All But Six – More Praise and Reviews

“We all have a story. There are those who delight in their memories and write them down in hopes of guiding others toward their proffered happiness. Some choose to wash away their past by simply forgetting it altogether, while others cannot forget and write books about how they have been destroyed by their own narrative.

And then there is Terrina Troy’s story, All But Six. First of all, she chose NOT to forget the horrific events that have comprised her life. As she retrieved and relived the agonizing details, she was somehow able to steadfastly cling to those rare snippets of happiness and joy she once had experienced; within her anger came shadows of inner peace, within hatred came memories of unconditional love, within fear came buried bursts of strength—all real, all felt, all remembered at the same time. As I read, I met the players in Terrina’s story, each with his own set of rules. I cried, laughed and literally cursed out loud! Once again, I am reminded of how totally alone each of us is in this life – no one really knows another person’s story—ever. But luckily, there are those who have the ability to offer us a minute glimpse into their own lonely journey, so that we might not feel so lost. Terrina’s extraordinary gift of being able to remember, realize, understand and forgive and THEN write it down so that we can walk with her through the carnage is something I will long remember.
Thank you, Terrina, for baring your soul to us. You have taught us and inspired us—in the end, we have all become better, stronger people because of you. Well done!” –Marguerite

“Enthralling…I cannot put it down! The author’s writing style allowed me to become submerged in each scene…to feel the trials and tribulations, the bond and the moments of outrageous hilarity. It is an intimate peek into a complicated yet loving relationship, one that reveals hard knocks, tough choices and unforgettable life lessons. Be ready to reflect on your own life, relations, and circumstances and see it all a bit differently than you did before. Loving this book!” –Zahid

“A Book Club Must! All But Six by Terrina Troy took me by surprise-pleasantly! For me, Troy’s story is told in a way that brings to life fascinating personalities and humor in the face of challenges. Her stories are so unusual in some ways, and universal in other ways. I’ve always been interested in how humans develop their life perspectives and Troy’s book grasped my attention from page one in that regard! I did not want to stop reading and sped through the book. It’s a valuable and entertaining read for anyone, and especially rich for a book club discussion!!!!” –Happy Amazon Customer

“I love finding great new authors! All But Six, by Terrina Troy was hard to put down due to Troy’s excellent story telling skills. Interestingly, her real life characters are complex, but somehow down to earth at the same time. Troy’s real experiences had me laughing at moments, gasping at others and finally I fell quiet with respect. Read All But Six for yourself and/or as a great choice for your adult book club. It’s a winner!” –Barnes and Noble Customer

“Some memoirs are so boring—NOT THIS ONE! It’s raw, honest and real. I found myself feeling like I lived it, too. I was captivated by the author’s style and wit. The humor is unique and the father character is unforgettable! Definitely sharing it with my book club friends.” –Sarah