Bibliograph

Cards for Brianna, a mom's messages of living, laughing, and loving as time is running out, Heather McManamy with William Croyle

Type

Label

Cards for Brianna, a mom's messages of living, laughing, and loving as time is running out, Heather McManamy with William Croyle

Language

eng

resource.biographical

autobiography

Illustrations

illustrations

Index

no index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

Cards for Brianna

Oclc number

940794958

Responsibility statement

Heather McManamy with William Croyle

Sub title

a mom's messages of living, laughing, and loving as time is running out

Summary

After being diagnosed in her early thirties with terminal breast cancer, Heather McManamy felt like her life was crumbling. Her "normal" vanished--and was replaced with multiple surgeries and dozens of chemo treatments that could briefly extend her life, but would not prevent her inevitable death. With an effervescent spirit and a new perspective, Heather started to live each day as if it were her last. She learned to soak in the moment, appreciate the beauty around her, and celebrate her blessings. She also pondered her daughter's future journey without her mother--and gracefully prepared for it. Heather began to write greeting cards to Brianna. Cards for her first day of school, her sixteenth birthday, her wedding day. Cards for when things were going right and when they were going wrong. Cards for when Brianna would need her mother--whether in five years or in fifty years--and Heather wouldn't be able to be there for her. Cards for Brianna is the story of one mother's powerful love for her young daughter and Heather's unmatched experiences, laced with laughter and charm, are a reminder to never take a single day for granted

Table Of Contents

For Brianna's retirement -- When Brianna gets her driver's license -- When Brianna is having a rough day -- A get-well card when Brianna is sick -- Brianna's first day of elementary school -- A "kick some butt" card during difficult times -- Encouragement in adulthood -- Brianna's thirteenth birthday -- For a relationship breakup or just a bad day -- The death of a pet -- Brianna's sixteenth birthday -- Brianna's twenty-first birthday -- Brianna's wedding shower -- Brianna's first drink with her Dad -- Brianna's wedding -- Brianna's eighteenth birthday -- When Brianna starts high school -- A card for hope -- Brianna's high school graduation

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