Surviving Sue

From the moment Vicki introduces us to Sue, we are captivated. Fascinated not only with Sue’s character, but how her turbulent persona ironically affects Vicki, Lisa and the others who are nearest and dearest to her. At the same time, we are mesmerized by Vicki’s strength and resilience, her dedication, and the multitude of emotions she expresses as she takes us through this heart-breaking, yet somehow optimistic personal account. This narrative is so engagingly well written and can teach us so many lessons about family–kudos to Vicki for sharing it with us.

“Surviving Sue captured my attention from the first page to the last. It is reminiscent of Angela’s Ashes and The Glass Castle, both engaging stories of overcoming told with humor, grace, wisdom and forgiveness. Sue’s story is an exceptionally heart-rending and well-written tale of one woman’s journey through life as the daughter of a seriously dysfunctional mother and the sister of a developmentally disabled older sibling. It offers a powerful and enlightening beacon of hope to others who have experienced relatable life circumstances. Perhaps one day the author will write a book telling how she survived a life of trials and tribulations with her own sanity and sense of humor intact. This book gets a five star rating from this reader.”

None of us can ever completely escape from our own personal traumas.  But Vicki showed that it’s more than possible to transcend one’s past, integrate it into one’s experience, and to build a better world of one’s own. I’m convinced that it has the power to transform people’s lives and remind them that no matter what traumas they may encounter, no one is ever alone.  There is always someone to turn to.  Her story and her triumphant journey of resilience underscore that Vicki Atkinson will be that someone for countless readers of her work.