Virgin at 50

Book Review

 

Virgin at 50

by Pam Keevil,

 Published by Black Pear Press

I really enjoyed this book; topics of interest were covered sensitively and weaved through a tale of betrayal; hurts and disappointments; finding a new life and way of being; love and friendship.  Here's my take on it without giving away too much of the story:

When it comes to sex Angie has had Nun of it!  Leaving a sacred Order for a new life is very daunting but friend Maggie is on hand to advise her on the ways of the world.  Old Habits die hard and she is soon doing good works in her neighbourhood - caring for Jason and later his girlfriend too.

There are Crosses to bear with her neighbour Paul and a trip abroad turns into a mini Mission to help one family become educated and employed.

Weaved into this delightful story is a haunting memory of a Priest and decades of memories which help convict a perpetrator of sexual abuse, the outcome of which devastates her Sisters.

When internet dating proves disastrous her hopes of loosing her virginity fades fast.  Angie stops obsessing about it and takes up a teaching post.

There are truths and deceits in this tale; determination and good triumphing over bad.  Faith in people helps Angie find love in an unexpected way.

I met Pam Keevil at Swanwick this year and what a lovely lady she is.  I was able to buy a paperback copy from the bookstalls and hope to keep in touch via social media.

A signed copy

I have rated the book 5* on Amazon; it is available on Kindle or via the author or publisher.  Do visit their websites: pamkeevil.com and https://blackpear.net.