A Girl on a Bike
| Author | : | |
| Rating | : | 4.99 (866 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 1630661236 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 204 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2013-09-10 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
Approaching her daughter’s high school graduation, Susan Emmerich told friends she was eager to begin a new chapter in her life. After 18 years of parenting, Ms. Recently divorced, coping with her father’s illness and dealing with ever-fluctuating mid-life hormones, the author did two things: bought a bike and picked up a pen. Sometimes serious, other times humorous, Ms. This collection of essays encourages everyone to recognize their inner voice and follow where it leads.. Emmerich was excited at the prospect of b
"Full of insight and courage" according to Carrie Knowles. By the time I finished this book I felt like I had just found a new best friend! This is required reading for women of all ages. Give it to your daughter, your sister, your next door neighbor…but, first, read it yourself!. "GREAT INTROSPECTION" according to Maribeth Shanley. I found Ms. Emmerich’s writing to be very honest and even raw at times. I loved how she would end most chapters with a little bit of a light-hearted, quip of practicality.Her relationship with her daughter, Jules was heart-warming. I felt as happy as was Susan was when she found Miss Jules’ poem. My heart melted with hers.Ms. Emmerich’s love for her father filled me up. It was so genuine and loving. "Irresistible debut strikes universal chords" according to Nicole. Susan Emmerich’s irresistible reflections and vignettes are beautifully written—fresh, well-paced, well-crafted—and she has an astonishing gift for writing intensely personal essays with universally relatable notes. Emmerich calls life like she sees it; she writes direct, clear-seeing, non-fluffy prose, always with underlying wonder and gratitude for a world that brings both deep pain and amazing j