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Fighting The Impossible
Librarian's Note: this is an alternate cover edition - ASIN: B00C2G2S7S
Tara Whyley is young, beautiful and successful, and you would say that she has everything, everything but a heart. It is broken. The sadness is blanketing her soul and the fire is her eyes is long gone. This is a story of immense happiness and erodent grief, of love and darkness, passion and the power, hidden in each of us, it's about finding the road back to life fighting the impossible.
Tara Whyley is young, beautiful and successful, and you would say that she has everything, everything but a heart. It is broken. The sadness is blanketing her soul and the fire is her eyes is long gone. This is a story of immense happiness and erodent grief, of love and darkness, passion and the power, hidden in each of us, it's about finding the road back to life fighting the impossible.
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First published March 27, 2013
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About the author
Selina Bodur
3 books34 followersWho I am?
I am a woman with a spirit of a child. I am a bird, locked in iron, rusty cage. Writing is my escape. Dreaming is my remedy.
I believe, I will fly again one day. I believe that anything is possible.
I was born in Bulgaria, but I live in UK at the moment. I loved writing poems as a child, especially in my teenage years. I was constantly in the search of who I want to be - learning to play an accordion, singing, painting. So now I feel in peace with my soul, because writing brings me joy and turning my daydreams into real characters on paper is satisfying.
I am a woman with a spirit of a child. I am a bird, locked in iron, rusty cage. Writing is my escape. Dreaming is my remedy.
I believe, I will fly again one day. I believe that anything is possible.
I was born in Bulgaria, but I live in UK at the moment. I loved writing poems as a child, especially in my teenage years. I was constantly in the search of who I want to be - learning to play an accordion, singing, painting. So now I feel in peace with my soul, because writing brings me joy and turning my daydreams into real characters on paper is satisfying.
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September 7, 2013
This book is a short story about dealing with grief. It's such a sad story. As it was short I read it in one sitting.
The author showed us all about raw pain in dealing with grief. She also showed us that time can heal & there is always light at the end of the tunnel. The length of that tunnel will depend on how strong we are.
This was definetly a well written book which ill recommend to friends.
Received from author in return for an honest review.
The author showed us all about raw pain in dealing with grief. She also showed us that time can heal & there is always light at the end of the tunnel. The length of that tunnel will depend on how strong we are.
This was definetly a well written book which ill recommend to friends.
Received from author in return for an honest review.
August 1, 2013
"Fighting The Impossible" by Author Selina Bodur is a small glimpse into this author's creative and imaginative writing abilities. The story line rings true with the rare possibility that opposites really do attract to the point of love at first sight. There is definitely a romance in the making as Tara's sad tale unfolds.
She is standing up for her long time and best friend Claire, at her wedding...when she runs into Peter, best man to the groom. Their paths continue to cross as they plan and prepare in their individual roles as part of the wedding party. Tara is initially turned off by Peter's over confident and somewhat brash behavior, especially when he mistakes her for part of the female entertainment to be featured at the groom's stag. However, her feelings flip flop in a matter of a day or two into an indescribable deep and abiding love...as does Peter's affection for her. The romance grows into a beautiful and loving relationship with hope of a life long partnership to follow. All goes well and their lives are similar to an unbelievable fairy-tale like dream until that fateful moment...you won't want to miss a word of this captivating romantic novella to find out more!
Inspirational Author & Book Reviewer ~ Dolores Ayotte
She is standing up for her long time and best friend Claire, at her wedding...when she runs into Peter, best man to the groom. Their paths continue to cross as they plan and prepare in their individual roles as part of the wedding party. Tara is initially turned off by Peter's over confident and somewhat brash behavior, especially when he mistakes her for part of the female entertainment to be featured at the groom's stag. However, her feelings flip flop in a matter of a day or two into an indescribable deep and abiding love...as does Peter's affection for her. The romance grows into a beautiful and loving relationship with hope of a life long partnership to follow. All goes well and their lives are similar to an unbelievable fairy-tale like dream until that fateful moment...you won't want to miss a word of this captivating romantic novella to find out more!
Inspirational Author & Book Reviewer ~ Dolores Ayotte
July 19, 2013
This is a story about coping with grief. Tara’s memories are triggered in the present day by a scent, by taste, etc yanking her back in the past when she experienced the same scent, etc. on multiple sensual levels while she was happy, in love etc. Then the story crashes back to the present where the same triggers grief for what has been lost yet cannot be given up.
I enjoyed the back and forth. I thought it was a creative literary device.
There is juxtaposition of how one reacts to the stimuli in the present. Yes, it triggers the memory of happier times but it also is a reminder of all that was and will never be again. As one experiences more, each stimuli is layered in complexity – the same taste that once just brought sensual pleasure, can be re-experienced layered in grief which can skew the experience making it much more meaningful than it originally was because it shines light on what was missed the first time around.
In grief, one can pull out every little lingering pleasure out of the crevices of memories and use it to torture oneself in the present. Thus the addictive power of grief and why it is so difficult, yet important to break through… for all that is in the past, can be once again found in the present. The circle of life is continuous… instead of fighting it, which would be impossible, one has to learn to flow with it.
Loved the cover too!
I enjoyed the back and forth. I thought it was a creative literary device.
There is juxtaposition of how one reacts to the stimuli in the present. Yes, it triggers the memory of happier times but it also is a reminder of all that was and will never be again. As one experiences more, each stimuli is layered in complexity – the same taste that once just brought sensual pleasure, can be re-experienced layered in grief which can skew the experience making it much more meaningful than it originally was because it shines light on what was missed the first time around.
In grief, one can pull out every little lingering pleasure out of the crevices of memories and use it to torture oneself in the present. Thus the addictive power of grief and why it is so difficult, yet important to break through… for all that is in the past, can be once again found in the present. The circle of life is continuous… instead of fighting it, which would be impossible, one has to learn to flow with it.
Loved the cover too!
July 22, 2014
Selina Bodur is a special author with a rare gift. She writes in a robust, colorful, dreamy, poetic style while always finding the perfect balance of visual and emotional storytelling. As I read this story, I found it easy to visualize the settings while feeling the roller coaster of emotions that the main character Tara Whyley experienced. Tara’s story is moving and emotional. We’ve all been there; reliving a past relationship that continually plays little videos in our mind. This is the world of Tara who tries to recover from a devastating broken heart while these memories haunt her.
Sometimes love hits you with a shove; love at first sight. Sometimes love sneaks up on you and there is that moment when you finally realize what has happened to you. For Tara, it is both. Love at first sight is sneaking up on her and she doesn’t even know it. She finally realizes it in a sudden whirlwind of passion.
Parts of the story are told in flashbacks and the author holds the story together brilliantly. The romantic passages are beautifully written and will surely spark some of your own memories. In short, I loved this story and I have just purchased Bodur’s second book, The Death Of The Rose.
Sometimes love hits you with a shove; love at first sight. Sometimes love sneaks up on you and there is that moment when you finally realize what has happened to you. For Tara, it is both. Love at first sight is sneaking up on her and she doesn’t even know it. She finally realizes it in a sudden whirlwind of passion.
Parts of the story are told in flashbacks and the author holds the story together brilliantly. The romantic passages are beautifully written and will surely spark some of your own memories. In short, I loved this story and I have just purchased Bodur’s second book, The Death Of The Rose.
June 25, 2013
Tara’s best friend, Claire, is getting married to man of her dreams- Tom. There is just one problem, Tom’s best man, Peter. For whatever reason, he just seems to get under Tara’s skin. Until that moment just days before the wedding, when it all changes, and all they seem to want and crave is each other. They try to not let their feelings for each other get in their way of the wedding duties they are in charge of, but is so hard when all they want to do is lay in each other’s arms. Somehow, they manage, and they find out just how blissful marriage can be for themselves.
However, one fateful evening, Peter is taken away from Tara forever, and she is left alone, forced to raise their son, Thayer, by herself. Is she strong enough to handle that responsibility? Is she strong enough to move on?
Throughout this book, you are flashed back between present day, and three years ago, when Tara first met Peter. You feel her annoyance towards him, then the softness she starts to feel, and eventually the lust which turns into the love, and finally the heartache.
However, one fateful evening, Peter is taken away from Tara forever, and she is left alone, forced to raise their son, Thayer, by herself. Is she strong enough to handle that responsibility? Is she strong enough to move on?
Throughout this book, you are flashed back between present day, and three years ago, when Tara first met Peter. You feel her annoyance towards him, then the softness she starts to feel, and eventually the lust which turns into the love, and finally the heartache.
July 30, 2014
I received a copy of Fighting the Impossible for an honest review and it was well worth the read! It had me intrigued from the first page. The movement of the story was what did it for me. Often times I have found myself skipping pages of books in order to get further along in the story. This was not the case with Fighting the Impossible.
I could not stop reading until I finished the entire novel. Ms. Bodur’s writing is compelling, not only does the prose flow with in a natural pace, but the characters chemistry throughout the novel keeps the reader focused and wanting more. The dialogue is realistic, the descriptions are vivid and the emotions in the characters are so convincing, I was actually feeling them as I read! I see this author has published another novel, The Death Of The Rose, and I plan on downloading my copy immediately. I give Fighting the Impossible 5 stars and highly recommend this book if you are looking for a tantalizing read that will keep you smiling long after the book is finished.
I could not stop reading until I finished the entire novel. Ms. Bodur’s writing is compelling, not only does the prose flow with in a natural pace, but the characters chemistry throughout the novel keeps the reader focused and wanting more. The dialogue is realistic, the descriptions are vivid and the emotions in the characters are so convincing, I was actually feeling them as I read! I see this author has published another novel, The Death Of The Rose, and I plan on downloading my copy immediately. I give Fighting the Impossible 5 stars and highly recommend this book if you are looking for a tantalizing read that will keep you smiling long after the book is finished.
August 14, 2016
Book Review: Fighting The Impossible
By: Selina Bodur
Wonderful story of true love. By the end, I was in tears. Selina keeps the reader in suspense during the story. Love the writing structure used. How Selina jumps from the present, past, and flashbacks. I enjoyed the creative use of the word, ”Flash” and ”Crack.” How the word,”Flash” prepares the reader to read a flashback. How the word, ”Crack” lets the reader know a heart is breaking more and more each time. Selina's writing is very descriptive to the senses. Painting a clear, vivid picture of the read. All in all a good read.
Available here for purchase: http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00C2G2...
Written by: Jesenia Sanabia
By: Selina Bodur
Wonderful story of true love. By the end, I was in tears. Selina keeps the reader in suspense during the story. Love the writing structure used. How Selina jumps from the present, past, and flashbacks. I enjoyed the creative use of the word, ”Flash” and ”Crack.” How the word,”Flash” prepares the reader to read a flashback. How the word, ”Crack” lets the reader know a heart is breaking more and more each time. Selina's writing is very descriptive to the senses. Painting a clear, vivid picture of the read. All in all a good read.
Available here for purchase: http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00C2G2...
Written by: Jesenia Sanabia
August 5, 2013
This book was definitely an emotional ride. The author takes you on a journey of love and loss. How your whole life can change in the blink of an eye.
Tara meets Peter at her best friends wedding. Angry at first, but then he works his way into her heart. Claire is worried about Tara because she thinks Peter is a player. Well that was not the case at all. It was love at first site. I definitely can feel the emotions coming from Tara and thats what, for me, is what makes a good book.
I would definitely like to see more from this writer.
Tara meets Peter at her best friends wedding. Angry at first, but then he works his way into her heart. Claire is worried about Tara because she thinks Peter is a player. Well that was not the case at all. It was love at first site. I definitely can feel the emotions coming from Tara and thats what, for me, is what makes a good book.
I would definitely like to see more from this writer.
June 29, 2013
I was given this book from the author for an honest review and
Wow I was really sucked into this story from the first page. Bit confusing going from past to present but you get used to it.
Would have love if this was longer and really found out if Tara really got over Peter in the months or years later.
Wow I was really sucked into this story from the first page. Bit confusing going from past to present but you get used to it.
Would have love if this was longer and really found out if Tara really got over Peter in the months or years later.
August 6, 2013
This short story is touching. Had me crying once I figured out what happened.
Once I began reading I almost didn't want to continue because of basic grammar issues that never improved.
I'm glad that I completed the story because I was amazed at the overwhelming chemistry of the main characters, how well the story played out & saddened by the ending.
Once I began reading I almost didn't want to continue because of basic grammar issues that never improved.
I'm glad that I completed the story because I was amazed at the overwhelming chemistry of the main characters, how well the story played out & saddened by the ending.
September 8, 2014
This is a very short story that goes from past to present tense. I wondered why for a very short time, then I could see this person was someone suffering from grief and trying to move on.
We have all been there in our lives and this book has shown me the potential of this author.
Although short, it was very well written.
We have all been there in our lives and this book has shown me the potential of this author.
Although short, it was very well written.
August 3, 2013
First let me preface this review by letting you know I am an editor by trade. This impacted my enjoyment of the story not because the story itself is not good, but because it would have benefited greatly from a solid edit before being released into the world.
The meat of the story was moving and well done but as a reader I found myself distanced from the character by a consistent use of passive voice. In part this is due to the fact that I am used to marking such things in manuscripts I review professionally, impulses that unfortunately carry over to my pleasure reading.
I feel the pacing was very good, the storyline well-developed, and the use of flashbacks handled nicely. I did come to care about the character, Tara, though I felt I could have connected with her more if I'd felt I was experiencing her pain with her, rather than reading an accounting of it afterward.
I will close by saying this was worth the read, but what I really want to see is what the author is capable of paired with either more experience or a good editor because I definitely see the potential of a great storyteller here.
The meat of the story was moving and well done but as a reader I found myself distanced from the character by a consistent use of passive voice. In part this is due to the fact that I am used to marking such things in manuscripts I review professionally, impulses that unfortunately carry over to my pleasure reading.
I feel the pacing was very good, the storyline well-developed, and the use of flashbacks handled nicely. I did come to care about the character, Tara, though I felt I could have connected with her more if I'd felt I was experiencing her pain with her, rather than reading an accounting of it afterward.
I will close by saying this was worth the read, but what I really want to see is what the author is capable of paired with either more experience or a good editor because I definitely see the potential of a great storyteller here.
July 22, 2013
Read along as Tara works fights the impossible and works through the all consuming grief of losing her one true love. A mostly decent story of love, loss and finding the joy in life again.
I must admit that there were quite a few editing errors in the book, but if you can look past that, I think you will be entertained.
I must admit that there were quite a few editing errors in the book, but if you can look past that, I think you will be entertained.
January 13, 2014
Touching short about love , loss and life . I loved the way the author wrote alternating between past and present - just wish the editing had been better .
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