What Readers Are
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“This book reminded me of my
childhood favorites - Laura Ingalls Wilder and Understood Betsy - because of
the focus on the everyday lives of a loving family. It is full of touching
details. For example, when I read how Theresa and her father worked for years
on the garden so that the ailing mother could see her favorite plants &
flowers from every single door & window, a tear came to my eye. It doesn't
gloss over the tough parts of being a caregiver for aging parents - but the
author's graceful sense of humor carries her through it all. Even though the
topic of the book is aging, I'd say the book is more funny than sad. Reading it
was a really soothing, peaceful experience for me. The book distracted me from
my worries and made me thoughtful about the things that really matter in life.”
— Charlotte Ashlock
“I recommend this book! Theresa's
collection of essays on living with her parents as their adult caregiver shed
light on the ups and downs of re-combining the family unit after years spent
apart. There are the difficulties of merging households while maintaining
respect for each other, the joys of connecting as friends beyond the hierarchal
parent-child relationship, and the challenges of give-and-take as age and
illness encroach on both the parent and the caregiver. These vignettes don't
glamorize or soft-pedal, neither do they portray anyone as martyr or saint.
This is how the Snyder household truly is, and we are invited to join them. If
you take nothing away from this book but the fact that LOVE lives here, then
I'm sure Theresa, Lorine, and James will be well-pleased.” — JK Mohr
Author Interview
Why do you write? I wrote We 3
because I saw the need for other baby boomers, like me, who were inheriting
their parents to see they were not alone. I wanted to show that it didn’t have
to be a chore. That you could learn from the experience.
How did God direct you? He gave me
the ability to keep a sense of humor and the talent to write about it.
What is your self-publishing or
regular publishing experience? I have been self-published since 2013. Prior to
that I wrote for the local newspaper. We 3 is a compilation of those newspaper
articles from my human interest column. I am on all the platforms so my
international readers have access.
Where do you write? I write in my
head mostly, then when I sit down at the computer I write in a room I built
which I call The Moroccan Room. It is all jewel tones and very relaxing.
Do you have any words of wisdom to
pass along? To authors, I would say, don’t get discouraged. It takes time to
gain an audience. To readers, baby boomers in particular, relax and enjoy the
moments with your elders. Remember, if you do, you won’t have to say, “I wish I
had.”
About Author, Theresa
Snyder
Theresa Snyder is a multi-genre
writer with an internationally read blog. She grew up on a diet of B&W
Scifi films like Forbidden Planet and The Day the Earth Stood Still. She is a
voracious reader and her character driven writing is influenced by the early
works of Anne McCaffrey, Ray Bradbury, Robert Heinlein and L. Ron Hubbard. She
loves to travel, but makes her home in Oregon where her elder father and she
share a home and the maintenance of the resident cat, wild birds, squirrels,
garden, and occasional Dragon house guest.
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Paula
Rose Michelson’s Amazon Review: Having
asked and been gifted We 3, by talented author, Theresa
Snyder, I must share that this authors memoir of a daughter changing her life
to care for her aging parents is one all who work in the field of Gerontology
and those who live with, or care for the elderly need to read. We 3 is a touching, funny, love and family affirming
great primer for children who find their parents aging in ways they could have
never imagined. Though written with great love, respect, and understanding, the
author shows us what it's like to give up our freedom to live with and handle
the difficulties the elderly face when only a short while ago they were taking
care of us! Having chosen to be the one to support all my husbands and my aging
family members, I know being prepared is critical! Therefore, were I rich, I
would gift a copy to each family, doctor, senior retirement facility and every
person taking classes in senior issues! All this said,
I urge you to read and keep this on your shelf so when the time comes you’ll
have a reference that shows the joy within the journey!
Thank you so much for the lovely review, Paula. I am very pleased you enjoyed my book. As you can imagine, it is near and dear to my heart.
ReplyDeleteI feel in love with the 3 of you and found myself wishing yours had been my reality when moms health failed. Alas we three didn't fair as well, that's why I strongly suggest you contact every gerontology doctor (if you like, us my review as a selling point) for each of them need to have at least one copy to hand out when dealing with aging family members.
ReplyDeleteThank you for your strong support, Paula. It means a lot :)
DeleteYou're more than welcome! I say that because few have the courage to write their own truth, yet it is from that witness that others see that life can be more than they know it to be.
ReplyDeleteTheresa, seeing the photo of your Mom and Dad with you brought back wonderful memories. I can still hear her laughter and delight with her painted toenails!
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