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In her memoir entitled Storkbites, Marie Etienne paints a powerful picture of her wealthy Louisiana family - a mother who bounces from sobriety to drunkenness, kindness to vicious cruelty, and an eccentric father who takes bizarre steps to protect his nine children from danger.Storkbites weaves two timelines-one showing a childhood filled with abuse, insanity, and material excess, and the other, the adult trying to make her way in California as a new mom. Murder, suicide, promiscuity, and alcoholism overshadow Mardi Gras balls, Christmas celebrations, and a daughter's bittersweet coming-of-age. Vivid scenes depict Daddy, nightly, tucking his children into bed, and hours later, Momma waking them for a beating. Marie is seduced by her married gynecologist. Pull-the-plug battles emerge as Momma lies dying in ICU. In the midst of a divorce, Marie sees her handprint on her son's back and vows stop the cycle of abuse-both as victim and perpetrator. Filled with hope, Storkbites shows the fierce love between siblings and the determination of one young mother desperate to escape her abusive past.
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Michael Holzwarth
reviewed Storkbites: A Memoir on December 03, 2020 Storkbites: A Memoir
Growing up in a wealthy family, Marie Etienne and her eight siblings endured harsh abuse no child should ever have to deal with. Marie learns the hard way that abuse births abuse unless you break the cycle. When Marie starts seeing herself acting like her mother, she vows to change her life and her behavior. This is the story of one family's dark secrets and a brave woman's healing journey to break free from her abusive past.
Storkbites is a gut-wrenching beautifully written memoir. I connected with Marie right away. I know this was hard to write for Marie Etienne because each passage is so honest, so painful, so naked. The sheer pain splayed across the pages caused many tears to fall as I read Storkbites. Serious topics like abuse, family dynamics, suicide and murder are openly discussed, so please be aware if those are triggers for you. I applaud Marie Etienne for having the courage to write this book. I couldn't put it down. If you're a fan of Rebecca Wells, you will enjoy Storkbites. Highly recommend!
Disclaimer: I read this on Kindle Unlimited CA.
My Rating: 5 stars
Reviewed by: Mrs. N
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