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Battling the Blessings by author Terry Fulgham-A Review

by wrp68 on Nov 4, 2009

Battling the Blessings is author Terry Fulgham' slife story which spans over fifty years, reflecting on his childhood,the teen years, and into his adulthood. Fulgham changed the names ofthe characters, including his own, to protect the innocent. Wemeet Reggie Manchester-Pallor as a nine-year-old in 1956. Reggie livedin Flint, Michigan with his grandparents, who he lovingly referred toas "Big Mama" and "Papa Manchester." The Manchester house was a caring,respectful, and disciplined Christian home. Growing up then wasdifferent than it is today; children only spoke to adults when theywere spoken to. If a kid stepped out of line, they were spanked. Reggiesaw his share of spankings, or whippings, as he called them. Reggie wasvery close to his grandparents and, as his father was not around; PapaManchester was his only male influence. The passing of PapaManchester left a profound emptiness in 10-year-old Reggie's life,leaving him with a feeling of helplessness. A few months after...Read More >>