Too Damn Dumb to Think

by Diana Wright, Bernie DeCoke

Just a tiny flap of pig tissue, but such an influence in Diana’s life. She began by sewing the tissue into heart valves, moved on to engineering a new concept modifying the orifice of the valve, and finally founded a medical device manufacturing company. Her childhood on a farm, with its exposure to incessant hard work and the pain of childhood sexual abuse, instilled in her the strength and determination necessary to conquer a mystifying and debilitating illness, her husband’s attempt to take over her company, and her desires so forceful they pose threats to her very identity. Join Diana as she strives to maintain her audacious grasp on life and learns that wallowing in the mud may be necessary for a time, but staying there is not allowed.

214 pages, Paperback

Published June 1, 2019

Reviews

[Debbie Ann · Rating 4 out of 5]

Diana Wright is a successful entrepreneur and talented biological engineer. It was her modification for the orifice of a heart valve that ultimately gave her the opportunities and confidence to found her own medical device company. But the path to this success was pockmarked. A difficult childhood, marred by an abusive step father. Nine years working part time to help her obtain an undergraduate Biological Science degree. Difficult marriages to men determined to dominate her life and her work.
We are brought intimately into her life during a time when she struggles with a mysterious illness that almost destroys her. We learn this isn't her only struggle. She is also challenged by another illness, a latent, debilitating mental agony created by scars of abuse and resulting self doubt. She finds herself frozen into a pattern of poor judgement that inevitably leads her away from her real lesbian identity. But Ms. Wright conquers both illnesses and ultimately, with help, embraces herself--her true sexuality, her true competence.
A hopeful read about acceptance and growth. In all areas of life.