A Delightful Trip Down Memory Lane- My Review of More Than Coffee by Lauren Scott #FantasticFridayReads #Memoir #Poetry

What Amazon Says

 

From the early woes of childhood and teen years, this collection of stories and poems paints a picture of young dreams and fears. But as adulthood sets in, these dreams and fears change. More than Coffee touches on love and loss, nature and endurance, marriage and parenting. In these memories, humor diffuses fear and taking risks proves to be a powerful method in boosting self-confidence. Through it all, whether in the wilderness near a sparkling lake or in the comfort of home, there’s nothing like a good cup of coffee. A poignant and reflective collection of verse and prose that is best enjoyed sipping your favorite coffee roast.

 

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My 5-Star Review

 

I bought this book after it came out a couple of years ago and forgot about it until I recently read about Lauren Scott’s latest poetry collection, Ever So Gently, which I’m also reading. I recently developed a taste for coffee and thought this would be the perfect book to read, though it’s not really about coffee. Since I do most of my reading before bed, drinking coffee while reading this book was out of the question, but a cup of hot chocolate created a nice substitute.

Being a musician, I was intrigued by Lauren Scott’s experiences singing solo and with choirs and saddened to learn that she put her music career on hold, as did I. I enjoyed reading about her family’s adventures backpacking in the wilderness, and the piece about her fear of spiders was fascinating. Other stories about how she and her husband met and how her parents met and the lives of her in-laws brought back more memories.

The poems, some rhyming and some free verse, add a nice touch. This short, sweet journey down Memory Lane is sure to please everyone.

 

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New! Why Grandma Doesn’t Know Me

Copyright 2021 by Abbie Johnson Taylor.

Independently published with the help of DLD Books.

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by Two Pentacles Publishing

 

Sixteen-year-old Natalie’s grandmother, suffering from dementia and confined to a wheelchair, lives in a nursing home and rarely recognizes Natalie. But one Halloween night, she tells her a shocking secret that only she and Natalie’s mother know. Natalie is the product of a one-night stand between her mother, who is a college English teacher, and another professor.

After some research, Natalie learns that people with dementia often have vivid memories of past events. Still not wanting to believe what her grandmother has told her, she finds her biological father online. The resemblance between them is undeniable. Not knowing what else to do, she shows his photo and website to her parents.

Natalie realizes she has some growing up to do. Scared and confused, she reaches out to her biological father, and they start corresponding.

Her younger sister, Sarah, senses their parents’ marital difficulties. At Thanksgiving, when she has an opportunity to see Santa Claus, she asks him to bring them together again. Can the jolly old elf grant her request?

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