The Long, Long Road

Product Description Natalie, age sixteen, born in the deep South to a tobacco farmer and his ultra-religious wife, finds herself pregnant by a prominent married man. The pregnancy opens up her family's history of buried secrets, abuse and lies. Counseled by the family's minister to adopt out the child or marry the child's father Natalie is torn between a loveless marriage, the loss of her child or a future of shame as an unwed mother. About the Author Barbara always loves a good story. Fascinated by human behavior she explores conflicts, family dynamics and the use of power in relationships in her book, The Long, Long Road. She draws her understanding of these areas having been a psychotherapist for many years. Besides her interest in writing, Dr. Thomson is also a sculptor, painter and poet. A sequel to The Long, Long Road will be available in 2023.