TOP FIVE-STAR REVIEW
FOR
'PA JOE'S PLACE'
by
Jennifer Douglas
G'day folks,
I try not to promote myself on my own blog, but I do give you some good news when it arrives. Most serious writers like me do not receive too much good news. However, today I share a great book review with you. This story was one of the most difficult stories I've ever written. It was an emotional roller coaster from start to finish.
The book review hereunder was written by Jennifer Douglas, a fine Australian Literary Publicist who happens to read all of my books. Jennifer also specialises in self-published authors, and good for her. Fortunately, Jennifer also gave my book five stars on Amazon. Okay. Ready for it? Here goes ...
Boo Nawigamune
Pa Joe’s
Place by Clancy Tucker is a sweet story that speaks volumes. At only 8 years old, and with her
father dying, Boo Nawigamune is sent to live at Pa Joe’s Place, an orphanage far
away from her parents and seven siblings. During her journey she survives a
train derailment,a snake bite, tsunami and a fire.
Never
before have I cried my way through a book like I did with Pa Joe’s Place.
I cannot remember ever having cried so early in a book with the tears flowing
at only chapter three. Within Pa Joe’s Place Clancy Tucker has created a
book that moves you page by page. At times I felt that what Boo went through in
such a short time was a little unbelievable but at the same time it sat true in
my heart and it moved me. I could not do anything but love little Boo. Her
strength and compassion as she travels 1700 kilometres from her home to live in
an orphanage is inspiring. At such a young age this gifted girl teaches us so
much.
Pa Joe’s
Place is an
exceptional novel that is not often seen. It is one of those gems that leaves
you reeling with emotions days, weeks, months and years after you have read it.
Still many months after I shed my last tear Pa Joe’s Place sits within
my heart. As I write this my heart flutters and my stomach feels empty as I
vividly recall the journey I traveled with Boo. I feel the loss of Boo as
though she was a child of my own.
Pa Joe’s
Place is a
cultural journey through Thailand were the reader meets the people, the culture
and the environment. It educates and it inspires. I cannot speak words powerful
enough to do the content of Pa Joe’s Place justice nor the spiritual
journey that it takes you on. Pa Joe’s Place gave me hope. It made me
smile and it inspired me to be the best person I could be.
In his
author’s notes Clancy Tucker writes:
I met Boo
Nawigamune in 1973 when I was dealing with the death of a very close friend.
Boo reached out and we became the closest of friends. To this day, she is still
the most gifted and compassionate child I’ve ever met. I was the lucky one. Our
world would be a far better place had she lived longer. Sadly, Boo died of
leukaemia, but she was happy and focused until the end - a magnificent kid.
What you saw was what you got - pure sunshine.
Within Pa
Joe’s Place, Clancy Tucker does Boo proud. There could be no better tribute
to a little girl with a pure heart of gold. The deep love, understanding
and friendship that Boo and Clancy had shines throughout Pa Joe’s Place.
I will
continue to carry Boo Nawigamune with me in my heart as though I knew her
personally. When times are tough I will remember the journey of a little girl
that showed so much strength and courage. I smile as I think of her name. I
share the kindness toward others on behalf of Boo, a little girl who’s short
time on earth touched so many.
Boo
wanted to change lives and today she continues to do so through the writing of Clancy
Tucker.
Clancy's comment: Mm ... what can I say? Thank you, Jennifer. Your reaction to this book is certainly not surprising. At the outset of writing it, I hoped that others who read about Boo and Pa Joe, would feel the magnificence of them like I did. My two main characters were real people with great strength and courage. Oh, as a side note, I taught Boo to sing Waltzing Matilda in English. What a smart kid. She learnt every word, and the tune, in one day.
So, if you are keen to read a powerful story that will make you feel alive, head up to my book shop in the top right-hand corner of this post and buy a copy; paperback (with matching bookmark) or e-Book. I will personally sign any paperbacks you order. Love ya work, Jennifer!
Thanks for listening.
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