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The Elbow Grease Legacy Paperback – September 20, 2022

by Beverly A. Li (Author)
5.0 5.0 out of 5 stars 6 ratings
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Hate is definite, solid. It is planted. It grows, not only above ground where it can be seen and flaunted as a shield of identity, but also below the surface, its roots reaching and penetrating into unexpected places without permission. A child can pick it up easily, too easily, especially when everything else around her seems indefinite.
Beginning in 1960, covering a span of twenty years, The Elbow Grease Legacy begins with a young girl’s growing awareness of her family’s dysfunctionality. Events solidify hate of her alcoholic father. Frequent household relocations make a mess of Tallulah’s high school years. College art classes build a sense of confidence, the value of different perspectives, and an essential habit of personal honesty, be it unpretty, be it rage.
Employment, marriage, and pregnancy do not wait for her brain to clear the contaminated cobwebs. She craves sources of logic when her father’s sudden death demolishes every defense she had built against him. Like it or not, she must understand him before she can understand herself.
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  2. Language
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    September 20, 2022
  4. Dimensions
    6 x 0.5 x 9 inches
  5. ISBN-13
    979-8986288598
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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B0BFV2FDD1
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ All Things That Matter Press (September 20, 2022)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 221 pages
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 979-8986288598
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 10.7 ounces
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 6 x 0.5 x 9 inches
  • Customer Reviews:
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Stella Stevens
5.0 out of 5 stars Worthwhile & Captivating Read
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The author does a great job of building up characters and finding meaning in even dark times.
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5.0 out of 5 stars A Journey from Hate to Healing
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What an Amazing, Insightful and Articulately Written book! It engages the reader immediately and maintains the powerful connection throughout! Not only is it a story of personal journey, it is also one of a spiritual journey. The attempt to heal from hate runs throughout. Be sure to read until the very end! It is the best part!!!
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5.0 out of 5 stars Great read!
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This book spoke to me on so many levels! I was on an emotional roller coaster as I read feeling anger, shedding tears, feeling Tallulah's pain and joy as she searches for answers and her own happiness, laughing at her wit. Beverliy Li's command of the English language is masterful and the book is so well written. I highly recommend it!
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5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent storytelling
Reviewed in the United States on November 19, 2022
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Beverly Li is an amazing storyteller. The book was very moving, hard to read at times with it’s honesty but the authenticity of the characters and their journey was compelling. We can all find someone in this book we can relate to.
I am looking forward to Beverly’s next book.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Very relevant to the chaos of our world today.
Reviewed in the United States on November 22, 2022
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Really enjoyed this gutsy coming-of-age story of a personal fight against too-easy hate. From Playdoh to Plato, a daughter discovers how much her alcoholic father's actions influence her own choices. Hard work is pointless without introspection. I could relate to her struggles, and the love behind them.
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Karen Simpson
5.0 out of 5 stars Great read
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The book was a very interesting read for me, a eye opener about addiction in various forms
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