“Rose McEwan
has lived her life out of the spotlight—daughter, wife, mother, ex-wife,
journeyman writer trying to make ends meet. But even so, fame has come to her.” So states the description for this debut
novel which contains 14 episodic stories in this fictional woman’s life from
the age of 16 to 60. At the same time the
author tells us in her Author’s Note that they contain some autobiographical
elements.
These
stories, in part, remind me of the fictional character Walter Mitty who begins
to fantasize and daydream the moment he hears something interesting the moment
he hears something which triggers he imagination. Rose after encountering the celebrities
mentioned in each of these stories; however when she retells each incident she
begins to embellish what happens afterwards.
All of these
stories are quite plausible but only to a point; these stories attempt to show
that even though these individuals might be a celebrity that they’re really
ordinary people like you and me given the right circumstances. Rose’s
embellishments are fascinating and touching, as well as being quite thought
provoking and delightfully fun to read.
The
interesting thing is many of us can, given the right opportunity, might do the
same thing as Rose has done. I should know because being involved in local
politics the way I was I got invited to a birthday party for a local elected representative
where I met someone who’s a nationally known political figure, and had a photo
taken of the three of us. I didn’t have to say a single word when I would show
someone the photo; the photo did the embellishing for me. Honestly, wouldn’t you
want to embellish a story about someone who might met who’s well known.
For having
given me something I would love to read again if I can find the time, I’m
giving Ms. Jackson 5 STARS for this endeavor.
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