Review: Southern Fried Skeletons-A Good Read
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 01 25, 2013
Maggie's family ignored the fact that their son-in-law Ted was a slinky, creepy, sexual predator but Maggie got revenge with him that was so humorous it really overshadowed the fact that he was always around, hiding somewhere to catch a peek (or worse). Her mother was worried about Maggie's safety and installed deadbolts on her bedroom door but wouldn't do anything else about Ted. Her mother Noni wanted Maggie to keep it a family secret so Maggie found ways to make Ted regret crossing her path.Maggie's story walks you thru a growing up history of drugs, sex, and rock & roll. Maggie explored the hippie era and made lots of mistakes along the way but she never faltered too long or too deep and kept progressing towards getting out of her mother's house and making something of herself. Her biggest mistake caused her a lifetime of pain and regret but she found ways to cope with it the best she could and she met the love of her life who truly loved and cared about her.The ending was good, it was a peaceful way for Maggie's life and her regrets to be put to rest and a way to have some true happiness about what was most painful for her.This was an interesting book. It was so real and honest. You could consider the story of Maggie as depressing but I didn't find it depressing. Maggie's character was upbeat, hopeful, and strong. There is a brightness to Maggie that puts the whole story into perspective and ends well.Definitely not my genre, but I enjoyed the book and thought the author did a great job.