Love of My Life: Memoirs of a Love Lost [Kindle Edition]

Angie Russell (Author)

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Product Description

True love is tested by time, space, and culture when two hearts prepare for a life together. Chicagoan, Angie Russell meets the man of her dreams in Kenya, Nick Were Odoyo. The tall, handsome charmer brings mystery, passion, and commitment to Angie. Only there for business, she comes back to Chicago with intent to be reunited with him again. Denied an American visa, the desperate couple takes matters into their own hands when Angie decides to return to Kenya and get engaged to Nick.

From the deepest parts of Africa to one of the biggest cities in America, the story unfolds through the transcontinental writings between the lovers. "Love of My Life: Memoirs of a Love Lost" includes those writings, from beginning to end, and the tragic finale that nobody saw coming.

About the Author

Angie Russell resides just outside Chicago, Illinois, works as the Production Manager for a local closed captioning company and as an Assistant Editor for the TV show "Life Focus." For years Angie has kept a log of personal writings in an extensive journal. Her journal entries, writing background, and cataloguing of romantic emails, provided the basis for her first book release, "Love of My Life: Memoirs of a Love Lost.” For more information about Angie Russell, you can email her at [e-mail], follow her on twitter @AngieNRussell, or like the Author's page on Facebook, www.facebook.com/loveofmylifememoir.

Product Details

• Format: Kindle Edition
• File Size: 585 KB
• Sold by: Amazon Digital Services
• Language: English
• ASIN: B004YQDPR6
• Text-to-Speech: Enabled
• Lending: Enabled
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #282,721 Paid in Kindle Store (See Top 100 Paid in Kindle Store)

More About the Author

Angie Russell resides just outside Chicago, Illinois, works as the Production Manager for a local closed captioning company and as an Assistant Editor for the TV show "Life Focus."
For years Angie has kept a log of personal writings in an extensive journal. Her journal entries, writing background, and cataloguing of romantic emails, provided the basis for her first book release, "Love of My Life: Memoirs of a Love Lost."
For more information about Angie Russell, you can email her at [e-mail], follow her on twitter @AngieNRussell, or like the Author's page on Facebook, www.facebook.com/loveofmylifememoir.

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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Reflection of Love..., June 30, 2011

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Emerson Murphy Jr. - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Love of My Life: Memoirs of a Love Lost (Kindle Edition)

In reading this book, the most compelling attraction from it's words would be reflection, realization, and relaxation. Though tragically true, it is exceptionally a good source of wisdom for long-distance relationships. For those of you who are struggling, this book helped me realize that I am not alone, and that I can move forward in times of frustration and emotional crisis. Comedic with dramatic twists, Russell illustrates the core meaning of love through the words of one she loved most. I would also add the author's intent of diction further demonstrates the uniqueness of her originality and creativity while displaying a positive reflection after such a catastrophic event.

5.0 out of 5 stars New Appreciation for Star-Crossed Lovers, February 3, 2012

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Jason Matthews "writer/author" (Truckee, California) - See all my reviews

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This is a touching collection of communication between two star-crossed lovers separated by great distances who never got the break they needed, but perhaps what they needed more than anything was to know how strong each others love was. It's also a personal memoir and tribute to a beautiful spirit, Nick Odoyo, who had a wonderful life ahead of him with Angie. There are some moving love poems in it as well. Keep a box of tissues nearby.

5.0 out of 5 stars Anywhere in the World, When Love Finds You, January 30, 2012

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CarmenMarie - See all my reviews

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Captivating. Page turning. A must read! Just a few words that describe Love of My Life: Memoirs of a Love Lost. Well written and articulate, yet so powerful in its truth. You can feel the writer's heart open and pouring onto the pages with each word. It's as if she invites you into the deepest parts of her soul and says "this is who I am." Written with so much imagery, I felt as if I was there for every moment. As I read, I impatiently waited for each and every form of communication as if Nick (the writer's love) was sending them directly to me. Never lost for a moment, I feel as though I've learned the African culture as Nick teaches Angie. Again, it is chilling how it seems he's speaking directly to you. Characterizing this as a modern day Romeo and Juliet falls much too short of its glory. It encapsulates love at its purest, joy when it can't be described, pain at its ugliest and shouts the message "in Love, no matter the obstacle, all is possible." The perfect mix of drama, romance, comedy and action, this absolutely goes down as one of my favorite reads.