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2nd Line West: Love, Care and Share
A True story of Tragedy, Grief, Redemption, Joy and Fulfilment
Margie, a beautiful young widow with four children, created a haven in her family home on 2nd Line West for people who needed a place to land after life offered them up sadness, depression or misfortune. 2nd Line West became their place for a second chance.
In this loving memoir, Tom Herstad shares the story of his mother’s impact on many lives.
You'll witness a woman’s life, look deep into a family’s story, then read the amazing stories from so many of those she helped. Margie used her wisdom and strength to influence and coach the positive transformation of many souls, all the while reinventing herself.
These stories remind us of something we are born with, most everyone has forgotten.
A GRIPPING, UNFORGETTABLE true story of Grief, Redemption and JOY, YOU CAN'T PUT DOWN!...BONNIE KOGOS, AUTHOR AND NEWSPAPER COLUMNIST FOR THE SUDBURY STAR... .
A book is a tool that can be used as a pointer for the reader to look within, but not every book does this. Tom’s book, 2nd Line West does this and can be used to enhance one’s life.Michael Cupo – Author “It’s Monday is only in your mind”
Tom Herstad has done a lovely job of sharing with us the amazing story of his mother, Margie, and his family in 2nd Line West. I highly recommend this book for any individual or family wishing deeper and more loving connections with each other.Paul Saltzman, Emmy award winning Movie and Television Director/Producer
Margie, a beautiful young widow with four children, created a haven in her family home on 2nd Line West for people who needed a place to land after life offered them up sadness, depression or misfortune. 2nd Line West became their place for a second chance.
In this loving memoir, Tom Herstad shares the story of his mother’s impact on many lives.
You'll witness a woman’s life, look deep into a family’s story, then read the amazing stories from so many of those she helped. Margie used her wisdom and strength to influence and coach the positive transformation of many souls, all the while reinventing herself.
These stories remind us of something we are born with, most everyone has forgotten.
A GRIPPING, UNFORGETTABLE true story of Grief, Redemption and JOY, YOU CAN'T PUT DOWN!...BONNIE KOGOS, AUTHOR AND NEWSPAPER COLUMNIST FOR THE SUDBURY STAR... .
A book is a tool that can be used as a pointer for the reader to look within, but not every book does this. Tom’s book, 2nd Line West does this and can be used to enhance one’s life.Michael Cupo – Author “It’s Monday is only in your mind”
Tom Herstad has done a lovely job of sharing with us the amazing story of his mother, Margie, and his family in 2nd Line West. I highly recommend this book for any individual or family wishing deeper and more loving connections with each other.Paul Saltzman, Emmy award winning Movie and Television Director/Producer
192 pages, Paperback
Published April 25, 2021
About the author
Tom Herstad
4 books28 followersTom Herstad has always been a forward thinking, positive person, always up for any challenge life may throw at him. Born and bred in Ontario, Canada, Tom has been an avid hockey player and coach, passionate outdoor adventurer, cooking over camp fires and enjoying the 30,000 islands of Georgian Bay.
Throughout the last 25 years, Tom has had a profound impact on the people he has dealt with in business and in his personal life. He has led and inspired people from all walks of life, and has been an avid coach of young hockey talent.
Tom has also encouraged family and friends to empower themselves. All the while continuing his mother’s legacy: to help others to achieve their own full potential.
He decided he had to share with the world his exciting and life-changing adventures which he has experienced so far. Too many people only wish, dream and hope. That is why Tom’s story about his inspirational mother and what he has learned over the last 5 decades, has helped many people pursue their own dreams, look deeper into their own lives and what they could do to enjoy more happiness.
His book, Love, Care & Share can now help you. You will find a treasure trove of possibilities and how it can impact and inspire you and your own life.
Tom first started working in sales and marketing for Fortune 500 companies. He has been a manager, coach and entrepreneur since 1992. As an innovative entrepreneur Tom was one of the first people to introduce bamboo flooring to North America before demands for eco-friendly and sustainable resources made bamboo a mainstream product. He was the first to bring new product technology into three separate industries. He has also appeared on shows like HGTV “Decked Out” with Paul LaFrance and Mike Holmes in, “Ultimate Garage”.
For the past 14 years Tom has built a successful LED Lighting business, shedding physical light on people’s lives. Inspired by Jim Carrey and Steve Job's messages, he was drawn to complete his five year adventure. Taking a sabbatical away from his busy schedule, he set out to share his mother’s life story, her message, and what he learned. Through this book, Tom’s achievements in where light meets life are complemented with spiritual development.
Throughout the last 25 years, Tom has had a profound impact on the people he has dealt with in business and in his personal life. He has led and inspired people from all walks of life, and has been an avid coach of young hockey talent.
Tom has also encouraged family and friends to empower themselves. All the while continuing his mother’s legacy: to help others to achieve their own full potential.
He decided he had to share with the world his exciting and life-changing adventures which he has experienced so far. Too many people only wish, dream and hope. That is why Tom’s story about his inspirational mother and what he has learned over the last 5 decades, has helped many people pursue their own dreams, look deeper into their own lives and what they could do to enjoy more happiness.
His book, Love, Care & Share can now help you. You will find a treasure trove of possibilities and how it can impact and inspire you and your own life.
Tom first started working in sales and marketing for Fortune 500 companies. He has been a manager, coach and entrepreneur since 1992. As an innovative entrepreneur Tom was one of the first people to introduce bamboo flooring to North America before demands for eco-friendly and sustainable resources made bamboo a mainstream product. He was the first to bring new product technology into three separate industries. He has also appeared on shows like HGTV “Decked Out” with Paul LaFrance and Mike Holmes in, “Ultimate Garage”.
For the past 14 years Tom has built a successful LED Lighting business, shedding physical light on people’s lives. Inspired by Jim Carrey and Steve Job's messages, he was drawn to complete his five year adventure. Taking a sabbatical away from his busy schedule, he set out to share his mother’s life story, her message, and what he learned. Through this book, Tom’s achievements in where light meets life are complemented with spiritual development.
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August 11, 2025
This was an easy, soft yet pleasant read. It's a reminder that regardless of anyone's path in life, we all have room to grow and learn and who we become; is in direct relation to the choices we make.
Through out the book, Tom talks about what his mother taught him which occurs directly and indirectly through her life's journey. It's a valuable story and life experience for anyone to indulge in as it describes very detailed encounters that can paint a pretty picture even for those who only dream on a blank canvas. It's a reminder that good things do happen to good people and that the nice guy certainly does not finish last. I am left asking myself, Why did Gerry (Tom's father) leave to travel abroad in such a manner? Knowing his parenting style and keen sense of responsibility, why was there no real explanation? I was able to conclude an answer through out the book and was satisfied knowing that even when his father did leave, he did not leave them with nothing. He did not completely disappear. It's almost as if he knew they needed a break. That through the fight for the love of his life and better good of his family, he was almost losing himself.
Margie(Tom's mother) is completely selfless. She instills that in everyone simply because it's who she is. I don't believe it's always who she was and was something she grew into. Tom's father professed his love for Margie while she was pregnant with another mans child when they were still teenagers. His response to her was "I love you and always will"
Reading about her late second marriage and how she dealt with issues that arose and how she would result to old bad habits told me , she obtained a lot of patience with how Gerry loved her. We learn a lot about ourselves or simply make decisions on who we want to be indirectly and it's seldomly spoken on. Tom does a great job helping readers understand this and although the book is him informing the world of his mothers ways, deep within the lines there is the real unsung hero which is his father. I cover my mouthpiece and say "you should be ashamed of yourself" because a real man knows the power of a real woman, hence, Margie's grace that brought this book upon us.
This book is a reminder that who we choose to be is much more valuable than what we want to be.
Through out the book, Tom talks about what his mother taught him which occurs directly and indirectly through her life's journey. It's a valuable story and life experience for anyone to indulge in as it describes very detailed encounters that can paint a pretty picture even for those who only dream on a blank canvas. It's a reminder that good things do happen to good people and that the nice guy certainly does not finish last. I am left asking myself, Why did Gerry (Tom's father) leave to travel abroad in such a manner? Knowing his parenting style and keen sense of responsibility, why was there no real explanation? I was able to conclude an answer through out the book and was satisfied knowing that even when his father did leave, he did not leave them with nothing. He did not completely disappear. It's almost as if he knew they needed a break. That through the fight for the love of his life and better good of his family, he was almost losing himself.
Margie(Tom's mother) is completely selfless. She instills that in everyone simply because it's who she is. I don't believe it's always who she was and was something she grew into. Tom's father professed his love for Margie while she was pregnant with another mans child when they were still teenagers. His response to her was "I love you and always will"
Reading about her late second marriage and how she dealt with issues that arose and how she would result to old bad habits told me , she obtained a lot of patience with how Gerry loved her. We learn a lot about ourselves or simply make decisions on who we want to be indirectly and it's seldomly spoken on. Tom does a great job helping readers understand this and although the book is him informing the world of his mothers ways, deep within the lines there is the real unsung hero which is his father. I cover my mouthpiece and say "you should be ashamed of yourself" because a real man knows the power of a real woman, hence, Margie's grace that brought this book upon us.
This book is a reminder that who we choose to be is much more valuable than what we want to be.
February 7, 2025
An very good book on how we should cherish our relationships and learn from them.
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