Shelter of the Monument
A Provincetown Love Story
by Yvonne deSousa
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Pub Date 16 Nov 2023 | Archive Date 29 Nov 2023
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Description
Sometimes the wrong person says the right thing, and it makes all the difference.
In this coming-of-age memoir we meet Richard, a handsome, charming, mischievous, great guy with a fondness for the 1980s party drug of choice, cocaine. Yvonne is 11 years younger, awkward, terrified of her own shadow and even more frightened by the idea of disappointing anyone in her life.
Their attraction makes no sense.
Despite obstacles beyond their control, they are exactly what each other is drawn to as they set about doing the best they can, in all four seasons of their beautiful, one season town, Provincetown, MA. Their connection remains the one thing that can save Yvonne from herself, even while Richard struggles under the weight of his own self-imposed demons.
What they develop is a relationship that unbeknownst to both of them, would last a lifetime and change Yvonne in ways she never thought possible.
They were not supposed to be together.
Yet, they refused to stay apart.
A Note From the Publisher
Advance Praise
"I found this memoir to be an excellent work that evoked a myriad of emotions, beginning with deSousa's experiences before meeting Richard to their enduring association. It captures the depth of the couple's love skillfully, the dreams they held onto, and the impact his addiction had on their relationship." -Readers' Favorite
"Empathy, desire, and compassion are strong emotions and Yvonne DeSousa reveals her feelings upon every page. Shelter of the Monument will stay with every reader who has loved not wisely, but too well." -Thomas DeConna, author of Accustomed to the Dark
"You might think this is the stereotypic good girl falls for bad boy kind of story, but this sensitive, true-to-life memoir is so much more. It's beautiful, heart-rending and incredibly bravely told." -Bill Schweitzer, author of Doves in a Tempest: Valley of Horror
Available Editions
| EDITION | Ebook |
| ISBN | 9781685133160 |
| PRICE | US$5.99 (USD) |
| PAGES | 309 |
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Featured Reviews
Amy's Bookshelf R, Reviewer
A love story like no other!
Yvonne deSousa writes an interesting book about her life and falling in love with Richard. It's a very intriguing and endearing memoir, about what the author says is about a couple who weren't supposed to be together but refused to be apart. It's the authors memoirs, and how life afflicted both Richard and Yvonne. Richard is a complex man, with a lot of baggage, including the taste for cocaine. Yvonne is quiet, unsure of herself, and younger than Richard. When they say that opposites attract, it seems that no one is more opposite than this couple. I like this story because it is real, and how Yvonne tells the story, it brings you along on her real-life journey. Not just falling in love, but her life and self-discovery. You have to really love yourself before you can love others. This is a very touching and emotional book, as well as inspirational. The reader is introduced to both Richard and Yvonne, and their stories separate and together. The story is well told, and it brings in the realism of the events of their lives. Thank you for sharing your story with us. This book captures the reader's attention at chapter 1. It is definitely an unforgettable read. Shelter of the Monument is a definite recommendation by Amy's Bookshelf Reviews. I read this book to give my unbiased and honest review. Amy's Bookshelf Reviews recommends that anyone who reads this book, to also write a review.
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