Patricia Haynes

A bridge

to the

mainland

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Patricia Haynes was born to very young parents in New York in August 1940. She was their firstborn. Shortly thereafter her mother gave her three siblings. Two sisters and a brother. They lived in a beautiful large home in New York with parks within walking distance.

She graduated from high school and regretfully got married to get away from home, not knowing there were other options. She had several good jobs working in offices. While working, she went on to take two years of continuing education in various colleges.

She has a love for the arts. She did oil and acrylic painting and then later went on to be a successful photographer. She had her own business for many years and did many art shows. She has won several awards over the years for her work.

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★★★★★

Once I started reading A Bridge to the Mainland, I couldn’t put it down. Ms. Knight’s writing style made me feel like I was right beside her throughout her challenges and triumphs. I was saddened when her parents wouldn’t/couldn’t give her the love, attention and praise she desperately needed. I cringed when she decided to marry the wrong man for all the wrong reasons. The details Ms. Knight shares about her years of fear and abuse give the reader a unique window into the heart wrenching decision of leaving a husband and possibly losing her children. It was easy to understand why she fell victim to the use of drugs to numb her pain.

Jo Ann C. Kocher

★★★★★

This book is about hope. It’s about never giving up and stresses the importance of being honest with yourself. The author writes as if she is you or me; she could be your neighbor or a family member.

Reading this book flashed me back to my childhood, to forgotten coping mechanisms in challenging times. It reminded me that my own choices had consequences, some better than others. It reaffirmed that no form of suppression is tolerable in life’s lessons. Positive self-esteem is a right, and as the author shows, our unique gift.

Kelly M. Kronberg

★★★★★

Awe-inspiring book regarding the perseverance and strength that it takes to deal with mental, physical, and emotional abuse. It is raw, honest, and incredibly personal and quite frankly; remarkable. I soundly applaud the author for the strength it takes to come out triumphant in spite of the cards life gives you, for understanding that we are the authors of our own stories, and reaching for that greener grass across the mountains. I am glad you found your mainland.

Karol Bernau