The Olive Picker: A memoir

More than a memoir, The Olive Picker is a touching experience brimming with strength and triumph. Facing a horrific attack, a resourceful nurse must summon her wits or lose her life. In this brave and shocking memoir, the author masterfully guides us through the pivotal points of her life, from an abusive upbringing that destroys her self-confidence, to the wreckage of an ill-conceived marriage, and onto a defining moment, full of grace and mercy, which gave her the wings to become the conquering and triumphant phoenix she is today. Kathi's story is a heart-wrenching testament to the endurance of the human spirit. Beautifully portrayed, The Olive Picker will grab you by the soul and hold you captive to the very last page. "A gripping read, deceptively playful at times, this brave book is a stark reminder that truth is often stranger than fiction." - Vibha Malhotra, author and founder of Literature Studio

Author: Kathryn Brettell
Publisher: Jazz Dog Press
Published: 05/02/2015
Pages: 270
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 0.70lbs
Size: 8.50h x 5.50w x 0.57d
ISBN: 9780986192906

Review Citation(s):
Kirkus Reviews 01/01/0001
BlueInk Review 04/18/2016
Booklist 06/01/2016 pg. 67

About the Author
The Olive Picker is Kathryn's first book. She has previously written Solitaire, a short story that was published in The McGuffin magazine in 2006. Her short stories Hot Lips and Runners were both accepted for online publications in 2005 and 2009 respectively. Kathryn splits her time between India, Singapore, and Colorado, and writes stories about her frequent travels. One of those posts, Naked Guy, was published in her hometown Colorado newspaper, The Mountain Connection, in 2013. Kathryn is very happily married, pursuing her lifelong love of writing, and enjoying life. She hopes, through her writing, to help people who find themselves in situations of abuse, wherever they are in their journey.

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