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Freedom Road
by
T.M. Souders (Goodreads Author)
Since the tender age of eight, music served as Samantha Becker’s source of solace against her father’s tyranny and her mother’s alcoholism. Now at eighteen, her only dream is to study classical guitar at Juilliard. But when her father’s careless actions lead to an “accident,” which threatens her ability to play the guitar, Sam becomes despondent. Losing all confidence in h...more
Kindle Edition, 275 pages
Published
September 12th 2012
(first published 2012)
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I only had to read one page and I was hooked. The story is very powerful and keeps getting better and better.
Sam is a brilliant guitar player but comes from a disastrous family. Her father “accidentally” cuts of her ring finger. From the moment it happened, I didn’t belief it was an accident and you’ll find out why I’m so negative.
Her mother is an alcoholic and is drinking herself to death, sometimes wishes it. Her father works for a bank, which he assumes Sam will take over. However, her dream...more
Sam is a brilliant guitar player but comes from a disastrous family. Her father “accidentally” cuts of her ring finger. From the moment it happened, I didn’t belief it was an accident and you’ll find out why I’m so negative.
Her mother is an alcoholic and is drinking herself to death, sometimes wishes it. Her father works for a bank, which he assumes Sam will take over. However, her dream...more
I loved this book from the first paragraph I read, once I started reading I could not put it down.
Sam (Samantha) Becker is 18 is the main character in this story. Her mother is an alcoholic and is drunk most days. Her father is a domineering workaholic and is either at work or with the other woman. Her father has Sam's future all planned out for her - to take over his job at the bank. Only that is not what Sam wants when she was eight she was given a guitar; that she learned to play and played...more
Sam (Samantha) Becker is 18 is the main character in this story. Her mother is an alcoholic and is drunk most days. Her father is a domineering workaholic and is either at work or with the other woman. Her father has Sam's future all planned out for her - to take over his job at the bank. Only that is not what Sam wants when she was eight she was given a guitar; that she learned to play and played...more
The first paragraph of FREEDOM ROAD will hook you. It will draw you right in and you'll want to keep reading to see what happens. The main character, Samantha Becker is eighteen and an astonishing guitar player. Her alcoholic mother is determined to drink herself to death, and her father, a domineering and controlling man, has Samantha's future all figured out, even though it's not a future Sam wants. As a form of self-protection, Sam has always kept herself aloof from others, sealed behind a wa...more
I read Waiting On Hope by T.M. Souders and I was totally captivated by it, so I looked forward to reading her new book, Freedom Road. Souders is a wonderful story teller and I was hooked from the first paragraph. What kind of a father lops his child’s finger off?
From that first paragraph I was drawn into the world of eighteen year old Sam (Samantha) Becker. Her dysfunctional family (an alcoholic mother and a tyrannical father) has left deep scars and Sam has built a wall around herself, keeping...more
From that first paragraph I was drawn into the world of eighteen year old Sam (Samantha) Becker. Her dysfunctional family (an alcoholic mother and a tyrannical father) has left deep scars and Sam has built a wall around herself, keeping...more
Great concept, Ok book...
When I decided to read this book I was very encouraged by the good reviews I'd heard about it, the basic story sounded interesting and like many of the reviews had said, the opening line really gets your attention. However, it kind of went down hill from there for me.
My biggest issue was that none of the characters or situations seemed to be very complex or well-defined. Everything was pretty one dimensional. I kept wanting to empathize with Samantha, the main character...more
When I decided to read this book I was very encouraged by the good reviews I'd heard about it, the basic story sounded interesting and like many of the reviews had said, the opening line really gets your attention. However, it kind of went down hill from there for me.
My biggest issue was that none of the characters or situations seemed to be very complex or well-defined. Everything was pretty one dimensional. I kept wanting to empathize with Samantha, the main character...more
Familiar with the writing of T.M. Sounders, I was excited to read her latest book. I was even more excited when I saw her cover. Absolutely loved them both.
After Samantha Becker accidentally or not, has her finger cut off but her father, you will see the intense and twisted world that she lives in. Her only goal to survive her family and make it to her music auditions with one less digit.
The emotions are so well portrayed that you will lose yourself in them as Samantha deals with addictions, los...more
After Samantha Becker accidentally or not, has her finger cut off but her father, you will see the intense and twisted world that she lives in. Her only goal to survive her family and make it to her music auditions with one less digit.
The emotions are so well portrayed that you will lose yourself in them as Samantha deals with addictions, los...more
Familiar with the writing of T.M. Sounders, I was excited to read her latest book. I was even more excited when I saw her cover. Absolutely loved them both.
After Samantha Becker accidentally or not, has her finger cut off but her father, you will see the intense and twisted world that she lives in. Her only goal to survive her family and make it to her music auditions with one less digit.
The emotions are so well portrayed that you will lose yourself in them as Samantha deals with addictions, los...more
After Samantha Becker accidentally or not, has her finger cut off but her father, you will see the intense and twisted world that she lives in. Her only goal to survive her family and make it to her music auditions with one less digit.
The emotions are so well portrayed that you will lose yourself in them as Samantha deals with addictions, los...more
From the ashes of tragedy to vindication.
Samantha's dream is to play her guitar professionally and attend the Julliard School of Music. But her father wants her to work at his bank. When he accidentally chops of a finger on her left hand, her fretting hand, Samantha's life is turned upside down.
It turns out Samantha's family is not a loving, supportive one, far from it. Samantha suffers more than thwarted dreams. She has an alcoholic mother and a controlling father who does everything he can to...more
Samantha's dream is to play her guitar professionally and attend the Julliard School of Music. But her father wants her to work at his bank. When he accidentally chops of a finger on her left hand, her fretting hand, Samantha's life is turned upside down.
It turns out Samantha's family is not a loving, supportive one, far from it. Samantha suffers more than thwarted dreams. She has an alcoholic mother and a controlling father who does everything he can to...more
This story, gripping from the start, hooked me with the first line! T.M. Souders takes the reader on a turbulent journey following 18-year-old Samantha (Sam) Becker, a gifted and passionate guitarist through the trials and tribulations of her dysfunctional family as she pursues her dream of being accepted to Julliard. She must deal with an “accident” which turns her world upside down and jeopardizes her plan for the future.
I loved this story and felt every emotion vividly! The true essence of th...more
I loved this story and felt every emotion vividly! The true essence of th...more
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To where and whom would you hold on to when you felt like your world has lost it all? Family, dreams, peers. None.
Samantha, the female protagonist, felt like she has lost it all. There's a point when I was reading this book that I thank God for I am not her. How unfortunate she was. And you--anyone--would say that it's not the end of the world, that there are other wonderful things in life...more
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To where and whom would you hold on to when you felt like your world has lost it all? Family, dreams, peers. None.
Samantha, the female protagonist, felt like she has lost it all. There's a point when I was reading this book that I thank God for I am not her. How unfortunate she was. And you--anyone--would say that it's not the end of the world, that there are other wonderful things in life...more
3.75 stars
Freedom Road is a story of a girl's journey in rediscovering herself and reaching her dreams even when almost everything in her life seems to be shattering and crumbling. Sam's story has definitely inspired and touched me in many ways. And this being a music-themed book had my heart even more captivated with it.
Sam is a very talented and gifted girl. Her guitar had become her solace from her very dysfunctional family and broken life. She developed a fiery passion for playing it and it...more
Freedom Road is a story of a girl's journey in rediscovering herself and reaching her dreams even when almost everything in her life seems to be shattering and crumbling. Sam's story has definitely inspired and touched me in many ways. And this being a music-themed book had my heart even more captivated with it.
Sam is a very talented and gifted girl. Her guitar had become her solace from her very dysfunctional family and broken life. She developed a fiery passion for playing it and it...more
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I must say, T.M. Souders has a talent for hooking readers and keeping them hooked, wanting more!
Samantha Becker is a senior in high school with a gift and passion for playing the guitar. Then one horrific accident ruins any chance of her going to Julliard. And then after that moment, things in her life change - for what seems like the worst. She deals with a controlling father, alcoholic mother, and a band who could care less about her as a person and is only using her for her talent.
When she's...more
Samantha Becker is a senior in high school with a gift and passion for playing the guitar. Then one horrific accident ruins any chance of her going to Julliard. And then after that moment, things in her life change - for what seems like the worst. She deals with a controlling father, alcoholic mother, and a band who could care less about her as a person and is only using her for her talent.
When she's...more
Dec 15, 2012
Jacqui
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I received this book free for review, this did not influence my review in any way.I loved this book from the very first page. This book is so full of emotions the pages overflow. I loved that we follow Samantha on a journey full of challenges and struggles, we watch as she accepts these challenges and doesn't accept defeat. I would have liked the story to be first person like we were there next to her; it was like she was telling her story. I like to be there with the characters.
I really enjoy...more
I really enjoy...more
This was just ok for me. Maybe a little overloaded on the number of different dramas (dad issues, mom issues, friend issues, neighbor issues). I don't know why, but I just wasn't that invested in the mc.
Such a great first sentence, you just have to read on. Wonderfully written, great story, cool realistic characters. Deals with real issues.
Enjoyed and read it in one sitting.
Enjoyed and read it in one sitting.
Interesting book. Not to much to say to this one. Probably more like a 3.5 stars??? not sure. I enjoyed the development of the main character, but I couldn't buy into all of the scenarios that played out in the one. And the ending seemed to come on strong and then just stop. It felt rushed in a way the rest of the book wasn't.
I really enjoyed this book, there were a lot of unexpected twists that you just don't see coming. It's different than what I usually read but the idea behind the story line was so good. It couldn't have been written better.
Wow, this was a great book. I love the passion & dedication Sam has for her music. This is definitely a book for my musically-inclined daughter to read!
I actually give this novel 4.5 stars. Due to a few grammatical errors, I didn't feel I could give it a five. Having said that, I think the book was well-written. The story was good, but hard to read. Sam Becker 's character had to deal with a lot of obstacles, including a life-changing accident. Yet she persevered. This is really a story about hope, passion, and the knowledge that we really have more strength in us than we realize. I would definitely recommend this book.
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I loved this book!
May 23, 2013
Tracey (YA Book Addict)
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