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My Daughter's Book

One year and a half to struggle through 38 years of memories about my daughter and record them in a way that could shed light on being disabled or raising a disabled child. Of course she is not just disabled, she is capable of many more things then she isn't, but still, that is how society sees her. It is her reality. And now, it is her book. She wanted it to be about how her disabilities made her life so difficult and that's what it is. Months of reliving the struggles and putting them down on paper are done. I hope I have the energy or the right contacts to make it available to people who are going through similiar situations or people who want a peek into my daughter's life. That's the next piece. Maybe the right person will come along and do a better job than I could. Anyway, I'm done and I'm not writing another true or sad thing again ever! Maybe romance novels!! Cheers.

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bluegum said about 1 year ago ...

I would like to read your book about your daughters journey when it is published .

Hmmm a Barbara Cartlin one about a handsome but nerdy wealthy scoundrel meets a shy ,petal of a schoolteacher on board a ship boarded by pirate scallywags .and it must have a happily ever after.

Blue.

creativewoman said about 1 year ago ...

You are very inspirational. :-)

woman said about 1 year ago ...

Hi Blue. You shall have a copy. Now about those romance novels... that's quite q plot you have cooked up. You going to help me??

bluegum said about 1 year ago ...

Yes dear lady ,i have devoured a great number of Barbara Cartlin romance novels so to cook up a toe tingling plot of dastly deeds from the scallywags side would be a pushover .what woman can resist getting their earlobe nibbled on .

Blue.

woman said about 1 year ago ...

Well Blue, it depends on the nibbler!

bluegum said about 1 year ago ...

true,but a good nibbler has broken down many thorny barricade.

Blue.

uniquely-learning said about 1 year ago ...

I'm excited for you and this book. Of course I'll be placing my order for it, and would love the author to sign it for me. ;)

woman said about 1 year ago ...

Blue, you HAVE been reading those books!

woman said about 1 year ago ...

Uni. Thanks! I'm pretty excited about finishing it. I'm always hearing the clock ticking on projects and one is completed I'm relieved. Of course I'll sign it for you. Hugs.

hegemone said about 1 year ago ...

Woman, I admire you for going through what you went through for this book, and for your father's. I know a lot of heart, soul, time & tears were put in those pages and I wouldn't mind getting a peek at both of them.

woman said about 1 year ago ...

Hege-No peeking! Only reading!! lol.

woman said about 1 year ago ...

Hi CW-I missed you up there first in line! Thanks for your kind words.

wombat said about 1 year ago ...

I'm bowing to you (and a bit in shame for my laziness) but I am so proud to read this! The book sounds like it came from the heart, of course, and I would love to read it, also. Congratulations on your accomplishment!

You may know that I've been trying to follow in your footsteps, but maybe I've been going about it the wrong way.

I think I had it in my head that if I could "write a book" I would be doing something so out of my realm, and I've made it a harder job than it probably is. And now I know why!

It's not coming from my heart. I've just been trying to be a "good writer" on something that's really not in my heart. Maybe I need to start over on something. I don't know.

But I would like it if you could one day if you have time to share more of your writing experiences with me--the day to day struggles and how you kept the energy and faith in yourself going.

That said--once again.....I am bowing with humble grace. And so, so, so from my heart.........congratulations!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Best of luck with it and much success to you!

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