In this collection of short stories, six women's tales of
despair illuminate the horror and sadness of domestic abuse, rape,
teenage pregnancy, childhood neglect, and addictions. Set in the
small fictitious community of Maitland Valley near Wingham,
Ontario, "The Daughters of Maitland Valley" provides insights into
the many issues women deal with in today's society-issues that are
not particular about age, race, religion, or financial status.
In the story "What Fruit May Fall," Jessica, who is seven months
pregnant, recalls the day she lost her virginity during a rape
eighteen years ago. "Dirty Water" tells of a thirty-year-old woman
whose mother abandoned the family when she was twelve. She still
feels the loss keenly and wishfully imagines that she sees her
mother as she goes about her daily life.
Including a variety of poems as well, "The Daughters of Maitland
Valley" provides insight into the tragic situations women often
face. It seeks to empower women to seek help and guidance to deal
with the problems they endure.
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