Review: Not earth-shattering literature, but a nice way to spend some leisure time
Rating: 3 out of 5
Date: 09 15, 2010
This free Kindle download is a short story by the romance author Robyn Carr.  I have seen her name on books over the years but had never read anything by her so it seemed like a good opportunity to do so at no cost to me.  In addition, it's written specifically to highlight the Zoe Institute (located in Oklahoma) and all the good work it does to support single mothers.  The support isn't just food, diapers, shelter, etc. but includes workshops and classes to teach life skills and rebuild self-esteem for women who have left abusive relationships.  Not only did I get the chance to read a short story at no cost, I learned more about this wonderful institution and the work it does.  This short story is just one of five that are included in the "More Than Words, Volume 6" book with the other stories written by different authors.Commenting on the work itself (and separating it from the commendable purpose for which it was written) - the short story is long enough that it has time to develop characters, relationships and situations the reader can relate to and care about.  Fairly typical of this type of writing, what you see is what you get, but it is still enjoyable and a good, light read.  A message about the struggles of single moms, particularly battered women is front and center which does mean it definitely isn't all starshine throughout.If you enjoy Robyn Carr or Debbie Macomber-style books, you will probably enjoy this one.  If you end up purchasing the entire book, the proceeds are going to be donated to charity so you will also have done your good deed for the day.