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Meet Me In The Mountains

by Candy Marie Bridges (Goodreads Author)

4.24 of 5 stars 4.24 · rating details · 21 ratings · 9 reviews

A memoir by Candy Marie Bridges.

Watch me use creative outlets in my young age to maintain sanity. I tell stories of how I overcame personal challenges all through my childhood. Let me vent to you about my father who drinks too much and severed our family by divorcing my Mom. See me standing at the foot of the stairs listening to him yell at my Mom after he gets home late...more

Paperback, First edition, 334 pages

Published August 8th 2011 by Createspace (first published August 1st 2011)

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Jan 05, 2012 Ashley rated it 5 of 5 stars

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I absolutely loved this book. I got a glimpse into a woman's life, and I don't even know her. I feel like I do know her now, and she feels like a friend. This book made me delve into my own life and look back at the good things/bad things and see how God worked through these occurences. I am only 26 years old (almost 27), so my life hasn't been too long; however, some lives are more eventful than others. I had a best friend like Candy, but she has sadly passed away. Now I consider my Husband my...more

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Nov 06, 2011 Terry rated it 5 of 5 stars Recommends it for: Christians, especially Catholics

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Once in awhile, you find that rare gem of a book that touches you deep in your heart. In those intimate places where hope, discouragement, painful memories, past mistakes, etc. like to hide. This book does just that, however, it doesn't stop there. It brings along healing, hope & light; a pot of spiritual soup, good conversation and the love of a good friend with it...

Candy Marie Bridges is that friend. She shares her life as it has been thus far, and let me reassure you, it has not been an...more

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Dec 09, 2011 Roy rated it 4 of 5 stars

This book is called a memoir, perhaps better presented as an autobiography, the story of a woman who has seen much in her life and persevered through it, bolstered by her faith. It is written from the heart and is heart-felt and heart-touching. The telling is of and by a woman who shares her story with charm and grace. It is very personal, almost to the point where the reader can feel to be intruding. Yes the author has invited us into her life, very willing to share it.

We start by learning of t...more This book is called a memoir, perhaps better presented as an autobiography, the story of a woman who has seen much in her life and persevered through it, bolstered by her faith. It is written from the heart and is heart-felt and heart-touching. The telling is of and by a woman who shares her story with charm and grace. It is very personal, almost to the point where the reader can feel to be intruding. Yes the author has invited us into her life, very willing to share it.

We start by learning of the young woman who appears very typical of children who grew up in southern California. Like so many families, hers is also torn apart by alcohol. Her trust in God and her willingness to persevere despite the set-backs shows through from the early pages and throughout the book. We see her live and love, raise children, suffer loss, rebound from that loss, and move into the service of others as a result of her loss.

Everyone has a story to tell. There are millions of people who have gone through the steps of childhood and adolescence, marriage, raising a family, buying houses, trying to develop a career, supporting a spouse with his or her aspirations. This author took the time and energy to actually write it down, telling us how she applied her faith to see herself through the things that were put in her path, often in the form of situations she called godincidences. We should be thankful that she did.

The book is presented in a way that facilitates its use in reading groups, perhaps best serving by people who have similar backgrounds. It also has a series of end notes from the author’s godmother. Although the questions are very personal (and ones that could be difficult sharing with strangers), they do provoke thinking about our own lives and how we would react in similar situations. It can certainly be a help to those who need an example of strength and service.

It is likely that this book will never reach a best-seller list, never be nominated for a Booker or Pulitzer, never be the source of a Nobel. The writing is a bit rough (and, frankly, could use a good copy editor) and in need of polish but it is an inspiring book to read and, in sum, an overall story of strength, resilience, faith, and service. It will be a challenge and encouragement to all who pick it up.
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Oct 02, 2011 Sarah rated it 5 of 5 stars

I'm so proud of my mom for sharing her story through writing a memoir. She has a "the glass is half full" perspective and her faith has helped her be strong through the trials of life. I would recommend reading this book for a book study or as a reminder that perspective and attitude can change the outlook of any situation.

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Jan 06, 2012 Sharon rated it 3 of 5 stars

Shelves: first-reads, good-reads

I read this book as a First Reads winner. I appreciate the story as a life lived for God. The author chose to take was given to her and make the best of it. It was refreshing to read of her desire to walk close to God and to always please him with her life. It was an easy read and therefore made for an enjoyable read. There was nothing extra special about the book other than it was her story. Maybe because I read many books I found it to be similar in many ways to other stories of hardship and w...more

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Jun 30, 2012 Angel rated it 4 of 5 stars

This book was a quick read and somewhat of an inspirational read.

The one area that rubbed me the wrong way is that Candy seemed to think that anything that has "Catholic" stamped on it is somehow the better option. I have been raised in the Catholic church and I no longer call myself anything other than Spiritual. I don't care for anybody who thinks their way is THE WAY.

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Mar 06, 2013 Candy Bridges added it · (Review from the author) Recommends it for: Catholic Christians

I have finished the narrated version of my memoir, Meet Me In The Mountains. You can listen to a sample and purchase at
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May 06, 2012 Teri rated it 5 of 5 stars

I just finished the book yesterday, and am still reflecting on how beautiful and honest it is. Candy admits to reading maybe 2 books prior to writing this one. Her writing flows from her heart and is not colored by other styles.

She takes us on a journey from her childhood to now. Going through her childhood and teen years reminded me of mine. It's funny the thoughts that go through your head when faced with different aspects of life. Like Candy, my dad abused alcohol and my parents divorced when...more

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About Candy Marie Bridges

As soon as I was born, my parents named me Candy Cotten.

Although the name sounds sweet, I turned out to be stubborn, faith-filled and creative. I was raised in Southern California until the age of twenty. At that time, in 1981 I married Michael Roe and we moved to Chandler Arizona. I was a stay at home mom and built up a home based business creating calligraphy projects for companies and myself. I...more

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