Why am I passionate about this?
My southern mama raised me to be honest; she always knew the truth and spoke the truth. I soon found out that being honest could clear my nameâor get me in trouble. It could draw me closer to my friendsâor hurt their feelings. Now that Iâm grown and have children of my own, I understand and appreciate my mamaâs emphasis on truth-telling from an entirely new angle. And as a writer, honest storytelling helps me write more authentic characters and connect more authentically with my readers. In my personal and professional life, my âhonestâ upbringing has helped me recognize other truth-tellersâand the not-so-truthful. (Iâm eyeballing you, politicians!)
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Why did Donna love this book?
This book is one of my new favorites! Finn has a special place in my heartâas does his relationship with his grandma! My grandmother was also kind and loving, so it still eats me up inside that I lied to her one time. The look on her face told me that she knew what Iâd doneâand kindly gave me a chance to tell her the truth. But I chose poorly, just like Finn. I can honestly say that I never lied to her again!
Tom Percival illustrates (quite brilliantly) how it feels to carry around the guilt of lying to someone you love. Hereâs to all the grandmas out there who love usâŚeven in our not-so-honest moments!!
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