Eden's Apple Paperback – February 18, 2016

I had never read a story quite like this before. I really enjoyed it because it was very relatable. Something like that could happen to anyone at any time and the story kept me interested enough to figure out how it ended. I was actually very pleased with the ending because I didn’t think it would turn out that way. It took me a while to get through it though and I’m not even sure why because it wasn’t very long book. The pace is a little slower than I’m used to which is probably why it took me a bit to get through this one. It’s a period piece though so you have to be patient with the writing because it takes place in a different time. Still, I enjoyed it immensely and would recommend it to anyone who is looking for something a little different. It does have some sad parts in it so prepare yourself to be an emotional roller coaster once you get into the story.

I’m not sure where to begin.The subject matter of rape and incest is touchy and could even be a trigger for some readers. But I felt the author knew this and carefully took her time penning this story in such a gentle, sensitive way that I found it easier to swallow.My heart cried for both heroines, Rose and Lucy, though I found myself more invested in Lucy. Her exploration of drugs and sex, and what, for a moment, seemed like a downward spiral. I wanted to reach out and give her a hand, pull her up. I wanted to tell her to be strong and resilient, a better example for her two children and love them the way she wasn’t as a child.I also understood Rose’s decision to leave and live a life she had been robbed. Her quest for real, authentic love, a patch for the hole ripped inside her, a balm for her wounds.Blake is a brilliant writer. She had me captivated from the very first page. I inhaled her words. I loved them and I hated them, but most of all I respected them.This one is worth reading, guys. It is not an easy journey, lots of bumps in the road, but I promise you won’t regret it.

Edens Apple by Pamela Blake was a rather long and convoluted story about redemption and forgiveness. The story starts with Rose, who is molested by her father and gets her pregnant. The story then focuses on the daughter of this union, Lucy, and the majority of the book tends to focus on her story. The tone is very preachy. The character of Sam got on my nerves, a lot. Through his character, there was a big anti-sex message delivered, especially before marriage. Horrible things happen to Sam and Lucy when they have sex and Sam leaves the church. When Sam finds a saviour and denies himself the pleasures of the flesh, out in the middle of the desert, but sends Lucy back to take care of their two children. He expected Lucy to take care of the children, but he could not leave the desert for another couple of years, which again really irritated me as a female reader. Even though Sam shows up in the end, he was not a sympathetic character, Lucy is the most redeemable, sympathetic character in the long book. The cover art was really great and the title was perfect, just felt way too preachy.

I just finished reading Edens Apple. I enjoyed reading this book by Pamela Blake.This begins with a horrible act by a father against his daughter.This one act will impact generations to come. This story starts when Rose is molested by her father. Then the resulting. daughter Lucy.These are every day people whole life's are turned upside down by a single act. This is about discovery. Each person has to overcome their own tragedy. It is only the understanding or self sacrifice and forgiveness that matter in life.This is a very emotional book, it made me laugh and it made me cry. It made me feel things I did not think possible.Humans have a amazing capacity to turn their life's around when faced with tragedy. We have the ability to overcome anything we set our mind to.This was a good book and the writing was awesome. I would read more books by this author.

For starters, this book is not for the faint of heart. Blake tackles some very real taboo issues that still plagues our society. There are some moments that will absolutely break your heart, but it actually makes you feel something and I like that. Many authors struggle to draw that level of emotion from their readers, but not Pamela Blake! She knows exactly what she’s doing and she has crafted an excellent book. So if you are in the mood to be emotionally moved then pick up this book, you will not regret it!

Set against the backdrop of Bradford, England, just before the war, Eden’s Apple by Pamela Blake is a family saga that features very compelling characters, a gripping story of secrets, hurts, and redemption. Blake has told the story of many families and the sufferings caused by childhood abuses in very powerful and enticing prose.The book covers real and heart-wrenching issues like rape, incest, and abuse, and it is interesting to see how the author gets readers to look at situations from the point of view of the characters. Carefully crafted to arouse all kinds of powerful emotions in readers, this story will definitely alter the way most of us approach certain evils that threaten the family and society as a whole.The plot moves very fast with shifts of scenes that create suspense. As the reader moves from the life of one character to another, he or she wonders what will become of them. It was a breezy read, a compelling story with powerful lessons. At times it felt like therapy. This is one of the books I would highly recommend for anyone seeking something with psychological depth and man’s struggle to reconcile with his past. Lucy, Rose, and Samuel are characters that readers will identify with.