The book you're looking for

If you're looking for the book mentioned here, it's Jesus Land by Julia Scheeres. It's a memoir written by a woman who was raised in a strict Calvinist family in rural Indiana and chronicles the racism directed at her adopted brothers (they are black in a sea of white rednecks,) the hypocrisy of parents who give lip service to Christian values while creating a hell at home, and her years with her youngest brother in a Christian reform "school" in the Dominican Republic. It's a brutal, compelling read.

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Mnmom said…
Looks like a riveting story. Have you read The Glass Castle?
11:55 am
Biddie said…
This sounds like another must read to add to my list.
I loved what you wrote about the advantages to plus sized clothing.
Don'tcha just love all of the bird houses and kittens????
2:35 pm
Melinda June said…
Birdhouses and kittens are my life, Biddie. Nothing like a quilted applique on a baggy sweatshirt or pastel poly-blend "big shirt" to make my elastic waist pull-on chinos look sexy.
5:05 pm
Coaster Punchman said…
Oh great, now she's going to Google herself, find you and know that I cyberstalked her parents. Thanks a lot.
12:12 pm
Melinda June said…
You're the big mouth that told people to come here.
8:39 pm
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