tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1462118561493735191.post2067912885054168290..comments2024-03-11T03:25:46.200-04:00Comments on Kayla's Reads and Reviews: The Soul's Sonata by Rachael WadeKayla Eklundhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15429489446053227680noreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1462118561493735191.post-55794819063296786802012-01-09T23:17:36.680-05:002012-01-09T23:17:36.680-05:00I have a friend that stays with her husband becaus...I have a friend that stays with her husband because she doesn't know any other way. She constantly gets verbally and physically abused and just puts up with it because she loves him and wants to stay with him. We've tried to get her help, and she refused.Kayla Eklundhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15429489446053227680noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1462118561493735191.post-35326434157233778442012-01-08T10:12:36.836-05:002012-01-08T10:12:36.836-05:00Wow, you know what? I never considered the second ...Wow, you know what? I never considered the second theory. That's an interesting perspective, especially since it's one that many women take. It's definitely a realistic path. Many women become used to that type of treatment and don't know any other way...I know that's what happened to my mom.<br /><br />I agree, though. I think Emily knows what's best for her and knows that there's nothing good waiting for her if she ever returned.www.RachaelWade.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05813903586220240691noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1462118561493735191.post-51885240116653642902012-01-06T14:45:27.426-05:002012-01-06T14:45:27.426-05:00I figured it could go one of two ways.
1. She wou...I figured it could go one of two ways. <br />1. She would move on with her life and follow her dreams.<br />2. He would find her and apologize. She would take him back, just to go through the cycle of abuse once again.<br /><br />She seems way too smart and strong to pick the second choice.Kayla Eklundhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15429489446053227680noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1462118561493735191.post-8168835734589700352012-01-06T09:28:58.370-05:002012-01-06T09:28:58.370-05:00I love (and second) that theory! ;)I love (and second) that theory! ;)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1462118561493735191.post-65826384725666469852012-01-06T02:00:46.076-05:002012-01-06T02:00:46.076-05:00My theory is that after some time, Emily found the...My theory is that after some time, Emily found the strength to move on with her life and do great things, including getting accepted into Julliard, and went on to be a great musician.Kayla Eklundhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15429489446053227680noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1462118561493735191.post-40310925233734408402012-01-05T09:18:46.589-05:002012-01-05T09:18:46.589-05:00@Julie Almost forgot--if you have a second, Julie,...@Julie Almost forgot--if you have a second, Julie, feel free to leave your thoughts on the story on the e-short page here: http://www.rachaelwade.com/?page_id=1450<br /><br />Thanks again for reading!www.RachaelWade.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05813903586220240691noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1462118561493735191.post-7169638424190915762012-01-05T09:17:35.359-05:002012-01-05T09:17:35.359-05:00@Kayla I haven't planned on continuing the sto...@Kayla I haven't planned on continuing the story, but who knows, maybe some day. At the time, it felt finished and I'm not sure I could go back. I liked leaving the future open for Emily and for the reader to imagine the best for her. I am working on a collection of short stories that I plan to release at some point (and The Soul's Sonata will be included), so I might include a sequel at that point. We'll see...www.RachaelWade.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05813903586220240691noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1462118561493735191.post-88247662359596758552012-01-05T09:13:13.194-05:002012-01-05T09:13:13.194-05:00@Julie "Most people don't realize that th...@Julie "Most people don't realize that the weakest person in an abusive relationship is the abuser."<br /><br />You hit the nail on the head with that one. I've fortunately never suffered physical abuse, but have other forms of abuse and truly believe it takes a massive amount of inner strength to pull yourself out of something so toxic, especially when you have no support system. I actually wrote this short during a time my mom was in a physically abusive marriage. He almost killed her, and I used this to relay the admiration I had for her strength to get out when she did. And she had no support system because she'd pushed everyone away at the time (due to his controlling ways). So I really focused on that. She was strong and he was weak, even though he had all of the "power." No matter what he took from her physically, he couldn't take her soul, her inner strength. Thank you so much for reading and commenting on this.I love hearing how you've interpreted it.<br /><br />Much love,<br />Rachael<br />xowww.RachaelWade.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05813903586220240691noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1462118561493735191.post-76140123534851956302012-01-05T00:35:25.724-05:002012-01-05T00:35:25.724-05:00Agreed Julie. I've been through physical abuse...Agreed Julie. I've been through physical abuse before, and I don't like how most people sweep it under the rug or refuse to talk about it like it doesn't happen. It happens to a lot of people. I think it's pretty amazing when an author covers an abuse story, and isn't afraid to talk about the topic, especially in more than one book, like Rachael has.Kayla Eklundhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15429489446053227680noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1462118561493735191.post-57346020197203117312012-01-05T00:33:01.014-05:002012-01-05T00:33:01.014-05:00Thanks Rachael. I'm glad you liked it. Do you ...Thanks Rachael. I'm glad you liked it. Do you plan on writing a sequel (SPOILER ALERT for anyone else reading this) about Emily possibly getting into Juilliard or auditioning again? I think it would be great to see how life progresses for since she's out of the abusive relationship.Kayla Eklundhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15429489446053227680noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1462118561493735191.post-35015120276739814272012-01-05T00:06:27.031-05:002012-01-05T00:06:27.031-05:00Great review Kayla! Physical abuse is one of thos...Great review Kayla! Physical abuse is one of those subjects that not many people want to cover, but enough can not be said on the subject. I'm glad that you pointed out the fact that you felt that Emily really was a strong woman, because that was the same feeling that I got from her. Most people don't realize that the weakest person in an abusive relationship is the abuser.JulieJhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04845100273633881750noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1462118561493735191.post-25292945664716574192012-01-04T22:57:28.677-05:002012-01-04T22:57:28.677-05:00I loved reading your thoughts on this, especially ...I loved reading your thoughts on this, especially the fact that Mrs. Han intrigued you enough that you wanted to know more about her. She's such a tiny yet significant character in this short and I really enjoyed writing about her brief influence in Emily's life.<br /><br />Thanks for taking the time to write this review and best of luck with the new blog.<br /><br />Much love,<br />Rachael<br />xowww.RachaelWade.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05813903586220240691noreply@blogger.com