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[Kmart85]

The first time I read Dolores Claiborne, I had just gone through a rough time in my life. I had to go to court for my stepfather molesting me for 3 years of my life. I was in 7th grade. I had seen the movie when I was younger and decided to read the book.

Stephen King's portrayal of Dolores, Vera, and Selena helped me to become stronger. I got to see how a woman can stand her ground and not let the deadbeat men get her down.

Since then, I have read Dolores 3 more times. I am currently in the process of reading it again.

What I want to know is, How has Dolores's story helped you?

[michal]

You are very brave to share this, and you sound very brave to me -handling all of this and looking to see what you've gained as a person instead of focusing at your loss. To me this book really helped me understand how strong women can be - how they can be there for each other as well as for themselves. Funny when I think about it. Dolores is nothing like me... and yet she is.

[Gondwana]

Thank you for sharing your story with us, Kmart.
Dolores Claiborne will always be one of my very favourite books. I don't understand how it doesn't get more attention.
Dolores taught me that we might never know or see the real heroes of life.

[davemelnick]

I haven't read it...yet, but my mom read it when I was having brain surgery. Thanx for the info.:grinning:
The first time I read Dolores Claiborne, I had just gone through a rough time in my life. I had to go to court for my stepfather molesting me for 3 years of my life. I was in 7th grade. I had seen the movie when I was younger and decided to read the book.

Stephen King's portrayal of Dolores, Vera, and Selena helped me to become stronger. I got to see how a woman can stand her ground and not let the deadbeat men get her down.

Since then, I have read Dolores 3 more times. I am currently in the process of reading it again.

What I want to know is, How has Dolores's story helped you?