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Will Love For Crumbs
by
Jonna Ivin (Goodreads Author)
Raised by an alcoholic mother and without a father, Jonna learned at a young age to put her needs on the back-burner. After her mother dies of cancer, she goes on a spiritual journey looking for enlightenment and a purpose for her life. Eventually, she ends up as a volunteer in the relief effort following Hurricane Ike. There she meets a man who will forever change her lif...more
Paperback, 314 pages
Published
January 12th 2012
by CreateSpace
(first published January 7th 2012)
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Although my background is not really like the author's (I grew up with two parents, superficially at least), I found pieces of myself in her story: reacting instead of choosing, hyper vigilance towards people coupled with a near complete inability to distinguish one "thing" (for example vehicles that other people have memorized down to fender scratches) from other similar "things;" feeling guilty for situations that we did not have an active part in creating, and doing things (sacrificing dignit...more
I received a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.
As far as memoirs go, I haven't had much luck. I think for the most part, they stink. Most of the time you get ankle deep into a memoir a realize that you are being soap boxed. Every other sentence the author is sharing a key to happiness (their key, by the way) and they are telling you how to live your life. It is a tough balance to tell your story AND share how the experience helped to shape the remainder of your life. And after...more
As far as memoirs go, I haven't had much luck. I think for the most part, they stink. Most of the time you get ankle deep into a memoir a realize that you are being soap boxed. Every other sentence the author is sharing a key to happiness (their key, by the way) and they are telling you how to live your life. It is a tough balance to tell your story AND share how the experience helped to shape the remainder of your life. And after...more
When I was in high-school I spent a pretty significant amount of time in the library. Skipping class. (Sorry Mom) I never read while in the library (Lord forbid) instead I people watched. More specifically I watched Ms. Ashmore, our Librarian. Every day, while I sat in the corner trying to concoct some ridiculous plan to get out of history class (which was taught by Satan) she sat, nose in book, Kleenex in hand.
One day, while she was knee deep in snot and splotchy faced I braved the harsh realit...more
One day, while she was knee deep in snot and splotchy faced I braved the harsh realit...more
Twenty pages in I wanted to put the book down. It was choppy, the flashbacks were confusing and I couldn't get a real feel for the character. Then Jonna decides to join the Red Cross and help in a hurricane relief effort, and meets hot ex-Special Forces Chris and then this story just TAKES OFF!!. So my recommendation is for readers to give the book time. The writing style along with the pacing improves radically.
Jonna will take you on absorbing, compelling, if disturbing, ride. Jonna effectively...more
Jonna will take you on absorbing, compelling, if disturbing, ride. Jonna effectively...more
An interesting memoir, more so for being the story of an every day woman. It certainly held my attention. The real strength is in illustrating just how easy it can be for a person, particularly one with already damaged self-esteem, to let another lull them into thinking an unacceptable situation is simply just how things are supposed to be. Even when things have obviously spiraled out of control, she has lost so much of herself that she somehow keeps shouldering the blame.
Unfortunately, I found...more
Unfortunately, I found...more
Feb 14, 2012
Sharon Lippincott
rated it
5 of 5 stars
Recommends it for:
Anyone interested in memoir
Recommended to Sharon by:
NAMW Facebook page
Shelves:
memoir
Jonna Ivin kept me sitting on the edge of my chair more than half the night with her memoir, Will Love for Crumbs. I don’t recall the last memoir I read that had such tension. The first suspense-filled pages incited intense curiosity. Fortunately she soon doubled back and began filling in the blanks. It didn’t take long to return to suspense mode as she headed for Beaumont, Texas with a Red Cross hurricane relief team. It was there that she met Chris, the man of her dreams, or so she devoutly ho...more
Second part, please. That's what I'd say to Jonna Ivin if she was standing in front of me. I know I wouldn't be able to ask her about what has become of Chris. She won't have an answer if she's anything like me. Out of sight, out of mind. Sort of. I know that you never manage to completely forget about those terrorists in your past. They seem to have a great knack for creeping into your subconscious just when you think you've evicted them once and for all.
Jonna Ivin is not a famous celebrity. S...more
Jonna Ivin is not a famous celebrity. S...more
Jan 19, 2012
Marty Beaudet
rated it
5 of 5 stars
Recommends it for:
anyone who loves a human interest story told with wit
Recommended to Marty by:
the author
I have read memoirs of celebrities and enjoyed many of them. I attribute this to two principle factors: the subject's celebrity has made them of interest to me before I pick up the book; and, two, most of them are ghostwritten by someone with an ear for prose. The first of these makes for good storytelling, the second makes for good writing, in most cases.
I was skeptical when I approached Jonna Ivins's memoir, "Will Love 4 Crumbs." I wondered just how interesting the life of an everywoman could...more
I was skeptical when I approached Jonna Ivins's memoir, "Will Love 4 Crumbs." I wondered just how interesting the life of an everywoman could...more
Jul 06, 2012
Angie ~aka Reading Machine~
rated it
4 of 5 stars
·
review of another edition
Shelves:
first-reads-review-books
Jonna Ivin is a young woman trying to live her. She finds herself drifting thru life while moving from place to place. She doesn't see that she's making bad choices. Yet she doesn't see how to make it better. Jonna is close to her sister Jodi but doesn't understand her relationship with Chris. Chris and Jonna have been to together four months when they move to Abbeville to help restore Jodi and Jenn's house there. Things are going great for awhile until Chris starts spending money they really do...more
Feb 11, 2012
Rhonda Rae Baker
rated it
4 of 5 stars
Shelves:
abuse,
dysfunction,
family,
friends,
humor,
loss,
memoir,
motivational,
own,
psychological,
second-chance,
suspense
I could not put this memoir down. From the first page, I was hooked and had to continue reading until I found out what happened. With humor and steel nerve, Jonna shared with me a story that had so many similarities with some of my experiences that I found myself cussing right along with her. If you want to read something that is 'real life' and are not afraid to consider your own shadow, check this out. Expressively on the mark for me and quite the ride.
I found myself encouraged and ready to c...more
I found myself encouraged and ready to c...more
Aug 02, 2012
Nicola
rated it
4 of 5 stars
·
review of another edition
Shelves:
2012-books,
challenge-books
This was going to be a 4, or even a 4.5, until I read the last few pages of this memoir. Despite some confusion as to the timeline, and who Adam was, I was truly drawn into the story of Jonna and Chris - how she continued to believe everything he said despite her inner self-doubts. The life of Jonna Ivin was captivating and I wanted to keep reading, yet knock some sense into her as well. I needed to remind myself that she was recalling these things, and saw things differently in hindsight natura...more
You know with some books how the words just flow off the page so easily and naturally that it’s like you’re sitting with the author listening to them talk? This is one of them.
Jonna Ivin is a natural storyteller.
Hers certainly isn’t the worst life lived that I have read about, but it’s nonetheless been a difficult one; one that she has struggled against and ultimately survived. Self pity doesn’t rear its head in this revealing account of what it’s like to live with a myriad of negative influenc...more
Jonna Ivin is a natural storyteller.
Hers certainly isn’t the worst life lived that I have read about, but it’s nonetheless been a difficult one; one that she has struggled against and ultimately survived. Self pity doesn’t rear its head in this revealing account of what it’s like to live with a myriad of negative influenc...more
This book had a lot of potential. Unfortunately, it was a complete mess. No years, just highways (?) and approximate locations, which would have been fine if the book was written chronologically, which it wasn't. I spent half of the book wondering who Adam was and who she snuck away from in the very beginning. I'd assume it was her mother, but at some random point in the book, she mentions how deeply she loves her mother. And there's also the part where she and Adam were moving her mother's thin...more
I just finished reading Jonna Ivin’s latest book Will Love for Crumbs. ...and I am at a loss of which direction I should go. (Once you get to know me this will make you smile, trust me. So please bear with me.) When at a crossroad and faced with a dilemma, I have learned to go with my instincts. First, I would like to say, I liked the book, but then I need to add I didn’t like the book. As a woman, as I am sure with the rest of the gals that have read the book, we were drawn to the title by the...more
I was pleasantly surprised when I started reading this book. I don't read memoirs, so I was skeptical that I would even get past the first few pages. However, Joanna Ivin wove a tale that kept me engaged throughout and had me reading the entire book in one sitting.
There was just something about the story that kept me reading it. I think that was partly because it was an easy read. It didn't seem contrived, and even though I could smell the bullshit wafting off her lover's story the first time h...more
There was just something about the story that kept me reading it. I think that was partly because it was an easy read. It didn't seem contrived, and even though I could smell the bullshit wafting off her lover's story the first time h...more
I am 'friends' with Ms. Ivin here on Goodreads and she emailed me her book when I asked. After reading it, I cannot wait to read what else she comes out with, simply for her writing.
This was a very quick read. It is only 198 pages (ebook version) and is very fast paced. The best thing about the entire book is Ivin's writing. Her wit and humor through everything is what made the book easy to read. She tells her story in a very straight-forward and candid way. She is a very good writer. I laughed...more
This was a very quick read. It is only 198 pages (ebook version) and is very fast paced. The best thing about the entire book is Ivin's writing. Her wit and humor through everything is what made the book easy to read. She tells her story in a very straight-forward and candid way. She is a very good writer. I laughed...more
This book was ok. The memoir of Jonna Ivin meeting and falling in love with someone who wasn't who she thought he was was interesting to a point. I didn't like the way the book went back and forth through time. It made the ending feel very confusing and abrupt, which is why I only gave 3 stars.
What I did like about the book was the honesty in which Jonna explains how she got into such a terrible relationship. However, I felt like she was making so many excuses for why she stayed in the relation...more
What I did like about the book was the honesty in which Jonna explains how she got into such a terrible relationship. However, I felt like she was making so many excuses for why she stayed in the relation...more
Will Love for Crumbs
Over all I enjoyed the book. In the beginning after Jonni left I thought she went to California and we were going from there, it took a minute to realize that this was the actual beginning of it all. I think a little more clarification would help when we go from the story to the present escape. My biggest thing spelling, there were a few spelling or misused words not many not too distracting.
The story line was good; the title matches the story very well. I wish we could fe...more
Over all I enjoyed the book. In the beginning after Jonni left I thought she went to California and we were going from there, it took a minute to realize that this was the actual beginning of it all. I think a little more clarification would help when we go from the story to the present escape. My biggest thing spelling, there were a few spelling or misused words not many not too distracting.
The story line was good; the title matches the story very well. I wish we could fe...more
I did enjoy the overall story and it was written in a way that I was kept interested, but I had two issues with this memoir. I was initially confused because the author jumps around in time, and it caused me to misunderstand some of her relationships. I started out thinking she didn't like her mother but then her mother is living with her and she's dealing with her death as if their relationship was fine. None of that made sense until closer to the end. I also assumed (yes, we shouldn't assume)...more
This story was like crack for me! I could not stop reading once I started. I stayed up so many late nights! The story was crazy, unbelieveable crack, that permeates every pore. I wanted to choke Jonna. Will you drop that crazy, impulsive, car stealing, drug addicted boyfriend? No, keep him around because you feel bad for him and you want him to rescue you. NUTS! Chris can't even rescue himself, let alone another person. Poor self-esteem, inability to make good choices, no great male role model,...more
As the four star rating implies, I really liked this book :) It was a very relatable read for me. Not sure why, as I've never helped with Hurricane Ike, lived with a madman or negotiated the return of a truck held hostage. Maybe I related to it because, like most of us, I've been bamboozled, (and by that I mean TOTALLY taken in by someone who was never who they said they were, much less who they pretended to be)
. Maybe I related to it because I recognized the need to push aside the "obvious" neg...more
. Maybe I related to it because I recognized the need to push aside the "obvious" neg...more
I think this works very well as a memoir and I liked the relaxed writing style, which worked for this non-fiction book but which I wouldn't neccessarily want to see in a novel. Having said that, the story is so novel-like, it was easy to forget it was a memoir.
I have read a lot of misery-lit over the years, some of it almost too harrowing, but this book does contain optimism as well. It also shows how difficult it is to change an individual's view of their own self-worth, and how some people are...more
I have read a lot of misery-lit over the years, some of it almost too harrowing, but this book does contain optimism as well. It also shows how difficult it is to change an individual's view of their own self-worth, and how some people are...more
I liked this book a lot and I seriously compliment the bravery of the author for putting this down into words. I could relate and understand what was going on and even understood the thought processes behind each decision. It's a good length story that gives plenty of detail but doesn't feel like it's dragging.
There were a few things that annoyed me, however. I really didn't get why there were a lot of hyphens in place of commas throughout the document and it threw me every time. I suppose it co...more
There were a few things that annoyed me, however. I really didn't get why there were a lot of hyphens in place of commas throughout the document and it threw me every time. I suppose it co...more
This quirky little memoir had me laughin' and noddin'all the way through. Loved the set up with chapters that matched a drive somewhere...symbolic I think for Jonna looking for answers, moving and moving thinking a different location could/would help. I've been there girl! Many women have. The self-effacing humor works, the vivid characters, sense of place/time...all good. It is a quick and enjoyable read I would recommend to any woman who has ever felt lost, unappreciated, taken advantage of......more
Will Love For Crumbs is a memoir, about Jonna’s relationship with what she thought was the man of her dreams, Chris. Jonna, is what I would call a drifter. She floats from here to there, job to job, place to place, much like her alcoholic mother did. Again without a job, nothing tying her down, she joins the Red Cross to help with the hurricane Ike relief. Where she meets Chris. Chris is a man’s man, the kind any woman has dreamed about at some point in her life. He’s a southern boy, with that s...more
First off Thank you for the free copy of the book in exchange for a review.
Will Love For Crumbs really drew me in from the first pages. It was different then the other memories I have read in the past and that is a good thing because I did not want to put this one down. If I had, had the time I would have read this without putting it down.
You get a glimpse into Jonna's life and her story while she was with a very messed up man. No he never hit her but he did some horrible things to her and alre...more
Will Love For Crumbs really drew me in from the first pages. It was different then the other memories I have read in the past and that is a good thing because I did not want to put this one down. If I had, had the time I would have read this without putting it down.
You get a glimpse into Jonna's life and her story while she was with a very messed up man. No he never hit her but he did some horrible things to her and alre...more
The voice in this memoir grabbed me from the first page and the honest, poignant writing kept me captivated throughout. This is a story about being human—about yearning for love and happiness and, in doing so, ignoring that inner sense that tells you when something isn’t right. Will Love For Crumbs is a universal story that should resonate with anyone who has ever let their need to be loved overshadow their own sense of self. In writing this story, the author proves just how strong she really is...more
I'm going to be honest, I'm not sure that I have ever read a memoir before. After reading this I'm thinking they may not be for me. This book was all over the place. I had a hard time keeping track of where I was in time. Then, the book ended. There was no ending, I know it's her life and she is still living it but what was I to get from this book? When it ended I was left with the feeling that I had wasted the time it took me to read the short story of this womans life, that made me sad.
This book was a memoir about a girl getting with a crazy guy. I guess the the moral of the story is always listen to your first impression of someone. Makes me want to get started on my book. I must not have read what the book was about correctly, which I do, I was expecting something totally different or I might have confused it with the 100's of other books I read through. I didn't realize it was about a girl and guy situation but it was very good and hard to put the kindle down.
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Jonna Ivin is the author of Will Love For Crumbs - A Memoir and the crime thriller 8th Amendment.
She is the editor of the Loving For Crumbs - An Anthology of Moving On. Now available on Amazon.
Visit on Facebook at
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More about Jonna Ivin...
She is the editor of the Loving For Crumbs - An Anthology of Moving On. Now available on Amazon.
Visit on Facebook at
http://www.facebook.com/jonna.ivin
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