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Richard's Key
It's summer, 1940. And for one family in North Carolina, life will never be the same. Six children, all under the age of 16, lose their father, their home, their childhood - and find themselves living in an orphanage. This is their story as seen through the eyes of two a realist, age 11, and an idealist, age 7. Drift into a world where one story has two sides but only one message. What seems like tragedy is ultimately their triumph. Let Richard's Key settle your doubts and reaffirm your faith in a warm and loving God.
211 pages, Paperback
First published March 28, 2007
About the author
Sandi Huddleston-Edwards
15 books21 followersAs a Carolina girl all the way. I was born in High Point, raised in Durham, and lived in Charlotte, North Carolina for 30 years until my husband and I retired and moved to Myrtle Beach, South Carolina.
I attended North Carolina State University, Central Piedmont Community College, and the University of North Carolina - Charlotte where I earned a BA and MA in English and Reading and Rhetoric, respectively.
I worked as a Cashier at Home Security Life Insurance Company, a stenographer at Liggett Group, and many roles during my 36 years at Duke Power / Duke Energy.
My life is blessed by being married to my soul partner. Together, Barry and I have three sons -- Todd, Jeff, and Jeremy -- who make us very proud. We also have two Yorkies, Maddie and Abbie, that we call our "babies." And they are babied, especially by Barry.
My greatest satisfaction is having a reader to be inspired by one of my books. Writing isn't as glamorous as the movies show. It's hard work and takes lots of time in researching, drafting, writing, and revising. But it's my passion.
I've always read biographies to learn more about humanity, how people have lived their lives and what lessons they have learned. That's why I love to write MEMOIRS and HISTORICAL NOVELS or anything God leads me to write.
I want to be your next Favorite Author.
I attended North Carolina State University, Central Piedmont Community College, and the University of North Carolina - Charlotte where I earned a BA and MA in English and Reading and Rhetoric, respectively.
I worked as a Cashier at Home Security Life Insurance Company, a stenographer at Liggett Group, and many roles during my 36 years at Duke Power / Duke Energy.
My life is blessed by being married to my soul partner. Together, Barry and I have three sons -- Todd, Jeff, and Jeremy -- who make us very proud. We also have two Yorkies, Maddie and Abbie, that we call our "babies." And they are babied, especially by Barry.
My greatest satisfaction is having a reader to be inspired by one of my books. Writing isn't as glamorous as the movies show. It's hard work and takes lots of time in researching, drafting, writing, and revising. But it's my passion.
I've always read biographies to learn more about humanity, how people have lived their lives and what lessons they have learned. That's why I love to write MEMOIRS and HISTORICAL NOVELS or anything God leads me to write.
I want to be your next Favorite Author.
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March 22, 2018
What a beautiful story, in the summer of 1940-50s large family of six children loose their father to death and their mother struggle to survive and keep the family together. The mother is unable to keep the children and they are sent away. The story is told in the eyes of two children. This story will stay with me and give me faith.
January 1, 2019
Richards Key was written by my College English professor and it was GREAT!
July 20, 2009
"Richard's Key has everything I was hoping for. The writing is superb, the characters are wonderfully human, as is the struggle."
- Fred Bortz, Author of science and technology books for young readers, www.fredbortz.com
“Thank You for writing Richard’s Key! This is one of the best books I have ever read – I could not put it down. I just loved your inspirational style and the way you made me bond with the characters in the book. It left me begging for more. I can't wait for the sequel!"
- Dawn Waldrop
"Richard's Key is by far one of the best books I have ever read. I could not put it down, yet I didn't want it to end. It made me laugh, cry, reminisce and count my blessings."
- Peggy Baker
"Over the years, I have read many books. Some stay with you longer than others, but Richard’s Key will have a long lasting effect on me. I had to write the attached note, because the words kept playing over and over in my mind."
- Jan Wise
"I started reading your book on my flight to DC this week. Thank goodness I didn’t finish it until I was in the comfort of my home last night (being the manly man!)! I was so moved by the story – and truly touched. I have a feeling that this book is going to be very successful! As a Dad of adopted children, I can’t thank you enough for telling this story. I have a lot of questions about Iris and her story. Can’t wait for the sequel!"
- Rick Rhodes
"Your book, Richard’s Key, is absolutely awesome! I love your writing style:rich, vivid descriptions of physical, mental, and emotional happenings; episodes that ring so true to every Southerner’s heart and experiences as we “grew up” with our extended families, and a storyline that tugs and tears at your heart. I want to know what happens to all of the siblings, so you have a whole series to write now!"
- Karen Mather
- Fred Bortz, Author of science and technology books for young readers, www.fredbortz.com
“Thank You for writing Richard’s Key! This is one of the best books I have ever read – I could not put it down. I just loved your inspirational style and the way you made me bond with the characters in the book. It left me begging for more. I can't wait for the sequel!"
- Dawn Waldrop
"Richard's Key is by far one of the best books I have ever read. I could not put it down, yet I didn't want it to end. It made me laugh, cry, reminisce and count my blessings."
- Peggy Baker
"Over the years, I have read many books. Some stay with you longer than others, but Richard’s Key will have a long lasting effect on me. I had to write the attached note, because the words kept playing over and over in my mind."
- Jan Wise
"I started reading your book on my flight to DC this week. Thank goodness I didn’t finish it until I was in the comfort of my home last night (being the manly man!)! I was so moved by the story – and truly touched. I have a feeling that this book is going to be very successful! As a Dad of adopted children, I can’t thank you enough for telling this story. I have a lot of questions about Iris and her story. Can’t wait for the sequel!"
- Rick Rhodes
"Your book, Richard’s Key, is absolutely awesome! I love your writing style:rich, vivid descriptions of physical, mental, and emotional happenings; episodes that ring so true to every Southerner’s heart and experiences as we “grew up” with our extended families, and a storyline that tugs and tears at your heart. I want to know what happens to all of the siblings, so you have a whole series to write now!"
- Karen Mather
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June 16, 2009I wrote this book, which is fictional and based on my father's and his siblings' lives when they were placed in an orphanage outside of Charlotte, N. C.
"It's summer, 1940. And for one family in North Carolina, life will never be the same. Six children, all under the age of 16, lose their father, their home, their childhood -- and find themselves living in an orphange. This is their story."
"Richard's Key is by far one of the best books I have ever read. I could not put it down, yet I didn't want it to end. It made me laugh, cry, reminisce, and count my blessings." -- Peggy Baker, Great Falls, SC
"It's summer, 1940. And for one family in North Carolina, life will never be the same. Six children, all under the age of 16, lose their father, their home, their childhood -- and find themselves living in an orphange. This is their story."
"Richard's Key is by far one of the best books I have ever read. I could not put it down, yet I didn't want it to end. It made me laugh, cry, reminisce, and count my blessings." -- Peggy Baker, Great Falls, SC
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