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The Giraffe Stepped Over The Fence on March 20, 2012
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It's a strong book, not Jilly Cooper at all. So if I loved the many emotions of the young girl growing up as well as the challenges of farming cotton and making a living in what I would call the outback. I'll admit I was shocked at the horror of child abuse and it's disempowerment. But I loved the portrayal of the heroine, the balance in her weakness and self-doubt and her courage and forward - looking attitutde. I felt her ability to pull through the abuse and take her empowerment back was very plausibly portrayed. It helped me understand a bit more how such horrid situations can evolve. I loved learning about African language and it's mix and spread in the region, as well as regional history. It is a deep story and a love story and I look forward to discovering how life evolves for all the characters :) It's a great read.