Amazed at how she feels on stage, she vows to explore this revelation and strives to hone it into a new found career. Cassie’s constant ‘tough -act’ demeanor translates further when participating in a school play her ‘acting skills’ win her positive praise. Facing ongoing criticism, her confusion and mistrust merge into a mask of stubborn defiance. Over time she is looked upon as a liability. At age 5 with the untimely passing of her Grandmother, we see how Cassie’s sliver of childhood innocence rapidly diminishes as she is passed through the ranks of various relatives. It is for this reason that every aspect of family life comes under close scrutiny when the circumstances of Cassie’s birth are established. Society in the late ’50’s and early 60’s often dictated the social norms of the day.
The italicized word “my” in the sentence “so I am sitting at my desk in my room” is a subtle indicator for the reader that this tiny word will become important in the narrative of Cassie’s life. We are given a small hint that our central character has a very direct and forthright attitude, as she remarks on her friend’s constant inquisitiveness about her life. Sharon Jennings’ long anticipated companion to the multi-nominated book Home Free has finally been launched!Ĭonnecting Dots is the heart wrenching story of feisty Cassandra Jovanovich, Leanne Mets’ ‘bosom’ friend, first introduced in ‘Home Free’. Publisher: Second Story Press Series : ‘Gutsy Girl’ 183p.:c2015
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