Sandwiched: A Memoir of Holding On and Letting Go by Laurie James
Thanks to Madison Ostrander of Sparkpoint Studio, I am giving away one print copy of ‘Sandwiched’ by Laurie James.
Description Sandwiched by Laurie James
Laurie James spent most of her life wondering what it means to belong; loneliness dictated the choices she made. She rarely shared this secret with others, however; it was always hidden behind a carefree and can-do attitude. When she’s in her mid-forties, Laurie’s mother has a heart attack and her husband’s lawyer delivers some shocking news. She suddenly finds herself sandwiched between caring for her parents, managing unruly caregivers, raising four teenage daughters, and trying to understand the choices of the husband she thought she knew.
Laurie’s story is about one woman’s struggle to “do it all” while facing the reality that the “ideal life” and “perfect family” she believed could save her was slowly crumbling beneath her. Laurie tries everything to keep her family together―seeks therapy, practices yoga, rediscovers nature, develops strong female friends, and begins writing―but as she explores the layers of her life and heals her past, she realizes that she’s the only one who can create the life she wants and deserves. Sandwiched is a memoir about what it means to let go of the life you planned in order to find the life you belong to.
Praise Sandwiched by Laurie James
“Sandwiched delivers an insightful examination of a woman committed to strengthening her own understanding of how she became the person she is and how she can persevere to uncover the person she wants to be. The story will provide a valuable example for others seeking guidance and inspiration while confronting the ongoing and relentless obstacles in life.”―Kathryn Taylor, author of Two Minus One: A Memoir
“A relatable memoir, told with honesty and grace, that reminds me of the struggles of every woman with a caring, nurturing soul. James gives so much of herself to the ones she loves that there’s nothing left for herself, to the point where it almost destroys her. Her self-discovery is a slow burn, one you won’t be able to put down.”―Jackie Townsend, author of The Absence of Evelyn and Riding High in April
About Laurie James
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LAURIE JAMES is a recovering caregiver, wife, and mother. She has successfully launched her four daughters into adulthood and has been the primary caretaker for her elderly parents. She has been trained as a certified coach and holds an ICF (International Coach Federation) credential. She created a unique program that supports women through divorce, the loss of a spouse, and other difficult challenges.
An active community volunteer, she cochairs a youth program for high school students, participates in a giving circle that pools donation dollars to help Los Angeles-based non-profits. Laurie graduated from Cal Poly Pomona with a BS in business and held a position as a corporate recruiter before she stayed home to raise her children. She lives in Manhattan Beach with her adopted husky, Lu. A native Californian, she’s a lover of yoga, hiking, skiing, sailing, and adventure travel.
Website: https://www.laurieejames.com/
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