Bitter or Better: Grappling with Life on the Op-Ed Page
| Author | : | |
| Rating | : | 4.43 (620 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0983588767 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 288 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2016-12-31 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
A few months after joining what she called the ''freakin' widows club'' in 2009, she met a priest at a social function and unloaded her grief, seeking answers. We can be bitter, or we can be better.'' His message became the theme in many columns she wrote about kindred spirits: Bret Baier, Vince Flynn, Temple Grandin, Lee and Bob Woodruff, and more. Encouraged by bestselling author Vince Flynn's generous assessment of her lyrical writing style, Sullivan has woven together her own personal experiences as a life crisis survivor with those of the people behind many columns she wrote for the St. Sullivan embraced his life-changing advice: ''In the face of adversity, we have a choice. Well acquainted with fa
"Great read" according to Amy Zellmer. I thoroughly enjoyed reading Caryn's stories, and getting a glimpse inside her world. She has a way of storytelling that will captivate you, and leave you wanting more!. autism…… and for Caryn (will you be Bitter or Better? ) it’s her basis to meet and explore Pat This book is a reflection of Caryn's thoughts, experiences and day to day life. Caryn’s skillful writing guides you through her family journey starting as a young teenager being uprooted and going on a cross country family car ride and eventually settling in Minnesota where adulthood became more of a roller coaster r. No Better Title Than “Bitter or Better”—It’s always our choice! ConnieA Caryn has been to the top of the hill too many times—several major family illnesses, husband’s early death, and an autistic son. What makes her storytelling so fantastic is the wonderful word pictures she creates. We read through smiles, tears, ah-ha’s, and “there but the grace of God go I” fe
It is easy to forget we all have feelings, failures, triumphs, and regrets. Caryn listens with her heart. I hope that parents who struggle with their child's new diagnosis of autism, or other challenge, will find her story helpful, and that they, too, will ultimately discover the beauty in their own child's different way of interpreting and navigating our world.'' -Jonah Weinberg, executive director, Autism Society of Minnesota''Caryn's candid writing helps others understand experiences many of us in the autism community share by carefully illustrating the real challenges our loved ones with autism face. Her book is about what really matters: caring and sharing your heart with others. Told from many perspectives, Bi
A family crisis survivor, she shares her insights about dealing with life's challenges as a speaker and writer. . Caryn Sullivan earned a bachelor's degree in mass communication from the University of Utah and a law degree from William Mitchell College of law. Her columns and blog posts appear at carynmsullivan. She was