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Plucked and Burned by Sylvia Tomlinson. Paperback, 8" x 6".
Redbud Publishing Co., P.O. Box 4402, Victoria, TX 77903-4402, USA. E-mail: info@redbudpublishing.com
Publication Date 2003. x + 237 pages. ISBN 0-9720293-2-X. Price $19.95
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Plucked and Burned, written by Sylvia Tomlinson and published by Redbud Publishing, is termed a fictional work, but the research and sincerity that have been used in this book bring it as close as we can get to non-fiction. This quality makes me more comfortable with my first review of a fictional work. I wasn't able to turn the pages quick enough to satisfy my desire to get to the bottom of this story. Being involved with farming and ranching in Oklahoma I was amazed at the accounts Ms. Tomlinson gives about life on "the farm".
I was also amazed at the plight of the chicken farmer. The way the intergrator or company representative treats the farmers and laborers involved in chicken production is regrettable. This story tells of a family's attempt to keep their farm, raise the thousands of chickens that "Poultry Unlimited" demands, and try to maintain some amount of dignity.
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Sylvia Tomlinson has a writing style that makes her prose interesting and entertaining. She takes the reader on a journey around the Oklahoma countryside through the eyes of "Doug Blackwelder". "Doug" is reluctantly attempting to help his fellow chicken producers to organize against the horrible treatment they are receiving from "Poultry Unlimited". "Doug" is also busy trying to uncover the mystery surrounding the death of one of his friends. His investigation leads the reader through mean turns and unexpected surprises.
The characters are well defined and very believable. It is easy to identify with these everyday characters and to become engrossed in their drama. In the end the author brings the different storylines together in a believable climax.
The only thing I did not like about this book was turning the last page and finding it had come to the end. I would recommend this book for anyone interested in great read and an intriguing plot.
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-Bryan Chrz Dr. Bryan Chrz is an independent Medical Examiner for the Workers' Compensation Court of the State of Oklahoma, and consults for Kenyon International Emergency Services. He received numerous certificates of recognition for his activities during the Alfred P. Murrah bombing including a proclamation from the Governor of Oklahoma and a certificate from the U.S. Department of Treasury and U.S. Customs. He was honored by the Oklahoma Dental Association with the Benjamin Franklin Scroll Award for his contributions to the ODA Journal. He is a fellow of the American Academy of Forensic Sciences. Dr. Chrz is a diplomate and officer of the American Board of Forensic Odontology. He also acts as an expert witness in criminal and civil trials. He is on the Board of Editors of Anil Aggrawal's Internet Journal of Forensic Medicine and Toxicology. |
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Sylvia Tomlinson
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