Sisters by Heart ~ Partners in Aging : A Memoir [Paperback]

Kay Amsden (Author), Mary Lou Fuller (Author), Jim Dugan (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: February 1, 2001

Two women who value the presence of each other in their lives; who feel good about being women; who honor their experiences and feel moved to share them. The chance meeting of two 50-year old women from diverse backgrounds leads to a communion of caring and respect. As they embark on ever-strengthening support for one another and as the certainty of aging draws ever closer, they discover a commonality of spirit and depth of devotion that has sustained them for over twenty years. The knowledge that rather than wither on the vine in their seventies, they are listening to the crones within and are ripening into springtimes still to be shared.

Editorial Reviews

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...whimsical celebration of twenty years of friendship. "Respect the crones within", the book says, "they are the keepers of wisdom" -- Pat Parnell, Professor Emerita, White Pines College

A rich, delicious and moving story. Reading that will tickle your funny bone and bring tears to your eyes -- Denise Lamothe, Psy.D author of "Taming of the Chew"

Affectionately and fetchingly relates the many sides of a long, rich friendship combined with a humorous portrayal of aging. -- The Small Press Book Review, June 11, 2001

An honest, refreshing, insightful and humorous account of the life and love of two remarkable women -- Ruth Harriet Jacobs, PhD, author "Be An Outrageous Older Women"

About the Author

Mary Lou Fuller was born in Bryn Mawr, PA in 1929. Her studies included Creative Writing and Industrial Psychology. Her early career was in Personnel work in Philadelphia.

In 1980, she relocated to Durham, NH and took a position at the University of New Hampshire as business manager of student dining services. In 1989, at the age of 60, she deserted her business career to pursue a lifelong dream to write full time. While living in Fitzwilliam, NH in the 1960's, Mary Lou and her second husband owned and operated the 1796 Fitzwilliam Inn. It is the subject of her first book, "A Horse in the Ladies' Room".

She was married the first time at eighteen to a man who emotionally and sexually abused her. Her story, and the seven women instrumental in her journey to recovery, is chronicled in her third book, "On the Wings of a Unicorn".

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Product Details

• Paperback: 144 pages
• Publisher: KALM; 1 edition (February 1, 2001)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0965789438
• ISBN-13: 978-0965789431
• Product Dimensions: 8.9 x 6 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 8.8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #3,279,956 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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1 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Sisters by Heart - Partners in Aging, May 25, 2001

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Mil-Lee Santos (Rochester, NH USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Sisters by Heart ~ Partners in Aging : A Memoir (Paperback)

I have just read this book and loved it! Congratulations to the author on what should prove to be another bestseller. You have found wonderful humor in the experiences you have shared. It was inspiringto read about what comes with age in your lives together. There is such wisdom. Nothing can change who you've become because of where you've been and what you've experienced.

1 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Sisters by Heart - Partners in Aging, May 25, 2001

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Mil-Lee Santos (Rochester, NH USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Sisters by Heart ~ Partners in Aging : A Memoir (Paperback)

I loved the book! Two very brave women through kindness, respect and patience survive twnty years of friendship and love. What a great story.