Annabel

I love reading new authors! Kathleen Winter has become my new favorite with her book, Annabel. The story takes place in Labrador in the late 1960's. Wayne is born into a world were the roles of men and women are clearly defined. Unfortunately, the little baby is born as a hermaphrodite. His father, Treadway and a doctor decide the baby should be raised as a boy named Wayne. Wayne's mother, Jacinta mourns the daughter that she wanted, while Treadway attempts to teach Wayne all that a father should teach his son. As Wayne grows up he knows that he is more feminine than masculine and is accepting of that fact. Jacinta recognizes this and quietly nurtures Wayne's feminine side, Annabel.

This is a wonderful story of personal growth for all of the characters. It is a story of acceptance and unconditional love!