the Two Lives of Annie McGraw

1934-2002 Born into a family with a violently abusive father and a narcissistic mother Annie learns at an early age to maneuver the nuances of a dysfunctional family. Her strength of character as she enters adulthood is honed by skills learned in her environment become increasingly apparent. This is a selection of short stories written to show the progressive effects of violence on a family. The strength gained by putting ones life in Gods hands along with the help of a friend and a persons own determination an individual can overcome at last to resolution and contentment.