A Evening with a Book said NISI GRAY

  
Nisi Gray
July 31 2016 at 2:43pm · 
I really enjoyed the book Connie she had it hard I'm so glad that after all she's been through she  finally found what she was looking for her family, Her mom death diagnosis, her mom's grave site , a little peace and the lord. It was a great read for me educational as well. I recommend this book to everyone good read👍🏾 5 star
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​  Mercedes Cannon Lasion Adaptive Educational Services
Email: mecannon@iupui.edu 

I just read my sister’s book this past weekend on a trip away for work. I wanted to read it sooner but my life was too busy for me to get it read as I desired, so I had to wait, and it was worth the wait! 

As I read the very first word that my sister wrote in her book Missing Pieces to the very last word of the book, I visualized her story not only as one so familiar with her life, or as a participant in the book, but as one peeking in from the outside. I was introduced to the first time I heard my dear sister’s memory of my little brother and sister’s horrific death that took place in that horrible fire in 1964. At that time I was only 1 years old. Therefore, I have no memory of my own about the fire. However, my sister’s memory of my little brother screaming and his little footsteps running across the floor, the helplessness of the people watching, and of my mother’s screams from the reality that her two youngest children had burned to death because of her own negligence, is enough of a memory to last me a lifetime!

 As my sister narrated the story about our mother, I visualized my last time seeing her alive; I was only 4. The vivid picture she painted of my mother laboring to take care of her children and the rejection of her own family that cause her to flee to another city to live penetrated the depths of my soul. As I continued to read I began praying and thanking God for the courage he gave my sister to write her story, about her fight away from and through her pain, and  reaching the place in her life where she could pencil her story into the pages of this wonderful book Missing Pieces, and for how her wonderful ability to write her story filed my heart with great joy. I cried. As the tears flowed I continued thanking God for allowing me some insight into the pain that I saw my sister experience from the abusive of her childhood and that of her adult years. This expressive narrative brought back painful memories of my own, one’s that I have relinquished to God some years ago. 

Nevertheless, in all the years I have known my sister she has been a fighter of both physical and psychological battles. I am so proud of her, to hear her releasing the pain that was harbored in the recesses of her heart and soul through the pages of this book was exciting to read. I have not seen her more happier than what she seems to be now that she’s finished with her first manuscript. Yes, I said first manuscript, I know  there is more to come because what is in this book is only a peek into the life of Connie. I am sure her next manuscript will reveal more detailed information about the narration of  Connie’s patterns of abuse as well reaching   other women. I love you my dear sister and my prayers and wishes for you are nothing but God’s very best! I leave you with the words of Jesus, the Savior of the World, “In the world you will have trouble, take heart I have overcome the world” (John 16:33).
 
  Lisa Miller Lisa Miller <lisa.miller7262@gmail.com>
I started reading Missing Pieces by Earlene walker and I couldn't put  this book down. This is a fantastic Book!!! This book was a real eye opener for me and it made me realise how great my childhood was and how bad some children had it. I couldn't believe this was a true story and I actually know Connie she is a fantastic person  I cannot believe she was able to over come all this and became the person she is today  its absolutely amazing!!!! If you haven't not read this book  you really should!!!

 Tresa Dew RN at  Bethany Pointe Campus Anderson Indiana 
Earline my heart goes out to you.  Your life was depicted in your book in such a way that makes me wonder how you ever became the beautiful sincere person I am blessed to come in contact with. You're such a strong beautiful lady that I am so blessed to call my friend I will see you soon and can't wait to give you a hug that you deserve a million for enduring what you have in your lifetime love you girl see you in July and miss you so much your smile is just remarkable

  Lakeisha M. Dodson
 This book is a page turner and tear jerker! I loved the details and the authors incredible strength to discuss her childhood fears! I hope this book can reach those affected by abuse, to never give up and have the determination to turn a negative into a positive! I’m so glad my mother has decided to share her story! What a great book I’m hoping for a series….

 Shirley Spence-Witherspoon
 I just ordered Earlene’s book and had a chance to read the preview. I can’t wait to get it, as I do not have a kindle so I have to wait; However, what I read was very very good, and I know I will not put down until I have read the entire book. I am so very proud of you sister. Job well done, while educating others through your experiences and bringing to light the seriousness and tragedy associated with child abuse.