Giveaway:The Violets Are Mine by Lester Morris
Thanks to Stephanie Barko, Literary Publicist I am giving away one copy of The Violets are Mine.
Book Description:
Recounted with humor and warmth, The Violets Are Mine describes the degradation and violence that Lester Morris suffered in England’s orphanages during and after World War II.
From his beginnings in Woburn Green near London, Morris’s story lurches downward as he is bounced from one orphanage to the next during an era when corporal punishment was the norm.
For a while, he is released and we are introduced to a foster mother called Teeth and Lester’s cold-hearted thief of a dad.
Eventually, Morris joins the British army and ages out of the system.
Although the author may have grown up without a home or family, he writes with great heart and is a gifted storyteller.
Lester Morris grew up near London and was a British tour guide for many years before moving to the United States. He is an entertainer of many personas, including racounteur, Santa Claus, and author.
Lester’s memoir, The Violets Are Mine, is his second book.This giveaway is for Canada, U.S., and Great Britain and ends on May 23, 2012. Please use Rafflecopter to enter.
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This sounds perfect! I adore books set in WWII.
Literary Chanteuse said... May 9, 2012 at 9:41 AM
Sounds like a true eye-opener.
JJT said... May 9, 2012 at 9:44 AM
Sounds right up my alley! Thanks for the giveaway!
Anonymous said... May 9, 2012 at 9:44 AM
What a hard start in life. It looks like he has come out on top.
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Linda Kish said... May 9, 2012 at 3:57 PM
I love this type of book!
Nikki in Niagara said... May 10, 2012 at 3:28 AM
This sounds like a wonderful book of someone overcoming adversities. Thanks so much for the giveaway.
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Margie said... May 10, 2012 at 8:24 AM
To suffer such violence as a child then to recount your story with humor and warmth one would have to be a very gifted and talented writer. I would so love to read Mr. Morris' book. Thank you for an amazing giveaway.
:)Jeanne B.T.
momma8385 said... May 10, 2012 at 1:19 PM
This wonderful story would be memorable and special. many thanks. saubleb(at)gmail(dot)com
traveler said... May 11, 2012 at 1:05 PM
Compelling and real which makes it more interesting. elliotbencan(at)hotmail(dot)com
petite said... May 11, 2012 at 1:12 PM
Sounds like a good book.
bn100 said... May 13, 2012 at 2:12 PM
what a haunting premise...
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wendy wallach said... May 20, 2012 at 7:10 PM
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