Book Review: The Bow Tie

The Bow Tie by Susan Glenney is a thought-provoking women's fiction novella. We follow Jennifer Donnelly, a young school teacher, as she struggles to learn about her past so she can move forward with her future.

Her first year of teaching goes well. She even becomes teacher of the year. The second year starts out fine until the music teacher wears a bow tie, and Jennifer's life begins to slowly unravel.

Why does the bow tie cause such angst? Are the flashes of memory real? Can she face the horrible memories without losing herself in the process?

Abuse - sexual, domestic, emotional, and others - certainly affects the way a person views life, sees themselves, and finds a way forward. Susan does a great job showing this trauma, as well as showing that the trauma doesn't have to define the abused. As she says, "with support, love, resilience, and the right tools, many can live a healthy, productive life."

Not only is The Bow Tie a great read, but a portion of every purchase goes to New Horizons Domestic Violence Services in Middlesex County, Connecticut, near her home.

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