Book Review

Basic Details:

Book Title: Old Baggage

Subtitle:

Author: Toni Kief

Genre: Adult Fiction

Part of a series? No

Order in series:

Best read after earlier books in series?

Available: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/29440173-old-baggage

Overall score:

I scored this book 5/5

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Short Summary of the book:

This is a very believable book and the author appears to have done her research.

Meet Libby (Elizabeth), a sixty-five year old woman, who finally takes control of her own life. She has lived with her abusive and alcoholic husband her entire adult life and has planned her escape for most of that time. All through her adult life she has saved her money and stacked the evidence in a trusty old pink suitcase.

When she finally makes her escape she goes through all the insecurities, scares and tries to build a new life for herself. Will she be successful or will her husband find her and drag her back?

What I liked about the book:

The book was very believable and I believe many women who have a history of domestic abuse will be able to relate to Libby on many levels.

What I didn’t like about the book:

I enjoyed the entire book.

My favourite bits in the book:

When Libby continues to fight her insecurities.

My least favourite bits in the book:

I enjoyed the entire book.

Any further books in the series? Any more planned by this author?

This is the first book I’ve read by this author but I believe she has written lots of other books too.

What books could this be compared to and why?

This book tackles the important issue of domestic abuse and offers hope for a way out. It’s never too late to try. I have not read any book like this before.

Recommendation:

In summary, I would recommend this book for the following readers:

Children No

Young Adult Yes

Adult Yes

If you like stories about emotive issues that feel like they are based in reality, this book may be the book for you.

I’m certainly looking forward to reading more by this author.

Book Description by Author:

It took most of her life, but Elizabeth Donovan has finally had enough. Years of a difficult marriage, she has finally fought back. She had no choice but to leave the life behind and face the secret from her youth. The old life doesn’t want to let go, as she stumbles into the mystery that involves her deeper than she ever could imagine. Old Baggage is the overdue coming of age for a woman learning to stand on her own.

About the Author:

Toni Kief, a small town Midwestern nomad from a family of high spirits and laughter. Presently in the Northwest, she plans to stay for the view, trees and friends. Her life story includes years in Insurance as an adjuster in Florida and Washington state. A longtime civil rights activist, she shares stories about lunches with politicians, leaders, and artists. Toni’s defines her genre as OA –older adult. She continues to gathers stories prime for embellishment in unlikely situations. Toni is one of the founding directors of The Writers Cooperative of the Pacific Northwest. Sharing more information and short stories at www.tonikief.com.