Bücher von Sharon Thompson

I was a born non-believer. One of my earliest memories is deciding that Santa Claus did not really exist. Why? He was supposed to arrive in a sleigh pulled by flying reindeer. I knew that reindeer can't fly, therefore there had to be another reason that presents would appear under the Christmas tree. The next victim was the Tooth Fairy. I witnessed my Dad tossing my older sister's lost tooth into the goose mash. I then knew that he was the one who left a small amount of money in place of the tooth. The Easter Bunny didn't stand a chance. I had, early on, put God into the same category as Santa Claus, the Tooth Fairy, and the Easter Bunny.So what happened to Thompson's life?

At once an affectionate tribute and a work of social history, Going All the Way captures the experiences of young women coming of age in modern day America. What emerges in this work is an all but unprecedented study of the intimate lives of teenage girls that goes far in explaining teen motivation and behaviour, "challenging the simplistic stereotypes and savage preconceptions that have kept us dangerously ignorant"--Alix Kates Schulman

"e;A compelling and darkly emotional story of love, loss, heartache, and more . . . an excellent historical novel"e; from the author of The Abandoned (Books of All Kinds).Can love really conquer all?When Charlie Quinn returns to Northern Ireland, having spent sixty years in Canada, the people he left behind are shocked to see him. They presumed he was dead.But Charlie has come back for one reason, Ella, the love of his life and a notorious child murderer. She is back in the headlines and Charlie wants the truth to finally emerge.As he looks back at his life, we learn that nothing is as it seems. Is Ella really a killer? Does Charlie know more than it appears? And can two lost souls get to live happily ever after?Life isn't easy. But death is the most challenging thing of all . . .

"e;Dark, tense and utterly enthralling . . . the story of a little girl who turns into a strong and determined woman against all the odds."e; -Books of All KindsHow do you escape a life of conflict and abuse?Being a young girl in 1940s Ireland isn't easy for Molly, especially since she isn't like others. Her family and community are wary of the quiet, beautiful child with the uncanny gift of healing.As Molly becomes a teenager life gets harder and she loses faith in everything.Molly is surrounded by danger, even from those closest to her. She must make choices. But will she choose the right path or is she doomed to a life of misery? Will she survive in a world of violence and crime? Will The Healer ever be healed?"e;This tells of a young girl's strength, her sheer will to survive and make a better life for herself. Sharon Thompson's marvellous writing has brought Molly McCarthy to life, with its touches of magic and ultimately, hope."e; -White Tulip Candles

The story of one woman's fight for survival and her journey into the underbelly of a dangerous criminal world in 1950s Ireland.Peggy Bowden has not had an easy life. As a teenager, her mother was committed to an asylum and then a local priest forced her into an abusive marriage. But when her husband dies in an accident Peggy sees an opportunity to start again and trains as a midwife.In 1950s Dublin it is not easy for a woman to make a living and Peggy sees a chance to start a business and soon a lucrative maternity home is up and running.But when Peggy realizes that the lack of birth control is an issue for women, she uses their plight as a way to make more money. Very soon Peggy is on the wrong side of the law.What makes a woman decide to walk down a dark path? Can Peggy ever get back on the straight and narrow? Or will she have to pay for her crimes?"e;An engrossing story which is so hard to look back at and think that things like this really happened not that long ago. A superb debut."e; -Books from Dusk till Dawn"e;I loved how fast-paced and chilling every part of this novel was, as it certainly kept me on my toes from start to finish, keeping my level of intrigue peaked until the very last second."e; -The Writing Garnet"e;Brilliant. High expectations are set for future books by Sharon Thompson an author to keep your eye on. A story you won't forget quickly."e; -Between the Pages Book Club