Finding Gloria is an honest and open look at what happens when someone has been severally abused; how it takes years to recover and how it can affect one’s life along the way - It is a story of hope, healing and survival that most readers will find inspirational.
The Book has been published via Amazon CreateSpace and Lulu and is available as Hardcover (Special Edition), Paperback and eBook via the Author's Website, Amazon, B&N and others – 261 pages – released in April 2012.
About the Book
In Finding Gloria, the author tells her story beginning from the moment she was given up for adoption. In this inspirational yet heartbreaking memoir, Marianne Curtis exposes her upbringing in an abusive adoptive home where she was beaten and starved, until she bravely flees for her life as a teenager.
Faced with homelessness, she marries at eighteen and by the young age of 24 has four children. Outwardly her life appears to be perfect but the echoes of her mother's abuse ring loudly, affecting her most basic life choices. She stumbles and falls repeatedly while attempting to find the real purpose of her life.
On the heels of her adoptive mother’s death, the author finds her birth family after a 40 year separation. Along with the true origins of her existence, she finally finds understanding, love, peace and acceptance she missed during the first four decades of her life.
With honest openness, "Finding Gloria" chronicles the author’s desperate attempts to rise out of the ashes, until her “light bulb moment” as she discovers everything she grew up believing about herself was based on lies. Armed with forgiveness she discovers she can’t run from her past, but she can change her future.
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The Book is also available as a Special Limited Hardcover Edition (via Lulu - see Link below) and includes additionally 40 exclusive photographs.
Reviews (Excerpts)
- “I have just finished this book and must say I was shocked, saddened and overjoyed for Marianne all in one book. She has shared the most personal moments and still comes out smiling at the end, it truly teaches you that no matter what you deal with in life, nothing is impossible to overcome. Thank you for sharing your story, it is one that I will never forget. I will be recommending this book to all of my friends.” - Tracey (Amazon)
- “I downloaded your book early this morning and couldn't put it down. What a gripping life story you've shared. I was shocked, and in tears throughout your story and couldn't wait to see what would happen next! Thank you for baring your soul and sharing your story Marianne! I will recommend it to everyone i know! ” - Allie (Amazon)
- “This is a brave and inspirational account of the authors life experiences that is at times shocking but always interesting. The twists and turns are fascinating throughout the book. Not 'light reading' but a story that had to be told. I can highly recommend this book to all.” - Mia Randall
- “The courage to expose the best and the worst of oneself for all the public to see is a rare strength. Marianne shows that strength page after page.” ― Dan Guetre, Publisher
About the Author
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| Author Marianne Curtis |
While she prefers investigative pieces, Ms. Curtis does not limit her expertise. Over the years she has covered hardcore news, political issues, public interest groups, community events, sports and entertainment. She also does her own photography.
In April 2012 she published her first book, memoir called Finding Gloria which is based on her real life. It was named on McNally Robinson’s Bookstores best seller list in July 2012. Curtis is also the author of Moondust and Madness: a collection of poetry which is a compliment of Finding Gloria.
When Ms. Curtis is not writing for the newspaper, she enjoys spending time with her family including four children and two grandchildren; reading, gardening and spending time with her many friends.
Links to the Author and the Book
Link to the Author's Website
Connect with the Author via Twitter: @WriterChick68
Connect with the Author via Facebook: marianne.curtis
Link to the Paperback Finding Gloria on Amazon with Excerpt
Link to the Kindle eBook Finding Gloria on Amazon with Excerpt
Link to the Hardcover Finding Gloria on Lulu (Special Limited Edition)
The Special Limited Edition (Hardcover via Lulu) includes additionally about 40 exclusive photographs.
