the Two Lives of Annie McGraw

1934-2002 Born into a family with a violently abusive father and a narcissistic mother, Annie learns at an early age to maneuver the nuances of a dysfunctional family. Her strength of character, as she enters adulthood is honed by skills learned in her environment become increasingly apparent. This is a selection of short stories written to show the progressive effects of violence on a family. The strength gained by putting one's life in God's hands, along with the help of a friend, and a person's own determination, an individual can overcome at last to resolution and contentment.