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In My Corner
Life lessons on both the important and mundane abound in this collection of writings by a small-town American wife and mother of three girls who recorded her day-to-day journey over two years while coping with both overwhelming and insignificant challenges.
194 pages, Paperback
First published September 23, 2011
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October 11, 2012
I was thrilled to read Susan's writings; beautiful memoirs from personal experience. I felt as if the author was talking next to me, so warm and personable. Surrounded with sincere friendships, 7 sisters, hubby and children, this very brave woman said, "I don't see much hope for conquering this beast that is cancer until the modern, brilliant, new remedies are paired with the ancient wisdoms."
I loved hearing about Susan sledding in the snow, arguing with a carnie, success with Girl Scout cookies and special times of re-energizing laughter with those that truly mattered and that is her beautiful family. The hardest thing must be to say good bye to your loved ones and I promise you, when you read Susan's Eulogy in the back of the book, you will be teary-eyed and deeply blessed.
5/5 stars. At first I wondered if the author was going to vent a lot because she had suffered so much loss in losing a home and then having to face brain cancer. What I found in Susan's writings was the complete opposite. Having memories to reflect upon and then sharing them since she got sick, is a remarkable journey to make with Susan in celebrating life. It's like facing Christmas as if it's your last time, along with embracing a bigger picture that indeed, it could be our last Christmas, too.
I loved hearing about Susan sledding in the snow, arguing with a carnie, success with Girl Scout cookies and special times of re-energizing laughter with those that truly mattered and that is her beautiful family. The hardest thing must be to say good bye to your loved ones and I promise you, when you read Susan's Eulogy in the back of the book, you will be teary-eyed and deeply blessed.
5/5 stars. At first I wondered if the author was going to vent a lot because she had suffered so much loss in losing a home and then having to face brain cancer. What I found in Susan's writings was the complete opposite. Having memories to reflect upon and then sharing them since she got sick, is a remarkable journey to make with Susan in celebrating life. It's like facing Christmas as if it's your last time, along with embracing a bigger picture that indeed, it could be our last Christmas, too.
February 10, 2014
This is a great collection of writing that, put all together, chronicle a mother's journey through cancer. A real tear-jerker at times, and laugh-out-loud funny at others!
July 13, 2012
Susan inserted articles she had written in between the progression of cancer in her life. A comical and serious read.
January 7, 2013
This book was written by a lady from my own town. I know 2 of her daughters well. I found this to be a silver lining in the middle of a terrible storm.
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