Understanding: An Anthology of Significant and True Life Events
by Stevie Turner et al.
Copyright 2019
In this anthology, edited by fellow blogger Stevie Turner, contributors, me included, share stories of life-altering events such as sexual abuse, traumatic accidents, and teen pregnancy. My story is about my years of caring for my late husband as outlined in My Ideal Partner- How I Met, Married, and Cared for the Man I Loved Despite Debilitating Odds Stevie also includes her story of how she survived thyroid cancer.
Most stories are in the form of an interview. Stevie sent us each twenty questions about our experiences, which most of us answered. One author, though, chose to provide her answers in the form of an essay. At the beginning of each story is the author’s biographical information.
I enjoyed reading many of these uplifting stories of courage and determination in the face of adversity. For me, caregiving wasn’t fun, but many authors here endured a lot worse. This book has a strong message. No matter what curve balls life throws at you, keep going, and things will get better.
My Books
My Ideal Partner: How I Met, Married, and Cared for the Man I Loved Despite Debilitating Odds
That’s Life: New and Selected Poems
How to Build a better Mousetrap: Recollections and Reflections of a Family Caregiver
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Thanks for reviewing our book. I enjoyed reading your entry and admire your strength and compassion. Not sure if I could have done it. xo
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You’re welcome, Darlene. I also enjoyed reading your entry. Have a great day!
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Thanks for the review, Abbie. Life sure does throw us curveballs sometimes!
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You’re right, Stevie. It certainly does, but we do our best at bat. I’m glad you liked the review.
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Reblogged this on Stevie Turner and commented:
Thanks to Abbie Johnson Taylor for this review of our anthology ‘Understanding’.
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Thanks for sharing a review of our collaborative anthology Abbie 🙂
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You’re welcome. I’m glad you enjoyed the review. Thank you for stopping by. I update on Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays, so please come again.
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Will do Abbie. Thank you. ❤
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Thanks for the review Abbie.. have a lovely weekend. hugs
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You’re welcome, Sally. I’m sorry it took me so long to get back to you. I just returned from a great weekend at a writers’ conference. I hope you also had a nice weekend.
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