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Reviewed: Jan 25, 2008
Listen to your elders
WHATEVER GETS YOU THROUGH THE NIGHT by Teri Denine chronicles Bari’s life, from her early childhood through her marriage to Earl Jordon. She witnessed the stress between her parents and finally the death of her father. She grew up as a rule-following, very smart young woman who loved to learn. Her sister, Franki, was just the opposite. She found joy in life and ignored the rules when she wanted to. One day she invited Bari to a ‘hooky party.’ Bari was afraid, but against her better judgment she went. As she attempted to hide from the partying teens in an empty bedroom, she ran across Earl and the romance begins to blossom. After she graduated from college, they were married and began their life together in spite of her friends’ attempts to discourage her. She loved Earl and wanted to not only spend the rest of her life with him, but please him in every way. Earl wasn’t quite that devoted and her life took a frightening turn.
WHATEVER GETS YOU THROUGH THE NIGHT is a tale about listening, not just to your heart, but also to your intuition and paying attention to the wisdom your grandmother passed on, even if it didn’t make sense when you were a child. Bari was living the life that many women live – existing to please a man while ignoring their own needs and desires. It is well-written and should be read by women contemplating marriage as well as those already married. It was quite a page-turner and I also recommend it for men getting ready to make the big step as well as those who are already there. There are lessons included for everyone.
Reviewed by alice Holman
of The RAWSISTAZ™ Reviewers
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Alice Holman is an avid reader, a writer and a community activist. She lives in Denver, Colorado with her husband Ray and her little dog Boo.
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