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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]The Names by Florence Knapp - the story of an abused woman, Cora, and the three different paths her life takes based on what she names her second child.  Her abusive husband insists that he be named Gordan (his name, and the name of his father). Their 9 year old daughter suggests another name, and Cora likes a third name.  It seems like an innocent premise, but it's a very powerful book, and really shows how abuse permeates generations.

It's not sappy enough for SAPtember, but is a September read nonetheless.[/quote]

This book annoyed me because it wasn't really about 3 different names influencing the track of someone's life. I was about three different abuse patterns/outcomes prompted for one moment by a name. I was hoping for more of an exploration of how different names could actually affect both how others see you and how you see yourself. [/quote]

Yes, I thought it would be more the latter. I stopped reading about 1/3 through - just too depressing. [/quote]

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