Abby's Passion

You don't know what you're missing if you've never read any of Jackie Calhoun's novels. Her universal characterization almost closes the gap between gays and their heterosexual counterparts, i.e., her novels naturally expose how everyone faces trials and tribulations when reaching for a fulfilling life. It just doesn't matter if the protagonist is lesbian or heterosexual. In Ms. Calhoun's novels, the reader can identify with any one of the characters. In "Abby's Passion," Abby's devotion to her bipolar sister hits home for anyone who has been a caregiver and/or has an understanding at all for caregiving. Also, Ms. Calhoun's connection with her climatic surroundings puts the reader right in the moment. The dialogue moves the story along as well. No confusion as to who is speaking and when or why. All in all, Ms. Calhoun's storytelling skills can make up for all those novels that might have wasted your time.