The Thread That Binds, by Alice Hayes
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Sherice is a new mother, a sonographer, quilter, and wife; an overworked young woman whose elderly mother is slipping away from her. Sylvie is a newlywed and recent immigrant, unemployed and virtually penniless. Her husband's paycheck can't even cover prenatal care, let alone a baby, and her due date is only drawing nearer... Joanne's unconventional pregnancy turns her world upside down, redefining her career and relationships, and even bringing to the surface long-buried demons from her past. Payton is seventeen, pregnant, and on the run. She flees to her uncle in Georgia with the hope of making a fresh start, but discovers making it on her own is harder than she could ever have imagined. Gloria is trapped in an unhappy marriage; in love with someone else. Her life is falling apart. With a baby on the way, would it be selfish to flee? Five women, once strangers, form bonds. Set in modern day Georgia, this is the story of friendship that blossoms in the land of country music, sweet tea, and secrets kept locked tight behind closed doors. Moving, funny, and at times heartbreaking, The Thread That Binds is a lesson in empathy, strength, and the beauty of love.
The Thread That Binds, by Alice Hayes- Amazon Sales Rank: #3307643 in Books
- Published on: 2015-09-15
- Original language: English
- Number of items: 1
- Dimensions: 9.02" h x .60" w x 5.98" l, .84 pounds
- Binding: Paperback
- 284 pages
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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. Chick Lit Meets Game of Thrones By Jeremy Michael Gallen This piece of feminine literature contains a chapter structure similar to George R.R. Martin’s A Song of Ice and Fire fantasy series, where each division is narrated through the perspectives of one of many characters, although in this book’s case, the point of view is strictly first-person. The first character introduced his Sherice, who works at an OBGYN clinic and has a child with husband Chase nicknamed Little Roo, her real name Mollie. Her specific duty at her clinic is sonography, and loves her occupation in showing expectant parents prenatal images of their babies, quickly crossing paths with a pregnant French immigrant, Sylvie.The second introduced character is Joanne, who indicates that in the Deep South, women are expected to be married by their twenties, and notes that she grew up in a trailer with older brothers, further having a homosexual friend named Marty who doesn’t care much for Republicans and bisexuals, and works for a procurement company. Saturday is her favorite day of the week, which she considers her only day of freedom in the week since she attends church on Sundays. Joanne had a good friend in college, with both realizing that they were the only ones in their sorority unmarried and without children.As mentioned, Sylvie is a Frenchwoman, married to an American soldier named Jonathan, and indicates her troubles dealing with America’s healthcare system compared to the universal structure of that in her homeland. Their initial income is $300 month, with the cheapest health insurance policy available to them running $250 monthly, with Sylvie being ineligible for government age due to her citizenship in a foreign country, and is in the second trimester of her pregnancy. Jonathan and she visit a supposed free clinic to the south, only to discover that they have to pay more for care than their monthly income allows, with said clinic supposedly never turning away military families.Introduced in part two of the story is Payton, niece to Marty, who works part-time at a gymnastics school and too is pregnant. The final introduced character a ways into the novel is Gloria, who has an unhappy marriage with Hal and detests the stickiness of the State of Georgia. Overall, this is an enjoyable work, with the alternating perspectives keeping the narrative fresh, alongside some occasional twists. The rare political references and discussion of healthcare place the story in the first decade of the current millennium, perhaps even that before, and aside from the consequentially-dated nature of the story, it’s still very much enjoyable and recommended.
0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. A heart-warming story, filled with raw emotions and difficult moments By Laura Fabiani Books that focus on the strength of friendships and family ties are always winners for me. Adding motherhood to the recipe make them special . Which is why I enjoyed The Thread That Binds.The Thread That Binds follows the lives of five women as they experience and struggle through all the different aspects of pregnancy and the choices that come with it. This contemporary story is told through the first person point-of-view of all five women. One would think that the reader would get them mixed up, but they each have distinct voices and personalities so that is was easy to switch from one POV to another. This is where the author's skill with characterization comes through beautifully.Each of the women have their personal issues to deal with. With Sherice it's coming to terms with her mother's Alzheimer's illness. With Silvie it's not being able to afford pre-natal care, whereas with career-woman Joanne, it's choosing to have a baby as a single parent. Payton is a teen who got pregnant and has run away from unloving parents, and Gloria is stuck in a loveless marriage.The way the friendship of these women help them pull through shows the strength of the bond one can create with another woman. Their lives and personalities are fully-fleshed out and we see the changes they experience both in perspective and in how they will deal with their future. I enjoyed each woman's story very much, even if I may not have agreed with ever decision she made.Overall, this is a heart-warming story, filled with raw emotions and difficult moments. There were comical ones too, and there was one scene with Joanne that had me howling with laughter. If you like women's fiction and Southern fiction, you will love this one. Just one word of caution for those of you who watch content. Profanities and crude language are used throughout, especially the f-bomb and religious expletives. Most of it unnecessary.Disclosure: I received a free copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.
0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. in love with someone else By Svetlana Name of Book: The Thread that BindsAuthor: Alice HayesISBN: 9781619334Publisher: FastpencilType of book: Pregnancy, motherhood, unconventional partnerships, teenage pregnancy, immigration issues, lack of prenatal care, connections, domestic abuse, moving, strangers, Georgia, 2000sYear it was published: 2015Summary:Sherice is a new mother, a sonographer, quilter, and wife; an overworked young woman whose elderly mother is slipping away from her.Sylvie is a newlywed and recent immigrant, unemployed and virtually penniless. Her husband’s paycheck can’t even cover prenatal care, let alone a baby, and her due date is only drawing nearer…Joanne’s unconventional pregnancy turns her world upside down, redefining her career and relationships, and even bringing to the surface long-buried demons from her past.Payton is seventeen, pregnant, and on the run. She flees to her uncle in Georgia with the hope of making a fresh start, but discovers making it on her own is harder than she could ever have imagined.Gloria is trapped in an unhappy marriage; in love with someone else. Her life is falling apart. With a baby on the way, would it be selfish to flee?Five women, once strangers, form bonds. Set in modern day Georgia, this is the story of friendship that blossoms in the land of country music, sweet tea, and secrets kept locked tight behind closed doors. Moving, funny, and at times heartbreaking, The Thread That Binds is a lesson in empathy, strength, and the beauty of love.Characters:There are five main women characters. While men were important to the story, I feel that they weren't as developed as the women were. Sherice is a new mother with an infant daughter who is supporting both her stay at home husband and her daughter. She is dealing with struggling to accept certain things about her mother. Her personality is best described as having a big heart, kind, determined and extremely loyal as well as controlling in some areas. She also has a lot of pride and doesn't like asking for help. Sylvie is a young French immigrant woman who got married to a soldier and in beginning she is struggling with getting prenatal care that's affordable as well as the reactions that her actions elicited from her family. Joanne is perhaps the eldest of the women and her struggles include dealing with her mother, her past, and the surprise pregnancy. Payton is an unwed soon-to-be teenage mother who is dealing with her parents' actions and trying to do the best she can for her child. Gloria is a woman who is married to a manipulative man and she struggles with her feelings between him and her lover.Theme:Despite the differences, we are all connectedPlot:The story is in first person narrative from each of the five women, and what is interesting is that the author adds some women down the story instead of right away, which helps the reader get to know their characters and motivations before moving on to a new woman. Each woman also faced very difficult circumstances while dealing with pregnancy, and no, for the most part the issues are not love stories. Both the pregnancy and the issues that women dealt with were given equal time.Author Information:(From iRead Book Tours)Buy the book: AmazonAlice Hayes Author PicMeet the author:Originally from Winchester, England, Alice’s plans to read law at a British university were disrupted when she fell deeply in love with Georgia, USA, while studying abroad. After moving all over Georgia, Alice has finally settled in Athens and has no plans to go anywhere else.She is a single mother to a three-year-old girl and a 65 lb hound dog. She likes coffee, wine, and anything edible with the words ‘salted caramel’ in its description.At the time of publication, Alice is a 24-year-old history student working full time in a law office, and writing fiction at every stolen moment. She hasn’t slept in approximately two years.Connect with the author: Website TwitterOpinion:I really enjoyed reading the book and seeing different situations for each pregnancy and in one case trying to raise an infant daughter amidst much trouble and turmoil. The pregnancies and situations these women faced are unique and feel more real than fake. I didn't sense that the women were there due to political correctness. I also like how each of them connected to one another, and was impressed with the writing style that the author has used. If you're pregnant, its a good book to read and to know that one is not alone in a particular issue.This is for iRead Book Tours
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