Crack in the World - Paperback

by Maribeth Shanley (Author)

About to turn 12, Emily is determined never to be sexually molested by her father again. A member of a large family she feels alone and isolated; yet determined to grow up positive and happy. The family's move to opens the possibility of a new life for her and those she loves, as well as introducing her to those who will become the major players as she decides to turn her world upside down.

Author Biography

Maribeth Shanley lives in Myrtle Beach, SC, with her husband Bob Bibb. Once retired she decided to try her hand at writing. "I've always loved to write and dreamed of becoming a writer. Never did I imagine, however, it would actually happen." Although writing from personal experience, Maribeth decided to create a whole cast of characters as she describes the pain of molestation. "I gave Emily, my central character, a support group early in her life. I feel that strong support groups are so important to children suffering from any type of neglect or abuse. It's the very mechanism that helps them think outside the box in order to do things they would otherwise be too intimidated to do."