Bobo's Daughter by Bonnie Barnett Review and Giveaway

Product Details

• Hardcover: 232 pages
• Publisher: Synergy Books (September 14, 2010)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0984235876

Product Description

Bonnie Barnett first met her father at the circus. She was a four-year-old spectator; he was one of the world's most famous clowns, a veteran performer for shows like the Shrine Circus and The Ed Sullivan Show. Though his star persona was always present in the periphery of her life, she rarely got to see him in person, and the inconsistency of her mother, a former clown herself, only increased her loneliness. As she entered adulthood, put herself through college, and sought spiritual fulfillment, Bonnie found herself seeking out her father at every turn. It wasn't until she finally showed up at this doorstep that he stopped being a larger-than-life myth and became a very human father, full of faults, regrets, and love. Bobo's Daughter recounts Bonnie's quest for the affection and acceptance of her legendary father--and the lessons she learned along the way. 

About the author 

Bonnie Barnett was born and raised in Southern California.  She earned a BA in both art and psychology from California State University at Los Angeles and an MA in psychology from Pepperdine University.  She currently works as a Marriage, Family, and Child Therapist and Life Coach near Durham, North Carolina.

My Thoughts
This is a story about a woman trying to find her father and how she was able to handle the rejection she felt as she was growing up. Bonnie's father was a clown and traveled all over the world working as a famous clown and Bonnie saw her father infrequently. Because of her father issues, Bonnie had had no lasting relationships with the men she met. Her focus as an adult was to find her father and ask him why?? Why he was not there for her when she was growing up. This is a story that is heartwarming and sad at the same time. I was glad to see that things did work out in the end but at what cost? This book also tells the story of Bobo and Bonnie's mother JoJo who was the  first lady clown . After Bonnie was born JoJo's career as a clown was over and the marriage deteriorated, leaving  Bonnie without a father for many years. I enjoyed reading this book and found it very informative. Most people don't realize how hard of a life being in the circus can be, always traveling around and not settling in one spot for very long . I admired the author for being able to finally find what she was looking for with the help of the faith she had in God . A memoir that is a must to read. 
I received this book for review and was not monetarily compensated for my review.
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