Molly Dreamed of days at the shore.
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Tuesday, December 20, 2011
Thursday, December 15, 2011
State College of Florida
Today my daughter attends her pinning ceremony as a graduate nurse from the State College of Florida. I will have the honor of stepping onto that stage and placing the pin on her lapel. Six years ago I graduated from the same school with an English - AA. Who would have known mother and daughter making history at the same college? This is the time when a mother feels she has succeeded....when her child sees the value of an education and sticks with it until she obtains her goals. I am so proud of you #1 daughter. I love you and wish for you greatness and more than anything else I wish for you to always feel the love I have for you today. I pray that my love will help you through the challenges of this life. Here is my toast Sheena 'Marina' - 'Cheers!'. Love, Mommy
Saturday, December 10, 2011
Wednesday, December 7, 2011
Dr Phil reads She Ain't My Sister
I sent both Dr Phil and his literary agent my book. My brother wanted to go on his show. I'm sorry my brother left w/o meeting him. He believed Dr Phil could help him.
Tuesday, December 6, 2011
State College Of Florida
Inspire 2011 magazine with my interview - I'm still in shock and so very happy to see 'She Ain't My Sister' is reaching more and more readers.
Sunday, December 4, 2011
SCF Inspire 2011 - She Ain't My Sister by Linda Ivy Cooper interview
http://www.scffoundation.net/
State College of Florida, Inspire 2011 magazine. The 2011 edition arrived yesterday. Included is my interview.
State College of Florida, Inspire 2011 magazine. The 2011 edition arrived yesterday. Included is my interview.
Friday, December 2, 2011
Thursday, December 1, 2011
'She Ain't My Sister' editor review
"I read (She Ain't My Sister) with a combination of horror and delight. Horror at the gritty reality it portrayed, and delight at the graceful storytelling. Molly is an incredible heroine, and her story will resonate with many people. Perhaps the book's greatest accomplishment is how it explains the process that goes into abuse and the feeling of hopelessness that such children must feel. On one hand it's a frightening book and on the other, a hopeful one. It is very, very powerful." Laurie Rosin
Sunday, November 27, 2011
She Ain't My Sister dedicated to my brother
October 27th, 2011 the world changed. My precious brother passed away in Lakeland, FL. November 25th his ashes were spread under this beautiful tree he loved in Indiana. The little boy of my past (see the dedication page of my book) had suffered all he could take. Rest in peace 'my Buddy' I miss you every day! I love you so very much!
Thursday, November 3, 2011
Tuesday, November 1, 2011
My 'Buddy' Is Gone
My brother passed away October 27th, 2011. My heart is truly broken. The little boy of my book NO longer suffers.
'She Ain't My Sister' page 77........
"Hey, Molly, look here.
Through an opening quite hidden in the center of the landfill was an oasis of sort's, and Jake and I quickly claimed it as our secret place.
"Hey lets make our own house," I said.
I discovered a discarded wicker couch and chair and positioned them as property borders. We attached old clothes to boards and staked them in the ground as survey lines.
"Jake, here's a shower curtain. Let's use it for a roof." It became a daily ritual on school days to visit our makeshift house.
If we lingered at the dump after school Granny would question Jake about his wet shoes. She was angry when she learned about our adventures. I just let Jake have fun and relished the enjoyment that we shared.
'She Ain't My Sister' page 77........
"Hey, Molly, look here.
Through an opening quite hidden in the center of the landfill was an oasis of sort's, and Jake and I quickly claimed it as our secret place.
"Hey lets make our own house," I said.
I discovered a discarded wicker couch and chair and positioned them as property borders. We attached old clothes to boards and staked them in the ground as survey lines.
"Jake, here's a shower curtain. Let's use it for a roof." It became a daily ritual on school days to visit our makeshift house.
If we lingered at the dump after school Granny would question Jake about his wet shoes. She was angry when she learned about our adventures. I just let Jake have fun and relished the enjoyment that we shared.
Tuesday, October 25, 2011
Saturday, October 22, 2011
Thursday, October 20, 2011
Tuesday, October 18, 2011
Met Timothy Zahn Author: Star Wars: Heir to the Empire: The 20th Anniversary Edition
Monday, October 17, 2011
Sunday, October 16, 2011
Book Discussion / Reading & Signing
I just turned 50 years old and yet I know the accomplishment of having finally written & published this book has arrived at the exact time! I was talking with my brother Forrest the other day and making note that when he and I leave this earth 'our mark' will have been made through this book, 'She Ain't My Sister' by Linda Ivy Cooper. The world will have known: Linda Carol Cooper (Ashburn, Headrick, Ivy) and Forrest Cecil Headrick (Ashburn).
http://store-locator.barnesandnoble.com/event/3115861
http://store-locator.barnesandnoble.com/event/3115861
Monday, September 26, 2011
Monday, September 5, 2011
Book Signing 'She Ain't My Sister' by Linda Ivy Cooper
October 22, 2011 @ 2pm
Barnes & Noble - Sarasota, FL
http://store-locator.barnesandnoble.com/store/2737
http://store-locator.barnesandnoble.com/store/2737
Saturday, August 27, 2011
Saturday, August 20, 2011
Thursday, August 18, 2011
Thursday, August 11, 2011
Alumni Interview 8-11-11
http://www.scffoundation.net/news/newsevents.htm
Today I was interviewed for the FALL Alumni Magazine of State College of Florida
Today I was interviewed for the FALL Alumni Magazine of State College of Florida
Tuesday, August 9, 2011
Monday, August 8, 2011
Received this message from a friend today!
"Recommended your book to a Rhode Island friend who was Exec Dir of a Domestic Violence shelter and now serves on their board (where I once served). She couldn't put the book down and said it brought her to tears. I'm not a reader, but she described your story and my heart goes out to you. Thank you for helping victims of abuse by sharing your story and letting them know they are not alone. You are one strong, fabulous lady!"
Saturday, July 30, 2011
Tuesday, July 26, 2011
She Ain't My Sister by Linda Ivy Cooper
"I read (She Ain't My Sister) with a combination of horror and delight. Horror at the gritty reality it portrayed, and delight at the graceful storytelling. Molly is an incredible heroine, and her story will resonate with many people. Perhaps the book's greatest accomplishment is how it explains the process that goes into abuse and the feelings of hopelessness that such children must feel. On one hand it's a frightening book and on the other, a hopeful one. It is very, very powerful." Laurie Rosin, book editor of 32 national best sellers.
Sunday, July 24, 2011
Friday, July 22, 2011
WUSF Radio
Today I will be interviewed on my book 'She Ain't My Sister' - the child of my past will come forward and those who care to listen will have been honored to meet Molly.
Wednesday, July 20, 2011
She Ain't My Sister - SNN Local 6 News interview - July 13th, 2011
http://sarasota.patch.com/listings/circle-books#youtube_video-7069429
See my SNN News 6 'She Ain't My Sister' by Linda Ivy Cooper interview here.
See my SNN News 6 'She Ain't My Sister' by Linda Ivy Cooper interview here.
Thursday, June 2, 2011
'She Ain't My Sister' by Linda Ivy Cooper
Molly is an adult. She has returned to the home of her childhood. The setting where she begins to tell her story is Bradenton, Florida. She remembers and begins to reveal the secrets of a past shared by four displaced children. Molly and her brother Jake were given up for adoption to their mother's sister, (a victim of abuse and sexual molestation) and her husband the ex-marine of German heritage. Jake suffers both physical and mental abuse at the hands of his new father. Molly is convinced if she does everything possible to please her new parents, they will love her. But, when her new father withholds food from her as a way to lose weight and her mother forcibly removes her teeth; she comes to believe they hate her because she is ugly. Through divorce and other atrocities, one-by-one the three other children are banished from the family. Molly is left to face the downward spiral of a mother obsessed with grandeur thoughts of fame; associated with a distorted view of religion.
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