Slice of Life Review

She Wrote Her Blueprint
by Blanche Piper
ISBN-10: 0595413536
Review by Heather Froeschl

Is our fate predestined or do we have the ability to control the lessons we must ultimately learn? In "She Wrote Her Blueprint," by Blanche Piper and Di Coffey, readers witness the life lessons of one woman and her contemplation of fate.

Based on a true story, the authors add fiction to round out the edges and fill in the spaces to this captivating tale of a hard life. From early in her life the main character faces turmoil in matters of the heart. As a teenager she was raped by a trusted friend's brother, she then faced the judging eyes of a small town and the hardest decision to help raise her own son as her brother. Another heart wrenching decision to give up a second baby for adoption left her wondering just who was in charge of her life. Relationships with the wrong men led to realizations that people are often not what they seem and love is difficult to find. But find it she did, in a married man. Will Lee ever find happiness? Will she take control of the blueprint of her life and become the maker of contentment? Is it possible to change the plans that fate has in store for us?

The authors convey the struggles of Lee affectively. Readers will feel her turmoil and share her tears. The call to stand up and be strong is felt and is an inspiration. Following this character through the years is a glimpse into a real life. At times it feels a bit voyeuristic but the purpose of the book is to share a touching story. Reading it as pure fiction is easier but the messages of the book shine through when remembering that it is indeed a mostly true tale. "She Wrote Her Blueprint" is a brave and caring work that reaches out to readers of all walks of life.