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Orphan Girl
This is the story of Gillian Jacobs Eubanks who grew up the child of a sharecropper during the Great Depression. She never overcame her humble beginnings and when Willie Eubanks rescued her from the orphanage by marrying her, she ended up right back where she started. Living in the same cabin, she was born in twelve and a half years earlier. However, she grew to love Willie and was determined that she and Willie were not going to end up as her parents had. In addition, she wanted to make sure her children were not going to have to suffer through the same experiences she had.
40 pages, Kindle Edition
First published March 27, 2014
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Lila Beckham
7 books6 followersLila Beckham lives in L.A. that is 'Lower Alabama' for those of you who do not know ;) She lives along the coast and enjoys anything to do with horses. She has three dogs, seven cats, and a slew of wilderness critters she enjoys watching when she takes a break from writing. She is currently working on the next installment of her Joshua Stokes Mysteries as well as several other books. Lila is laid back and quiet spirited. She is a recluse and says that she enjoys the solitude of writing. She says that all of her stories should come with a warning and at least an 'R' rating and oftentimes slip into an 'X' rating. Lila encourages reviews and says that she wants an honest opinion; no sugar coating. If you don't like it, say so. She also writes under Lila M Beckham Happy Reading!
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July 30, 2014
A novella: Story as told by Gillian Jacobs Eubanks giving the history of shareholders in 1940-1950, with the history of a small town of Citronelle, Alabama. This is a good story; The plot includes a young girl, Besty finds her sister dead, her mother and father dies when she is age 9, she is put in an orphanage and she gets married at age 12 years old. The characters are well defined, all the surrounding were described as if you were there. A great short story with some good history.
March 4, 2017
The Orphan Dirl
Though the story line and subject were interesting, the telling was uneven, in that Miss Gilly sometimes spoke well and other times spoke like a hillbilly.. Also, I was disappointed that the story was so brief. I thought it would be longer.
Though the story line and subject were interesting, the telling was uneven, in that Miss Gilly sometimes spoke well and other times spoke like a hillbilly.. Also, I was disappointed that the story was so brief. I thought it would be longer.
July 23, 2017
Please Continue
Liked the story although short. Would have wanted to hear more from Miss Gilly & her life. Would like to know how long she lived and when and where she died. It is she still living?
Liked the story although short. Would have wanted to hear more from Miss Gilly & her life. Would like to know how long she lived and when and where she died. It is she still living?
January 9, 2018
Sweet historical story!
I enjoyed this short story very much. I am familiar with Citronelle because I lived in Mobile. Never dreamed that small community has the history does. Amazing!
I enjoyed this short story very much. I am familiar with Citronelle because I lived in Mobile. Never dreamed that small community has the history does. Amazing!
October 3, 2017
I love the story. I wanted it to keep going.
November 6, 2017
Quick read.
Great story about sharecropping in the mid 1900s in alabama. Very quick and entertaining read about a life many of us have never had to live.
Great story about sharecropping in the mid 1900s in alabama. Very quick and entertaining read about a life many of us have never had to live.
February 26, 2018
Very Poor Ending
While I enjoyed the book the ending was rough. Very anti-climatic and a big disappointment. Not sure who to recommend this book to.
While I enjoyed the book the ending was rough. Very anti-climatic and a big disappointment. Not sure who to recommend this book to.
September 30, 2020
Good story!
The story was good but just not long enough. I wanted to read more. I really enjoyed this short story.
The story was good but just not long enough. I wanted to read more. I really enjoyed this short story.
February 14, 2021
A very sweet and poignant narrative. Reminds me of listening to my great grandmother.
June 22, 2021
Great book
September 26, 2017
I love the respect shown as the two female share the events in there lives that inner twine them
I would love to see a second book done that follows the next phase of each one's lives.
I would love to see a second book done that follows the next phase of each one's lives.
December 1, 2015
A hard life.
It's hard to imagine living life the way these poor sharecroppers did. But it seems like no matter what time period we read about, people are pretty much the same. Some good and loving and others hateful and selfish, as can be seen in this story.
It's hard to imagine living life the way these poor sharecroppers did. But it seems like no matter what time period we read about, people are pretty much the same. Some good and loving and others hateful and selfish, as can be seen in this story.
May 11, 2016
I really enjoyed Orphan Girl.
I enjoyed this book very much. In about 1950 I visited a farm with two tenant families who worked the tobacco. Life was poor for these families but they were good to the children. A real picture of the times.
I enjoyed this book very much. In about 1950 I visited a farm with two tenant families who worked the tobacco. Life was poor for these families but they were good to the children. A real picture of the times.
May 5, 2017
Historical story during the 1930-1940's sharecropping days,in Alabama- as told by an elderly lady that lived during that time.There are vintage photos in the back of the story of some of the characters in the story. I was intrigued by the storytelling, and wished it would have continued!
May 25, 2015
Love story
My problem with it it's just the way it ended it just stopped there was no real ending to what
My problem with it it's just the way it ended it just stopped there was no real ending to what
June 23, 2015
Just got started and it ended
A great story, but way to short felt like a first chapter...I was sad when it ended. Only a build up to a real book.
A great story, but way to short felt like a first chapter...I was sad when it ended. Only a build up to a real book.
November 22, 2018
Short , interesting,essay
Written like an essay. Somewhat interesting but leaves reader hanging. Good way to kill a couple of hours waiting in docs office.
Written like an essay. Somewhat interesting but leaves reader hanging. Good way to kill a couple of hours waiting in docs office.
September 9, 2015
Short
It could have been a book one day... It could have been a book one day... It could have been a book one day...
It could have been a book one day... It could have been a book one day... It could have been a book one day...
October 9, 2015
Very short
The book was interesting enough to where it ended, you wanted more. Very short and kinda leaves you hanging, wanting more
The book was interesting enough to where it ended, you wanted more. Very short and kinda leaves you hanging, wanting more
November 29, 2015
Orphan Girl
The story was very detailed and interesting but way to short. I was expecting more chapters when it ended. Disappointed
The story was very detailed and interesting but way to short. I was expecting more chapters when it ended. Disappointed
December 14, 2015
Nice
Interesting historical story. Sad but hopeful. So much packed into such a small amount of time. It felt like I'd read a 400 page novel. Loved it!
Interesting historical story. Sad but hopeful. So much packed into such a small amount of time. It felt like I'd read a 400 page novel. Loved it!
February 12, 2016
Short
This book has potential. It was a very quick read. But kind of choppy. I am interested in that era but I wouldn't read it again or recommend it.
This book has potential. It was a very quick read. But kind of choppy. I am interested in that era but I wouldn't read it again or recommend it.
February 23, 2016
Great story
Loved the story and the characters, but it was so short. Had I not gotten it free it is not worth paying to read it.
Loved the story and the characters, but it was so short. Had I not gotten it free it is not worth paying to read it.
March 24, 2016
Very good. I enjoy ed reading this book.
It was short but informative. Won't mind. Read ing more of the same kind of stock.
.May read more in this series.
It was short but informative. Won't mind. Read ing more of the same kind of stock.
.May read more in this series.
May 15, 2016
Too short
I gave the story 2stars because I feel the story is too short it felt like a review rather than a story I would not recommend this book unless it's finished
I gave the story 2stars because I feel the story is too short it felt like a review rather than a story I would not recommend this book unless it's finished
June 5, 2016
Sudden ending
This story was very interesting however I wish it had continued. Was very abruptly ended. J u st left one hanging.
This story was very interesting however I wish it had continued. Was very abruptly ended. J u st left one hanging.
August 12, 2016
What a story
This was a short read but j believe it should have been a little more detailed. It was four chapters long but not one of my favorites.
This was a short read but j believe it should have been a little more detailed. It was four chapters long but not one of my favorites.
August 19, 2016
Short story of Hard Times
A fast read but filled with strength and fortitude What a child can do when she needed to to live.
A fast read but filled with strength and fortitude What a child can do when she needed to to live.
September 16, 2016
Orphan girl
A very good story. Liked the fact that it was real. It was presented in an interesting way. I liked the interview format.
A very good story. Liked the fact that it was real. It was presented in an interesting way. I liked the interview format.
October 25, 2016
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