Tarnished Dreams

Thrilled to have her daughter back after she ran away from home in 2009, Jeanette catered to her every whim. She heard the accusations all over her small Minnesota community about how much she lied, but a mother's blinding love made Jeanette believe every word she uttered. Discovering her high school daughter was sending topless photos of herself electronically made her stomach lurch. Hearing the police say it was a crime left her speechless. A year later, Jeanette began to see the intricacies of her daughter's lies and manipulations THIS is some tough love.

Jeanette Lukowski of Bemidji, MN Jeanette Lukowski, born in Chicago, followed her muse to Minnesota in 1991. She's moved around a bit since then, with a slight detour to Wyoming, but still lives in her adopted state. Jeanette earned all three of her degrees post-divorce, while single-handedly raising her two wonderful children. Learn more about Jeanette's books atwww.jeanettelukowski.com.