Book Review: When Horses Had Wings by Diana Estill

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Today’s feature book When Horses Had Wings by Diana Estill is a heartwrenching story about a woman’s struggle to feel normal within an abusive relationship and the bittersweet friendships she forges along the way. With a 4.8 star ranking and 17 reviews, this is a must read.

Diana Estill is the author of three humor books, one novel, and a collection of short stories. She has been named a ForeWord book of the Year Finalist and an International Book Awards Winner in the humor category. Diana’s debut novel, When Horses Had Wings, was inspired by her life experiences as a former teen mother and high school dropout.

Summary:

Pregnant at 16, Renee Goodchild drops out of school and marries. Now she’s trapped in rural Texas with Kenny, her violent, garbage-collecting husband. A bleak future seems assured until she meets self-appointed relationship guru, Pearly.

“That’s why you don’t let ‘em rule the roost. ’Cause you can’t count on ‘em to be there the next mornin’ when it’s time to crow,” the worldly Pearly advises.

Renee narrates this tale of ruin and redemption where the damaged and downtrodden lead each other to unintended, sometimes heartbreaking, and often bittersweet outcomes. When Horses Had Wings examines the lives of broken people competing for the most basic needs: the primal urge for affection and the eternal search for acceptance.

A Few Reviews of When Horses Had Wings by Diana Estill:

“This story made me angry and then had me laughing. I would recommend this book to anyone who wants to sit down with a good book for the weekend. ENJOY!!!!” – Renata M. Hassler

“I can tell when a book is good because the world around me disappears and I have no clue what is going on while I am reading. This was one of those books…” – E. Withers, Georgia

“My emotions ran the gamut…from anger to sadness to hope, and even laughter at Diana’s wit. An emotionally charged read from the moment I began until I finished in only a few hours…” – Karen Rankowitz

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