couldn’t put it down. Others have described the book far better than I could so I won’t attempt to add more in that regard. I do urge anyone thinking of reading this wonderfully written book to do so. You won’t be disappointed. Not many books leave me thinking about them afterwards but this one certainly does. Thanks to the author for giving us such a great read.

AMAZON U.S.

5.0 out of 5 *****starsWow.

ByAmazon Customeron April 1, 2018

Format: Kindle Edition

Great read. Could not put it down. Made me look at my own life with a whole new perspective. Highly recommend.

4.0 out of 5 ****starsFour Stars

ByM. Trayloron April 1, 2018

Format: Paperback|Verified Purchase

Amazing story- a little too graphic in places( young girls’ inner thoughts)

AMAZON U.K. 

5.0 out of 5 starsFive Stars

ByD. L. Graceon 6 April 2018

Format: Kindle Edition|Verified Purchase

Arrived in perfect condition and a very good read

 GOODREADS

Apr 06, 2018 Janet East***** rated it it was amazing

Brilliantly emotive read. read fast as could not put it down.

Apr 03, 2018 Nigel Carroll***** rated it it was amazing

I’ve read several books about the Holocaust and Auschwitz but never from this perspective and in this style. The simple and everyday language and style used by the author really magnifies the horror.

DOGS RESCUED FROM KILL SHELTERS

Genesis has been rescued

Genesis’ freedom photo

Shasta’s been rescued

Shasta’s freedom photo

Brantley has been rescued

Brantley’s freedom walk

Brantley’s freedom photo

Harvey has been rescued

Harvey’s freedom photo

Elton’s been rescued

Elton’s freedom photo in the van going home

Jaime has been rescued

Jaime’s freedom photo

Marco has been rescued

Marco’s freedom photo

Tiny Chi has been rescued

Tiny Chi’s freedom photo

Ranger’s shelter information

Ranger’s shelter photo

Ranger’s freedom photo

Luke’s been rescued

Luke’s freedom photo

Marcie has been rescued

Marcie’s freedom photo

Edison has been rescued

Edison’s freedom photo.

Frankie (named by shelter) has been rescued

Frankie’s freedom photo

Denny & Jenny’s shelter photo. Sibling puppies kept together.

Denny & Jenny’s shelter photo

Jenny & Denny’s freedom photo

Amelia gave birth to 11 puppies in the shelter. They were all rescued together.

Amelia’s freedom photo

Amelia’s 11 puppies’ freedom photo.  They are in the car right behind Amelia.

Diamond’s freedom photo

Diamond’s freedom photo

Jodie’s been rescued

Jodie’s freedom ride

Jodie’s freedom photo

Hickory the elderly partially blind has been rescued

Hickory’s freedom photo

Canelo’s freedom photo

Canelo’s freedom photo

Teddy the 16 year-old senior has been rescued.

Teddy’s freedom photo

Dylan’s been rescued

Dylan’s freedom photo

Cassie has been rescued

Cassie’s freedom photo

Steffi has been rescued

Steffi’s freedom photo

Audrey’s been rescued: her shelter info

Audrey’s been rescued: her shelter photo

Audrey’s freedom photo.

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120 dogs rescued from kill shelters

I’m deeply grateful to everyone who has purchased, read, and taken the time to review one of my books. All profits from my books go to help get dogs like Dagwood, Albert, Opie, Bette, Salinger, Scarlett, Truimph, Brenda, Braden, Maggie, Archer, Snaggle, Blackie and Chester (see photos below) out of kill shelters. So far in 2018, 120 dogs have been rescued. In 2017 we’ve helped free 904 dogs. In 2016, 250 dogs were freed. In 2015, 148 dogs were freed.

AND please for everyone who’s purchased a book could I humbly ask you to write a review when you’ve completed the read.  Amazon promotes and ranks books according to number of reviews in addition to sales. Every voice helps spread the word and that is an energy that can help a dog.

LINK TO PURCHASE ALL MY BOOKS and to see all reviews for all my books click on the books cover:

AMAZON U.S.

http://www.amazon.com/Paulette-Mahurin/e/B008MMDUGO/ref=sr_ntt_srch_lnk_1?qid=1467744666&sr=8-1 

AMAZON U.K.

https://www.amazon.co.uk/s/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_pdt_bl_sr?ie=UTF8&field-keywords=Paulette+Mahurin

And on all other Amazon sites around the world.

AMAZON RANKING

My books have been ranked in the top 100 best sellers on Amazon U.S. in their categories (historical fiction, teen and young adult, and literary fiction).  What an honor to be ranked #87  LITERARY FICTION BEST SELLER next to Paulo Coelho; incredible author of The Alchemist and The Pilgrimage.

Amazon Australia ranked my book NUMBER ONE in all it’s categories: Literary Fiction, Historical Fiction & Teen and Young Adult and is #3 best seller in the entire kindle bookstore.

And in Amazon U.K. it just made it to#1 Best Seller List in Teen & Young Adult Category and #3 in Historical Fiction Category and #24 best seller in the kindle books store.

 

 

 

RECENT REVIEWS FOR THE DAY I SAW THE HUMMINGBIRD

AMAZON U.S.

5.0 out of 5 stars5/5 stars means I loved it!

ByCarolon March 29, 2018

Format: Kindle Edition

What an emotional roller coaster and, yes – there were tears. What was life like for a young slave? Read this book and you’ll see it all – the good; the bad; and the really bad. The author does a wonderful job in this historical depiction of the south at a time when freedom was a bad word. 5/5 stars means I loved it!

4.0 out of 5 starsThis story will haunt you

ByLynda Dickson – Books Directon March 29, 2018

Format: Kindle Edition|Verified Purchase

The book begins and ends in 1914, when Oscar Mercer attends a talk given by Booker T. Washington honoring Harriet Tubman, the woman responsible for coordinating the Underground Railway and, therefore, securing Oscar’s freedom.

Oscar reminisces about his life, from his birth in 1852 into a life of slavery until the time he gains his freedom, aged ten. As a child, he stands by helplessly as friends and family members suffer the cruelty inflicted by the plantation’s foreman. When he is five, the slaves start hearing tales of “a Negro woman who was working with a group to help free slaves.” That woman is Harriet Tubman. We never meet her, but her presence runs through the narrative. Another milestone in Oscar’s life is when he gets the opportunity to learn how to read and write. He is drawn to comment, “Why do learning things feel so good?” Then, on the day he sees the hummingbird in the field, a chain of events is set into motion that ends in tragic consequences but eventually leads to his freedom. Armed with a Bible, a dictionary, and the skills taught to him by “conductors” with the Underground Railway, Oscar finally makes it to freedom. It is a gruelling journey from Louisiana to New York City, during which his faith is tested and he learns the true meaning of freedom.

Throughout, Oscar maintains his spirit and resolve by recalling his mother’s words of wisdom: “My mama’s womb had given me life, but it was her wisdom implanted in my brain that kept me alive.” She imbues in him the belief that “Skin color don’t make us no less a person.” This belief is reinforced when he meets the many (white) people who are willing to help him on his trip along the Underground Railway: “I was overwhelmed with relief when I realized that people are people. Simple as that. And the color of my skin doesn’t make me less of a person. It doesn’t separate or define my humanness. No, what makes some less human is hatred and hateful actions.”

In the Foreword, the author gives us some background into how she came to write this story: “In many southern states, educating slaves to read or write was illegal. […] I incorporated the element of educating slaves into this story and, in particular, with the protagonist and narrator of the story. […] Many of the scenes depicted were adapted from historical notes, letters, and other documentation from slaves who lived to tell their stories.” She succeeds admirably in giving us a look into the psyche of the young slave Oscar and rendering a heartbreaking account of the atrocities committed in the name of greed and prejudice.

Oscar’s story will haunt you for a long time after you have finished reading.

I received this book in return for an honest review.

5.0 out of 5 starsExcellent historical fiction

ByWarrior Princesson March 24, 2018

Format: Kindle Edition|Verified Purchase

What an engaging, emotional, and informative book! I love historical fiction, and this book did not disappoint. Oscar’s story is poignant and touching, and I felt an emotional connection to him from the very beginning of the story. The tragic events surrounding his parents were hard to read but added to the reality of life under slavery. This book is grounded in real events, and I can tell that the author is very knowledgeable and did a lot of research on the time period. Recommended!

GOODREADS:

Mar 24, 2018 Carol rated it it was amazing

The Day I Saw the Hummingbird is both a journey and a coming of age novel about Oscar, a nine-year-old enslaved boy traveling the Underground Railroad from a Louisiana sugar cane plantation to New York.

Author Paulette Mahurin tells this story from the perspective an adult looking back at his childhood, so we know at the outset that Oscar survives the journey. Though this approach keeps us at arm’s length from some of the emotion of the story, arm’s length may be a good place to be as events unfold and we see how vicious and violent the journey to freedom could be. In this respect, the story reminded me of the book version of Solomon Northup’s memoir “Twelve Years A Slave.”

In the course of this story, we not only learn about Oscar’s life, we also meet “conductors” on the railroad and experience a number of safe houses. With each contact, Oscar receives not only shelter and food, but also friendship and an education that includes everything from swimming, to reading and writing, to human kindness. I’ve always been awestruck by Harriett Tubman and others who put their lives on the line to help others. After reading this novel, I admire these brave souls even more. Mahurin made good use of research for this book as she has in her other historical novels.

I recommend this book for anyone wanting to know more about the Underground Railroad. Be aware, though, you’ll encounter graphic violence

REVIEWS FOR THE SEVEN YEAR DRESS

AMAZON U.S.

4.0 out of 5 starsFour Stars

Bykoda500on March 27, 2018

Format: Paperback|Verified Purchase

very good.

5.0 out of 5 starswritten so beautifully, you almost can feel the fabric

ByLisa desantion March 24, 2018

Format: Paperback|Verified Purchase

Heartbreaking story , written so beautifully , you almost can feel the fabric….a story of the human spirit and love rising above devastation ..I loved the description , so vivid . Very sad at times, and even a bit disturbing , but a story thst you will remember always

AMAZON U.K.

5.0 out of 5 starsBrilliant

ByC A Sumneron 25 March 2018

Format: Kindle Edition|Verified Purchase

This book was one I just couldn’t put down. It was very well written and shines with love throughout, along with the fortitude both inward and outward of one human being and her determination to survive.

GOODREADS

Mar 25, 2018 Catherine Brown *****rated it it was amazing

Wow, I need something totally different after reading this book. What an account of the terrors of Nazi Germany. A well told story, if rather harrowing.

DOGS RESCUED FROM KILL SHELTERS

Dagwood has been rescued

Dagwood’s freedom photo

Albert has been rescued

Albert’s freedom video. I was unable to download it.

Opie has been rescued

Opie’s freedom photo

Bette has been rescued

Bette’s freedom photo

Salinger has been rescued

Salinger’s freedom photo

Scarlette’s been rescued

Scarlett’s freedom photo

Triumph’s been rescued

Triumph’s freedom photo

Brenda has been rescued

Brenda’s freedom photo

Braden has been rescued

Braden’s freedom photo

Maggie has been rescued

Maggie’s freedom photo

Archer has been rescued

Archer’s freedom photo

Snaggle has been rescued

Snaggle’s freedom photo

Blackie has been rescued. And bless the rescue that saved this blind and deaf dog. (The Kris Kelly Fdn)

Blackie’s freedom photo

 

Chester (renamed Sailor by Main Street Mutt rescue) has been rescued

Chester now Sailor’s freedom photo

106 Dogs rescued from kill shelters

I’m deeply grateful to everyone who has purchased, read, and taken the time to review one of my books. All profits from my books go to help get dogs like Clifford, Bella, Elton, Cookie,  Betty, Jayla, Dakota, Jacoby, Terrance,  Noreen, Girly girl, Rosaleen, Reba, Leo, siblings Tanner & Sue, Millicent, Lucy, Phoebe, Meeka, Vikingo, Maverick, Gershwin, Halo, Trudy, Porter, Rory, Ruby, Lulu, Angel, Eliza, bonded siblings elderly Bruno & Bullet, Casper & Kassidy (see photos below) out of kill shelters. So far in 2018, 106 dogs have been rescued. In 2017 we’ve helped free 904 dogs. In 2016, 250 dogs were freed. In 2015, 148 dogs were freed.

AND please for everyone who’s purchased a book could I humbly ask you to write a review when you’ve completed the read.  Amazon promotes and ranks books according to number of reviews in addition to sales. Every voice helps spread the word and that is an energy that can help a dog.

LINK TO PURCHASE ALL MY BOOKS and to see all reviews for all my books click on the books cover:

AMAZON U.S.

http://www.amazon.com/Paulette-Mahurin/e/B008MMDUGO/ref=sr_ntt_srch_lnk_1?qid=1467744666&sr=8-1 

AMAZON U.K.

https://www.amazon.co.uk/s/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_pdt_bl_sr?ie=UTF8&field-keywords=Paulette+Mahurin

And on all other Amazon sites around the world.

AMAZON RANKING

My books have been ranked in the top 100 best sellers on Amazon U.S. in their categories (historical fiction, teen and young adult, and literary fiction).  What an honor to be ranked #87  LITERARY FICTION BEST SELLER next to Paulo Coelho; incredible author of The Alchemist and The Pilgrimage.

Amazon Australia ranked my book NUMBER ONE in all it’s categories: Literary Fiction, Historical Fiction & Teen and Young Adult and is #3 best seller in the entire kindle bookstore.

And in Amazon U.K. it just made it to the top 10 best seller list in Literary Fiction (#2) and Historical Fiction (#5) categories:

RECENT REVIEWS FOR THE SEVEN YEAR DRESS

AMAZON U.S.

5.0 out of 5 starsGood book

Bynancion March 10, 2018

Format: Kindle Edition|Verified Purchase

Rated the book a five or kept me wanting to continue reading it to see how Helen had survived the war.

5.0 out of 5 starsSeven years

ByAmazon Customer. anniedon March 6, 2018

Format: Kindle Edition

I have read many world war 2 books about the killing of so many Jews. I cannot give a lengthy review because the book is so well written that all I can say is, “read this book”. You will feel the same as I do learn that ” life is previous”

RECENT REVIEWS FOR THE DAY I SAW THE HUMMINGBIRD

AMAZON U.S.

4.0 out of 5 starsAlthough I usually don’t like to read books that have a lot of violence …

BySacredGeometryBlogon March 1, 2018

Format: Kindle Edition|Verified Purchase

Although I usually don’t like to read books that have a lot of violence and hardship in them, I had a feeling that this book would have a strong core, and wanted to give it a try. It does have a positive core, despite the tragic events. It was a moving story, although definitely very hard to read at times. However, sometimes violence serves its purpose, as it did in this case. This is a story of human strength and power of soul, which is hauntingly real. I suppose the only reason I don’t give it the full five stars is because it was so hard to read at times that it made me want to skip pages, but that is my problem, as I am quite sensitive.

RECENT REVIEWS FOR TO LIVE OUT LOUD

 AMAZON U.S.

4.0 out of 5 starsReviewed by Discovering Diamonds

ByHelen Hollickon March 1, 2018

Format: Kindle Edition

This book has received a Discovering Diamonds Review:
Helen Hollick
founder #DDRevs“the author has placed together the facts of the Dreyfus affair with great accuracy and passion.”

RECENT REVIEWS FOR HIS NAME WAS BEN

5.0 out of 5 starswhich I highly recommend as a must read

ByJJFon February 26, 2018

Format: Kindle Edition

Extraordinary! This is most touching story, which I highly recommend as a must read. Paulette’s books, all of which I have read with enormous pleasure, has the knack of bringing her characters to life, with an ability of making you feel like you are living in the actual stories with her. She is indeed an extraordinary writer!

DOGS RESCUED FROM KILL SHELTERS

Clifford’s been rescued

Clifford’s freedom photo

Bella’s been rescued

Bella’s freedom photo

Elton’s been rescued

Elton’s freedom photo

Cookie has been rescued

Cookie’s freedom photo

Betty has been rescued

Betty’s freedom photos

Jayla has been rescued

Jayla’s freedom photo

Dakota has been rescued

Dakota’s freedom photo

Jacoby has been rescued

Jacoby’s freedom photo

Terrence has been rescued

Terrence freedom photo

Noreen has been rescued

Noreen’s freedom photo

Girly girl has been rescued

Girly girl’s freedom photo

Rosaleen has been rescued

Rosaleen’s freedom photo

Reba has been rescued

Reba’s freedom photo on the right.

Leo has been rescued

Leo’s freedom photo

Tanner has been rescued

Tanner’s freedom photo (siblings Tanner & Sue rescued together)

Sue has been rescued

Sue’s freedom photo

Millicent has been rescued

Millicent’s freedom photo

Lucy has been rescued

Lucy’s freedom photo

Phoebe has been rescued

Phoebe’s freedom photo

 

 

Meeka has been rescued

 

Meeka’s freedom video. Unable to download it.

 

 

Vikingo has been rescued

 

 

Vikingo’s freedom photo

 

 

 

Maverick has been rescued

 

 

Maverick’s freedom ride

 

Maverick’s freedom photo

 

Gershwin has been rescued

Gershwin’s freedom photo

 

 

Halo has been rescued

 

Halo’s freedom photo. Posted by his rescue-he’s crated on his freedom ride.

 

 

Trudy has been rescued

 

 

Trudy’s freedom photo

 

Porter has been rescued

 

Porter’s freedom photo

 

 

Rory’s been rescued

 

 

Rory’s freedom photo

 

 

Ruby’s been rescued

 

Ruby’s freedom photo

Lulu has been rescued

 

Lulu’s freedom photo

Angel has been rescued

 

Angel’s freedom photo

 

Eliza has been rescued

 

Eliza’s freedom photo

 

Bruno the elder has been rescued with his younger sibling Bullet

 

Bullet has been rescued with his bonded sibling Bruno the elder

 

Bruno & Bullet’s freedom photo. They bonded siblings are so happy to be together.

 

 

Casper has been rescued

 

 

Casper’s freedom photo

 

 

Kassidy has been rescued

 

Kassidy’s freedom photo

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The Persecution of Mildred Dunlap By Paulette Mahurin Review! — culturevultureexpress

The Persecution of Mildred Dunlap (2012) by Paulette Mahurin is an intriguing and thought-provoking book which is written excellently by the author. Set in the 1800s in a small town in Nevada, the story follows the love story of Mildred Dunlap and her cousin Edra. Following Oscar Wilde’s conviction in Britain, we see how the […]

via The Persecution of Mildred Dunlap By Paulette Mahurin Review! — culturevultureexpress

71 dogs rescued from kill shelters

I’m deeply grateful to everyone who has purchased, read, and taken the time to review one of my books. All profits from my books go to help get dogs like Truman, Tilly, Perrito, Misty, Duffy, Ramona, Shane, Dallas, Sebastian, Danson, Lana, Robin, Joy, Fiona, Yorkie, Annie Sue, Picaso, April, Eric, Shadow & Hulk (see photos below) out of kill shelters. So far in 2018, 71 dogs have been rescued. In 2017 we’ve helped free 904 dogs. In 2016, 250 dogs were freed. In 2015, 148 dogs were freed.

AND please for everyone who’s purchased a book could I humbly ask you to write a review when you’ve completed the read.  Amazon promotes and ranks books according to number of reviews in addition to sales. Every voice helps spread the word and that is an energy that can help a dog.

LINK TO PURCHASE ALL MY BOOKS and to see all reviews for all my books click on the books cover:

AMAZON U.S.

http://www.amazon.com/Paulette-Mahurin/e/B008MMDUGO/ref=sr_ntt_srch_lnk_1?qid=1467744666&sr=8-1 

AMAZON U.K.

https://www.amazon.co.uk/s/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_pdt_bl_sr?ie=UTF8&field-keywords=Paulette+Mahurin

And on all other Amazon sites around the world.

AMAZON RANKING

My books have been ranked in the top 100 best sellers on Amazon U.S. in their categories (historical fiction, teen and young adult, and literary fiction).  What an honor to be ranked #87  LITERARY FICTION BEST SELLER next to Paulo Coelho; incredible author of The Alchemist and The Pilgrimage.

Amazon Australia ranked my book NUMBER ONE in all it’s categories: Literary Fiction, Historical Fiction & Teen and Young Adult and is #3 best seller in the entire kindle bookstore.

And in Amazon U.K. it just made it to the top 10 best seller list in Literary Fiction (#2) and Historical Fiction (#5) categories:

RECENT REVIEWS FOR THE SEVEN YEAR DRESS

AMAZON U.S.

5.0 out of 5 starsBeautiful story of loss and discovery!

ByAmazojinkn Customeron February 20, 2018

Format: Kindle Edition|Verified Purchase

A new tryst to suffering! And so real ! This story was told without constraint! Beautifully written. I would highly recommend!

5.0 out of 5 starsLife is what is important…..

ByAmazon Customeron February 14, 2018

Format: Kindle Edition

I have read several books on World War ll and that era in time. It’s extremely hard to fathom someone being so evil and cruel. The writer makes you see this through the characters eyes. Each time I read a different author on this ,it brings to light different things that prompted this sad era in history. The signs were there, but the pieces were scattered. Very good read….

AMAZON U.K.

5.0 out of 5 starsFive Stars

Byrobbie mallowson 12 February 2018

Format: Kindle Edition|Verified Purchase

Very moving makes you think about how precious life is and the horrors some have to bear

REVIEWS FOR THE PERSECUTION OF MILDRED DUNLAP

GOODREADS

Feb 12, 2018 Anne (Angel Anne Reviews) Nelson *****

was amazing

5 / 5 angel stars

DOGS RESCUED FROM KILL SHELTERS

Truman has been rescued

Truman’s freedom photo

Tilly has been rescued

Tilly’s freedom photo

Perrito has been rescued

Perrito’s freedom photo

Misty has been rescued

Misty’s freedom video. I was unable to download it.

Duffy has been rescued

Duffy’s freedom photo

Ramona (named after the shelter) has been rescued

Ramona’s freedom photo

Shane has been rescued

Shane’s freedom photo

Dallas a deaf and blind senior has been rescued. I was unable to download the video.

Dallas’ freedom photo

Sebastian has been rescued

Sebastian’s freedom photo

Danson has been rescued

 

Danson’s freedom photo

Lana has been rescued

Lana’s freedom photo

Robin has been rescued

Robin’s freedom photo

Joy’s been rescued

Joy’s freedom photo

Fiona has been rescued

Fiona’s freedom photo

The Yorkie in the photo at Baldwin Shelter has been rescued

Little Yorkie’s freedom photo. He was dumped in a garbage can when he was found and brought into the shelter. Bless the rescue who saved him. He’s an older dog and very sweet.

Annie Sue has been rescued

Annie Sue’s freedom ride

Annie Sue’s freedom photo. Comfy in her new home sweet home.

Picaso has been rescued

Picaso’s freedom photo

April has been rescued

April’s freedom photo

Eric has been rescued

Eric’s freedom photo

 

Shadow has been rescued

Shadow’s freedom photo

Hulk has been rescued

Hulk’s freedom photo

50 dogs rescued from kill shelters

I’m deeply grateful to everyone who has purchased, read, and taken the time to review one of my books. All profits from my books go to help get dogs like Conway, Moe, Ammo, Gatsby, Jacque, Linus, Cabaret, Lulubell, elderly siblings Angie & Diddley, Miko, Maria, Sherlock, elderly siblings Charlotte & Chelsea, Annie, Tater, bonded siblings Smokey & Peanut, Bessie, Devon, Milo, Ajay & Tyler (see photos below) out of kill shelters. So far in 2018, 50 dogs have been rescued. In 2017 we’ve helped free 904 dogs. In 2016, 250 dogs were freed. In 2015, 148 dogs were freed.

AND please for everyone who’s purchased a book could I humbly ask you to write a review when you’ve completed the read.  Amazon promotes and ranks books according to number of reviews in addition to sales. Every voice helps spread the word and that is an energy that can help a dog.

LINK TO PURCHASE ALL MY BOOKS and to see all reviews for all my books click on the books cover:

AMAZON U.S.

http://www.amazon.com/Paulette-Mahurin/e/B008MMDUGO/ref=sr_ntt_srch_lnk_1?qid=1467744666&sr=8-1 

AMAZON U.K.

https://www.amazon.co.uk/s/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_pdt_bl_sr?ie=UTF8&field-keywords=Paulette+Mahurin

And on all other Amazon sites around the world.

AMAZON RANKING

My books have been ranked in the top 100 best sellers on Amazon U.S. in their categories (historical fiction, teen and young adult, and literary fiction).  What an honor to be ranked #87  LITERARY FICTION BEST SELLER next to Paulo Coelho; incredible author of The Alchemist and The Pilgrimage.

Amazon Australia ranked my book NUMBER ONE in all it’s categories: Literary Fiction, Historical Fiction & Teen and Young Adult and is #3 best seller in the entire kindle bookstore.

And in Amazon U.K. it just made it to the top 10 best seller list in Literary Fiction (#2) and Historical Fiction (#5) categories:

RECENT REVIEWS FOR THE DAY I SAW THE HUMMINGBIRD

5.0 out of 5 starsFantastic

ByAllen M Werneron February 4, 2018

Format: Kindle Edition|Verified Purchase

What’s not to love about this book? Fantastic. I don’t have enough superlatives. I loved it from start to finish. Drawing from the accounts of others, the author has successfully created an engaging, realistic fictional character, taking us on a wonderful but troubling quest for freedom. A great read.

RECENT REVIEWS FOR THE SEVEN YEAR DRESS

GOODREADS:

Jan 31, 2018 Diane rated it really liked it

4.5 A very raw story with little prose embellishments. I think that is what made me have a deeper understanding of what the psyche went through at Auschwitz and the years before when SPOILER – they were in hiding. A very moving book. I appreciated that the author ended the book SPOILER when they were released from the camp but I would like to know more about Helen’s journey after that and how she landed in LA.

DOGS RESCUED FROM KILL SHELTERS

Conway has been rescued

Conway’s freedom walk

Conway’s freedom photo

Moe has been rescued

Moe’s freedom ride

Moe’s freedom video. I was unable to download it.

Ammo has been rescued

Ammo’s freedom photo

Gatsby has been rescued

Gatsby’s freedom photo

Jacque’s has been rescued

Jacque’s freedom photo

Linus has been rescued

Linus’ freedom photo

Cabaret’s been rescued

Cabaret’s freedom photo

Lulubell has been rescued

Lulubell’s freedom photo

Angie has been rescued

Diddley has been rescued

Angie and Diddley’s freedom photo

Miko has been rescued

Miko’s freedom photo

Maria has been rescued

Maria’s freedom photo

Sherlock has been rescued

Sherlock’s freedom photo

Charlotte, the elder, rescued with her elderly sister Chelsea

 Chelsea, Charlotte’s sister, has been rescued with her

Charlotte & Chelsea’s freedom photo

Annie has been rescued

Annie’s freedom photo

Tater has been rescued

Tater’s freedom photo

Smokey & Peanut, bonded siblings, were rescued together.

Smokey’s freedom photo

Peanut’s freedom photo

Bessie has been rescued

Bessie’s freedom photo

Devon has been rtescued

Devon’s freedom photo

Milo has been rescued

Milo’s freedom photo

Ajay has been rescued

Ajay’s freedom photo

Tyler’s been rescued

Tyler’s freedom photo

26 dogs rescued from kill shelters

I’m deeply grateful to everyone who has purchased, read, and taken the time to review one of my books. All profits from my books go to help get dogs like Catherine, Teddy,  Stanley, Romeo, Travolta, Sophia, Layla, Milo, Imperial, Monica, Ozzie, Ginger, Aldo, Hans & Hailey (see photos below) out of kill shelters. So far in 2018, 26 dogs have been rescued. In 2017 we’ve helped free 904 dogs. In 2016, 250 dogs were freed. In 2015, 148 dogs were freed.

AND please for everyone who’s purchased a book could I humbly ask you to write a review when you’ve completed the read.  Amazon promotes and ranks books according to number of reviews in addition to sales. Every voice helps spread the word and that is an energy that can help a dog.

LINK TO PURCHASE ALL MY BOOKS and to see all reviews for all my books click on the books cover:

AMAZON U.S.

http://www.amazon.com/Paulette-Mahurin/e/B008MMDUGO/ref=sr_ntt_srch_lnk_1?qid=1467744666&sr=8-1 

AMAZON U.K.

https://www.amazon.co.uk/s/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_pdt_bl_sr?ie=UTF8&field-keywords=Paulette+Mahurin

And on all other Amazon sites around the world.

AMAZON RANKING

My books have been ranked in the top 100 best sellers on Amazon U.S. in their categories (historical fiction, teen and young adult, and literary fiction).  What an honor to be ranked #87  LITERARY FICTION BEST SELLER next to Paulo Coelho; incredible author of The Alchemist and The Pilgrimage.

Amazon Australia ranked my book NUMBER ONE in all it’s categories: Literary Fiction, Historical Fiction & Teen and Young Adult and is #3 best seller in the entire kindle bookstore.

And in Amazon U.K. it just made it to the top 10 best seller list in Literary Fiction (#2) and Historical Fiction (#5) categories:

RECENT REVIEWS FOR THE DAY I SAW THE HUMMINGBIRD

 AMAZON U.S.

 

5.0 out of 5 starsBravery, hope, and survival

ByCarolBon January 21, 2018

Format: Kindle Edition|Verified Purchase

The Day I Saw the Hummingbird is both a journey and a coming of age novel about Oscar, a nine-year-old enslaved boy traveling the Underground Railroad from a Louisiana sugar cane plantation to New York.

Author Paulette Mahurin tells this story from the perspective an adult looking back at his childhood, so we know at the outset that Oscar survives the journey. Though this approach keeps us at arm’s length from some of the emotion of the story, arm’s length may be a good place to be as events unfold and we see how vicious and violent the journey to freedom could be. In this respect, the story reminded me of the book version of Solomon Northup’s memoir “Twelve Years A Slave.”

In the course of this story, we not only learn about Oscar’s life, we also meet “conductors” on the railroad and experience a number of safe houses. With each contact, Oscar receives not only shelter and food, but also friendship and an education that includes everything from swimming, to reading and writing, to human kindness. I’ve always been awestruck by Harriett Tubman and others who put their lives on the line to help others. After reading this novel, I admire these brave souls even more. Mahurin made good use of research for this book as she has in her other historical novels.

I recommend this book for anyone wanting to know more about the Underground Railroad. Be aware, though, you’ll encounter graphic violence.

5.0 out of 5 starsDeep and meaningful.

Byan avid readeron January 20, 2018

Format: Kindle Edition|Verified Purchase

A wonderful story, full of meaning and hidden messages. Well researched and written, this is a gem of a tale.

RECENT REVIEWS FOR THE SEVEN YEAR DRESS

AMAZON U.S.

5.0 out of 5 starsMoving account in a first person narrative.

ByTara Dahbion January 15, 2018

Format: Kindle Edition

Well written and memorable. May we never forget that there were so many lives like the ones depicted here. Thank you Ms. Mahurin for reminding me of what is truly worth valuing.

 GOODREADS

Jan 21, 2018 Jo rated it really liked it

Shelves: war

The Seven Year Dress
by Paulette Mahurin
Synopsis
One of the darkest times in human history was the insane design and execution to rid the world of Jews and “undesirables.” At the hands of the powerful evil madman Adolf Hitler, families were ripped apart and millions were slaughtered. Persecution, torture, devastation, and enduring the unthinkable remained for those who lived. This is the story of one woman who lived to tell her story. This is a narrative of how a young beautiful teenager, Helen Stein, and her family were torn asunder, ultimately bringing her to Auschwitz. It was there she suffered heinous indignity at the hands of the SS. It was also there, in that death camp, she encountered compassion, selfless acts of kindness, and friendship. Written by the award-winning, best-selling author of His Name Was Ben, comes a story of the resilience of the human spirit that will leave you thinking about Helen Stein and The Seven Year Dress for years to come after the last page is shut.Review
There’s just something about the the second world war that fascinates me, Its the stories of life and death and how people survived in terrible conditions, their strength and fortitude is inspiring. Also we need reminders of how easily things can spiral out of control, unless we have the proper checks and balances in place, so these atrocities can never happen again.“When there is life, there is a chance and reason for hope. One never knows what the future will bring, but as long as we are alive, there is the possibility for something good. Trust in the goodness and kindness of people. And no matter what, never, never give up. Make this your sustaining attitude. This can never be taken from you.”Helen is a women, who has lost everything, she is strong and smart and survives against incredible odds, Her father told her when she was very young that life was to be cherished and relished and was a precise gift that should be her highest priority.

“My heartache never stopped, but I learned to be grateful for the essentials of life: for the air in my lungs, the visions my eyes behold, and the very experience of being alive.”

This book is relatively short, but the writing delivers a powerful narrative , that makes it a compelling read.
4 stars

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DOGS RESCUED FROM KILL SHELTERS

Catherine has been rescued

Catherine’s freedom photo

Teddy has been rescued

Teddy’s freedom photo

Stanley has been rescued

 

Stanley’s freedom photo

 

Romeo has been rescued

 

 

Romeo’s freedom photo

 

 

Travolta has been rescued

 

 

Travolta’s freedom photo

 

Sophia has been rescued

 

Sophia’s freedom photo

Layla has been rescued

Layla’s freedom photo

Milo has been rescued

Milo’s freedom photo

Imperial, attacked by another dog, was saved from the shelter by a rescue group.

Imperial’s photo at the vet. He’s a tough little guy but with a lot of love is pulling through.

Imperial’s freedom photo at the hospital

Monica has been rescued

Monia’s freedom photo

Ozzie has been rescued

Ozzie’s freedom ride

Ozzie’s freedom photo. After beauty treatment.

Ginger has been rescued

Ginger’s freedom photo

Aldo’s been rescued

Aldo’s freedom photo

Hans has been rescued

Hans’ freedom photos

Hailey has been rescued

Hailey’s freedom photo

2018 is off to a good start with 11 dogs rescued from kill shelters

I’m deeply grateful to everyone who has purchased, read, and taken the time to review one of my books. All profits from my books go to help get dogs like Sheena, Huckleberry, Azlyn, Amos, Brielle, Bernard, Minimini, Levi, Ranger, Allie & Casper (see photos below) out of kill shelters. So far in 2018, 11 dogs have been rescued. In 2017 we’ve helped free 904 dogs. In 2016, 250 dogs were freed. In 2015, 148 dogs were freed.

AND please for everyone who’s purchased a book could I humbly ask you to write a review when you’ve completed the read.  Amazon promotes and ranks books according to number of reviews in addition to sales. Every voice helps spread the word and that is an energy that can help a dog.

LINK TO PURCHASE ALL MY BOOKS and to see all reviews for all my books click on the books cover:

AMAZON U.S.

http://www.amazon.com/Paulette-Mahurin/e/B008MMDUGO/ref=sr_ntt_srch_lnk_1?qid=1467744666&sr=8-1 

AMAZON U.K.

https://www.amazon.co.uk/s/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_pdt_bl_sr?ie=UTF8&field-keywords=Paulette+Mahurin

And on all other Amazon sites around the world.

AMAZON RANKING

My books have been ranked in the top 100 best sellers on Amazon U.S. in their categories (historical fiction, teen and young adult, and literary fiction).  What an honor to be ranked #87  LITERARY FICTION BEST SELLER next to Paulo Coelho; incredible author of The Alchemist and The Pilgrimage.

Amazon Australia ranked my book NUMBER ONE in all it’s categories: Literary Fiction, Historical Fiction & Teen and Young Adult and is #3 best seller in the entire kindle bookstore.

And in Amazon U.K. it just made it to the top 10 best seller list in Literary Fiction (#2) and Historical Fiction (#5) categories:

RECENT REVIEWS FOR THE DAY I SAW THE HUMMINGBIRD

AMAZON U.S.

5.0 out of 5 starsRecommended

ByPatrickon January 11, 2018

Format: Kindle Edition|Verified Purchase

This is the second book I have read by this author and I have to say I am fast becoming a fan. Deeply poignant, difficult to read at times, this historical novel possesses a depth of emotion that comes from some place special. It takes skill to write a book but talent to tell a story and this is a superb story told with flair. I am often distracted by small things in books I read but in truth I couldn’t have been distracted in the case of this story. The narrative simply grabs you and never lets go. A great read, highly recommended.

AMAZON U.K.

5.0 out of 5 starsImmensely powerful

Bybookworm81on 4 January 2018

Format: Kindle Edition|Verified Purchase

I’ve read several of Paulette Mahurin’s books and really enjoyed them all, but The Day of the Hummingbird truly blew me away. The writing is beautiful and the story gripping and immensely powerful. Oscar’s moving story is told through evocative imagery and prose and the characters are so real they stir up plenty of emotion. This is not an easy read but it’s a very important one. It’s a book I won’t soon forget.

RECENT REVIEWS FOR THE SEVEN YEAR DRESS

AMAZON U.S.

5.0 out of 5 starsStart to finish very well written. Certainly held my …

ByLasaon January 10, 2018

Format: Kindle Edition

Start to finish very well written. Certainly held my attention from the beginning. Finished it in a weekend, and shared the story with my family, something I rarely do after reading a book.

RECENT REVIEW FOR TO LIVE OUT LOUD

AMAZON U.S.

*****out of 5 starsDetailed, Rich, and Remarkable.

ByC. Morganon January 3, 2018

Format: Paperback

To Live Out Loud takes an actual event in human history, The Dreyfus Affair, and lays it out in clear, concise terms that any reader can understand. More importantly, the reader can relate to what is happening and becomes involved in the search for truth and the desire for change. So often history repeats itself, and although this story takes place in 1895 France, it could easily be today, right here in America. It is a remarkable historical fiction that truly should be a must read for everyone.

RECENT REVIEWS FOR THE PERSECUTION OF MILDRED DUNLAP

5.0 out of 5 starsI would have a difficult time figuring out how someone would not like this book

ByVicki Evanson January 13, 2018

Format: Kindle Edition

I read a lot of books and of course everyone has their own likes and dislikes and we never see things eye-to-eye; however, I would have a difficult time figuring out how someone would not like this book. It is so beautifully written and the message is so deep and so very important. As the blurb on this book says, “Oscar Wilde was tried and convicted for gross indecency under Britain’s recently passed law that made sex between males a criminal offense” and Paulette Mahurin weaves that bit of history into her story and message about so many (what I believe to be) unnecessary evils in our society. Mahurin so adeptly uses quotes from Oscar Wilde that somehow breathe life into and just fit each chapter perfectly that they “introduce.”

Mildred lives in a small town in Nevada and she lives with her cousin Edra. But the two women live in secret regarding the type of relationship they have as they are lovers. One can only imagine to what depths they’d have to go to in order to keep that secret in a small town. The author uses their story more as a way to weave her message to the readers that she so skillfully does. Being fearful of what might happen if they are found out, Mildred uses a man named Charley in order to put up a front of being a straight woman. Their story becomes quite complicated and intricate.

GODS RESCUED FROM KILL SHELTERS

Sheena the elder has been rescued

Sheena’s freedom photo

Huckleberry has been rescued

Huckleberry’s freedom photo

Huckleberry in new home sweet home

Azlyn’s been rescued

Azlyn’s freedom photo

Amos has been rescued

Amos’ freedom photos. Came into shelter with multiple femur fractures. Was rescued brought to the vet and had a successful surgery performed.

Amos recuperating post surgery. He’s doing well.

Brielle has been rescued

Brielle’s freedom photo

Bernard has been rescued

Bernard’s freedom photo

Minimini has been rescued

Minimini’s freedom photo

Minimini in her new home sweet home

Levi has been rescued

Levi’s freedom photo

Ranger has been rescue

Ranger’s freedom photo

Allie has been rescued

Allie’s freedom photo

Casper has been rescued

Casper’s freedom photo

904 dogs rescued from kill shelters in 2017

I’m deeply grateful to everyone who has purchased, read, and taken the time to review one of my books. All profits from my books go to help get dogs like Rayito, Leia, Clancy, Reesa, Ume, Hailey, bonded pair Onyx & Baby Girl, Murphy, Bernie, Jasper, Conan, Kingston, Andre, Juno, Abigail & Charlie (see photos below) out of kill shelters.  In 2017 we’ve helped free 904 dogs. In 2016, 250 dogs were freed. In 2015, 148 dogs were freed.

AND please for everyone who’s purchased a book could I humbly ask you to write a review when you’ve completed the read.  Amazon promotes and ranks books according to number of reviews in addition to sales. Every voice helps spread the word and that is an energy that can help a dog.

LINK TO PURCHASE ALL MY BOOKS and to see all reviews for all my books click on the books cover:

AMAZON U.S.

http://www.amazon.com/Paulette-Mahurin/e/B008MMDUGO/ref=sr_ntt_srch_lnk_1?qid=1467744666&sr=8-1 

AMAZON U.K.

https://www.amazon.co.uk/s/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_pdt_bl_sr?ie=UTF8&field-keywords=Paulette+Mahurin

And on all other Amazon sites around the world.

AMAZON RANKING

My books have been ranked in the top 100 best sellers on Amazon U.S. in their categories (historical fiction, teen and young adult, and literary fiction).  What an honor to be ranked #87  LITERARY FICTION BEST SELLER next to Paulo Coelho; incredible author of The Alchemist and The Pilgrimage.

Amazon Australia ranked my book NUMBER ONE in all it’s categories: Literary Fiction, Historical Fiction & Teen and Young Adult and is #3 best seller in the entire kindle bookstore.

And in Amazon U.K. it just made it to the top 10 best seller list in Literary Fiction (#2) and Historical Fiction (#5) categories:

RECENT REVIEWS FOR THE DAY I SAW THE HUMMINGBIRD

 AMAZON U.S.

5.0 out of 5 starsHaunting

ByEileen Fullbrighton December 25, 2017

Format: Kindle Edition|Verified Purchase

I am a huge fan of Paulette Mahurin’s, so first off, I must comment on her book titles: They’re glorious, all five titles drawing me into themes of injustice and triumph, with wonderful lines like this one from The Day I Saw the Hummingbird, “But you keep them insides mighty,” to resolutions that keep me thinking long after the last pages are turned. The Day I Saw the Hummingbird is haunting. It is relevant, necessary history.

5.0 out of 5 starsHarrowing and Hopeful!

ByC. Morganon December 18, 2017

Format: Kindle Edition

Such a Poignant tale of courage and the human spirit, I almost don’t know where to begin! Although the story reaches into the dark days of slavery and oppression, it is a masterpiece of Hope. A Riveting page-turner that held me captive with the emotion it shares of the life of a child slave and his family; I found myself furious, then crying, then breathing in the sweet temptation of desperate anticipation as this complex and unforgettable tale unfolded. Not for the weak of heart, The Day I Saw The Hummingbird relates terrible truths about the cruelty of human beings; yet just as surely, it stirs the spirit with Inspiration.

5.0 out of 5 starsA great writer, telling captivating stories

ByJJFon December 15, 2017

Format: Paperback|Verified Purchase

Paulette hasn’t missed a beat, being consistent with the quality of authorship creatively, with that ability to capture and hold the readers attention to the fullest. A great writer, telling captivating stories. Impossible to not enjoy. Terrific!

5.0 out of 5 starsFantastic

ByBillyon December 14, 2017

Format: Paperback

Paulette Mahurin has delivered another fantastic celebration of the human spirit in this latest novel. From the uplifting cover to the perceptive reflections, this is a well written and insightful look at a bygone era. You know a gifted writer when you’re left wanting more and when you’re still thinking about some of what the characters have endured after you finish reading.

What I especially loved is that it showed the very real impact of the subject matter. There’s no real flat resolution, but rather the suggestion that life is life and that it will rumble on out with these pages. That’s not to say that it doesn’t have a sublime conclusion, because it really does. It’s really hard to find fault because the story, the characters and the writing itself is so moving.

If you haven’t read any of Mahurin’s work, you should check it out. This isn’t my first experience of this very gifted lady, and I’m certain it won’t be my last.

 

GOODREADS

Dec 21, 2017 Lauren rated it it was amazing *****

Free as a hummingbird

Oscar was born into slavery. He never really knew his father but was extremely close with his mother until she passed away. Once she died Oscar decided to go for the freedom they always talked and dreamed about. This is his story of using the Underground Railroad to get to Freedom. This is an emotional yet inspiring story that is sadly part of our history.

 

 

Dec 01, 2017 C.J. Laurence rated it really liked it ****

Deep and thought provoking

This book is an absolute must read. The cover caught my attention initially, but when I started to read, seeing the world from a black slaves point of view, my mind was opened into a whole new level of horror that these poor souls suffered through.
I won’t give away any spoilers but this is an excellent journey watching one boys life and escape from slave to freedom.

 

RECENT REVIEWS FOR THE SEVEN YEAR DRESS

 

AMAZON U.S.

4.0 out of 5 starsGood book

ByLindaon December 24, 2017

Format: Kindle Edition

Written by a nurse practitioner . Very well written book, a novel, about a very difficult time in history. I enjoyed it.

5.0 out of 5 starsI have read three of Paulette books~ I loved them all

ByCatherine Gutierrezon December 21, 2017

Format: Paperback

I have read three of Paulette books~ I loved them all .~but I couldn’t put this down~ she made Helen so alive.~ thank you ~
may we never forget

 

AMAZON U.K.

 

5.0 out of 5 starsWorth reading

Byangieon 24 December 2017

Format: Kindle Edition

This is quite a gruelling book to read, however, I couldn’t put it down. As it is based on fact it makes you think about mankind’s inhumanity to others and how it is still going on even now. The style of the writing is also easy to read.

 

 

RECENT REVIEWS FOR THE PERSECUTION OF MILDRED DUNLAP

 

AMAZON U.S.

4.0 out of 5 starsThis was a great story. It was interesting to see how homosexuality …

ByHeather Macphersonon December 13, 2017

Format: Kindle Edition|Verified Purchase

This was a great story. It was interesting to see how homosexuality was treated in that time period and in that place.

DOGS RESCUED FROM KILL SHELTERS

Rayito has been rescued

Rayito’s freedom video. I was unable to download it.

Rayito giving new mom a thank you hug.

Leia has been rescued

Leia’s freedom photo

Coancy has been rescued

Clancy’s freedom photo

Reesa has been rescued

Reesa’s freedom photo

Ume has been rescued

Ume’s freedom photo

Hailey has been rescued

Hailey’s freedom photo

Onyx & Baby Girl, bonded pair, rescued together.

Onyx & Baby Girl’s freedom photo

Murphy has been rescued

Murphy’s freedom photo

Bernie (named after San Bernardino Shelter rescued from) has been rescued

Bernie’s freedom photo

Jasper has been rescued

Jasper’s freedom photo

Conan has been rescued

Conan’s freedom photo

Kingston has been rescued

Kingston’s freedom photo

Andre has been rescued