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Carol’s Corner

August 5, 2007

Carol Roach‘s new book Angels Watching Over Me will be displayed at the 2007 Georgia Literary Festival (September 28 – 30, 2007). 

For all of us familiar with Carol’s work, it is not surprising that her new book is reaching a wider audience!  She is a truly talented writer and this book in particular touches a deep chord for its readers with an interesting storyline and the characters to make it complete. 

With permission, I have listed a review by Shirley Johnson (Senior Reviewer) of the Midwest Book Review below.  I am so delighted that Carol is receiving some of the recognition she deserves!

Angels Watching Over Me by: Carol Roach    

In this wonderful work by gifted author Carol Roach we meet a very special girl named Carissa.Carissa life has been anything but easy.  She has known the scorn of poverty; the battle of rejection, the sorrow of death.  However, Carissa has a quality that hinges almost on the supernatural; her faith and assurance in a God who is more than enough.We are taken through the life of Carissa from her youth in a small rural community and her family to her final victory as a woman who never compromised despite the hardships such decisions would bring. Her life stood as a testimony.This is a deep heartfelt read; one that shows the strength and courage of the human spirit despite at times cruel circumstances and unfair situations.  The author definitely draws you into the very heart of Carissa merging you with the fight and strength that she possesses during her entire life. Her unselfish love is the main attribute that shone out to me and one that I think author Carol Roach did an exceptional job at portraying.If you want to read a story of the heart, this one is for you. A compelling story of a woman, a time and a future where one can actually say, 'everything turned out all right."It might have happened much later than we as the reader may have wanted, but perhaps that is exactly how life for most of us plays out.Well done Ms. Roach!

Shirley Johnson

Senior Reviewer/MidWest Book Review 

This is not the first time Angels Watching over Me has been part of a literary event.  Her book first appeared at the New York center for Independent Publishing 2007 Writer’s Conference.  I am sure it will do well at the festival and I am honored to be able to promote Carol’s work wherever I can!

For any that may be unfamiliar with Carol, her Gather name is winterose.gather.com.  Her credentials and recent publications are as follows:

Carol Roach
M.Ed, B.A.
Publisher: Storytime Tapestry http://subs.zinester.com/98907
Author: Angels Watching Over Me: http://www.lulu.com/content/964306

            Picking up the Pieces: A Woman's Journey: www.publishamerica.com
Freelance writer

Here is a brief description of Angels Watching Over Me:

Carissa Forbes, a young Black girl of seventeen, leaves her beloved family in rural Nova Scotia to make a life for herself in the Montreal, Quebec, Canada.  Much befalls this young girl as she tries to adapt to big city life.  She meets and falls in love with a French Canadian man and is faced with an awful truth at the end of their relationship that changes her life forever.  Carissa has an extraordinary ability to communicate with angels. In all of this, Carissa maintains contact with the spirit world even when she ignores the warnings.  Imaginary friends, dreams, fortune tellers and special numbers all play an integral part of this woman's life until the end of her journey. Once her daughter marries and creates a life for herself, Carissa is finally at peace. Her angels have come through for her and she is finally happy.   

Wonderful review. I had read Carol's first book "Picking Up the Pieces..A woman's Journey" which was a wonderful story of overcoming all odds. I am now reading "Angels Watching Over Me" and I can tell you the main character Carissa will steal your heart. I'm only at the part where she has moved to Montreal, but I can't wait to follow her further. Carol Roach is indeed a wonderful writer. Her book is wonderfully written and the reader will not be able to put it down, I guarantee you that. The characters come alive and Carol certainly wove a fabulous tapestry in a story the reader will never forget. I applaud you Carol on a job well done. I can't wait for your next book. You are a true storyteller.

Judi J., Aug 5, 2007, 1:32pm EDT

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