Terry Crawford Palardy

Retired public school teacher, 30 years, Andover MA
Past Columnist, Phi Kappa Phi Forum 2000 - 2006
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• Once in Every Generation on Dec. 12, 2011
  
  Once in Every Generation by Lauren B. Grossman My rating: 5 of 5 stars I was drawn to this book by the brief summary that hinted at a life interrupted by MS, for I have MS as well, and have recently written of it. Lauren has written a true novel, and her character development is excellent, her plot interesting with just enough layers and turns to hold the reader's enduring attention. I agree with the author's statement, that this is a book for all generations of readers. Bravo, Lauren, this is very well done. May I ask you to take a look at mine? Multiple Sclerosis,an Enigma
  
• White Christmas - a short story on Dec. 13, 2011
  
  This is a delightful glimpse of a special day in the life of a young housekeeper, keeping Christmas for her Master and Mistress and their various assorted relatives, and keeping their secrets as well. I liked the easy flow of what might have been stilted language (though I did see an awkward place about half way through.) They were an engaging group of characters, very well developed for such a short piece, and i would like to read more of their story.
  
• Donovan’s Angel on Jan. 05, 2012
  
  I love books with happy endings, and have grown to anticipate these when reading Peggy's books. This one is no exception. The two characters come to the relationship from very different backgrounds and experiences, but feel an instant attraction. The characters around them have a wet towel effect on their relationship, but it doesn't dim the spark. I gave this a four only because the third quarter of the book seemed almost endless, and I grew impatient. But the fourth quarter did not let me down. I would recommend this one for a long winter's night!
  
• Whisper A Scream: Noche Files I on Feb. 01, 2012
  
  This was my novice reading in the Christian Horror genre, and it was quite an introduction. Demons, angels, preachers, therapists, fire and brimstone, mystery, curses, scriptures, religious history, revelations, time travel, dream-scapes ... it was a mystery with an elusive target. What was he searching for? What was he finding? Who could be trusted, and who could not? Pete Turner displayed a wealth of knowledge and a breadth of scriptural stories and quotes . He weaves a tale of humanity vs. the supernatural, of friendship vs faith, and of some family members lost and mourned, and others simply set aside for the time being. A hint of history and a splash of natural settings and he has set the scene for a pyrotechnic drama on a nearly blank canvas. There were some typos, some fragments, and a dialect that was somewhat jarring, but all of these blended gradually more gracefully into the story as the reader continued to follow the main character to his destiny. I am glad I continued with the character to the end ... but will let you read it to see why. Four Stars from a first time Christian Horror reader!
  
• Evolution of Insanity on March 10, 2012
  
  I found this book very interesting, but also very hard to stay attentive to. The style is not typical of readings I have done, and while that intrigued me, it made it difficult to hold on to the thread of what the author was conveying. Perhaps a more erudite reader with sophisticated skills would gain more from this book. I thank the author for making it available to me.
  
• No Teacher Left Standing on Feb. 10, 2015
  
  This is a true to life story of one year in an elementary teacher's life ... and in reading it, I felt as though I would have written it myself in just such a way. Believable characters, all too true situations, a passing admiring glimpse of nature ... You could not read this book and not come away with a better understanding of both the pressures faced and the tenacity required in a teaching career today. This is a validating read for teachers, and an enlightening one for those considering the career. Well done!