The Story of Violet Lemon

"Violet Lemon" is a heart-wrenching, life-affirming journey through five decades of pain, survival, and ultimately—peace.

It begins in December 1970, when young Violet and her brother are torn from their home and the loving father they once knew. Thrust into a world of instability, abuse, and betrayal, Violet’s childhood becomes a battlefield. Raised by a toxic mother and an abusive stepfather, she grows up surrounded by domestic violence, mental illness, addiction, and poverty.

Told in powerful vignettes, this raw and poetic novel follows Violet over 50 years as she grapples with PTSD, loneliness, and a lifetime of emotional wounds. Along the way, we meet unforgettable characters whose stories intertwine with her own—each one revealing the complexity of trauma and the enduring resilience of the human spirit.

Despite it all, Violet learns how to trust again—thanks, in part, to the unexpected love of a dog who teaches her the language of loyalty, presence, and healing.

Equal parts devastating and uplifting, Violet Lemon is a female Forrest Gump—a sweeping, emotional odyssey that will leave you breathless and in tears. For anyone who’s ever faced darkness and longed for light, this story is a testament to the power of forgiveness, the beauty of letting go, and the quiet triumph of rebuilding a life worth living.

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