Book review: Porter Brothers’ Tragedy: The Untold Story by Glenn Porter (Author), Steven W Porter (Author)

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Austin Macaulay Publisher

Pub date November 30, 2022

ISBN 9781685624712

Price $30.87 (USD) Paperback, $5.81 Hardcover, $4.50 Kindle edition

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Glenn and Steven, the Porter brothers, were young and naive, with dreams of marrying into good families. They worked hard at the wealthy Marchands’ home-run boarding homes, where the couple’s two youngest daughters caught their attention. But soon the Marchands begin to dictate their lives. Wary of the Marchands’ relentless interference, the brothers left their jobs, unaware their lives would be turned upside down. The girls branded them as “runners,” scared away by the commitment of marriage. And the Marchand launched a statewide manhunt, determined to keep the Porters from destroying their family’s image. The brothers soon realized that their pursuit of a content life had come at a deadly cost. Within the tapestry of this harrowing tale lies a dark portrayal of greed, lust, betrayal, and inhumanity. With sincerity and frankness, the authors weave a narrative that delves into the complexities of love and relationships, showcasing unbreakable sibling bonds and the destructive power of dysfunctional family ties. As readers follow the tumultuous journey of the Porter brothers, they will be gripped by their unwavering bond and left yearning to uncover the depths of their suffering. Written in a raw and sincere first-person voice, this non-fiction piece reads like a work of fiction. Intriguing through and through.

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