Cards for Brianna, Heather McManamy
Cards for Brianna, Heather McManamy
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Cards for Brianna
A Mom’s Messages of Living, Laughing, and Loving as Time is Running Out

Author: Heather McManamy

Narrator: Emily Woo Zeller

Unabridged: 3 hr 21 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: Tantor Media

Published: 04/12/2016


Synopsis

After being diagnosed in her early thirties with terminal breast cancer, Heather McManamy felt like her life was crumbling. Her "normal" vanished and was replaced with multiple surgeries and dozens of chemo treatments that could briefly extend her life, but would not prevent her inevitable death. With an effervescent spirit and a new perspective, Heather started to live each day as if it were her last. She learned to soak in the moment, appreciate the beauty around her, and celebrate her blessings. She also pondered her daughter's future journey without her mother, and gracefully prepared for it.

Heather began to write greeting cards to Brianna. Cards for her first day of school, her sixteenth birthday, her wedding day. Cards for when things were going right and when they were going wrong. Cards for when Brianna would need her mother—whether in five years or in fifty years—and Heather wouldn't be able to be there for her. Cards for Brianna is the story of one mother's powerful love for her young daughter, and Heather's unmatched experiences, laced with laughter and charm, are a reminder to never take a single day for granted.

About Heather McManamy

When she received her stage-four cancer diagnosis in 2014, Heather McManamy (1979-2015) made the decision to live life, rather than concentrate on the unfairness of the universe. She retired from her research specialist position at the University of Wisconsin-Madison to focus on what was most important: her family.


Reviews

Goodreads review by Cindy

I had really expected to fully cry my eyes out reading this book. Instead what I found was inspiring. And I think that was Heather's intention. To remind people to enjoy life for all its worth while you can. I didn't know Heather, but she lived in a neighboring community. So her story was well known......more

Goodreads review by Camila

Valeu demais a leitura! Mais do que uma lição de vida o livro é uma lição de amor. Amor pela filha, pelo marido, pelos amigos e pela vida. É triste saber que uma pessoa tão jovem se vai e de uma maneira tão sofrida, porém é lindo ver a forma como ela ressignificou a doença e como ela passou a dar mais......more

Goodreads review by Mónica

What a fantastic story. Even though it is sad, it is great to see how during the darkest time in her life Heather kept her spirits up and continued enjoying her life. It definitely gives the reader hope!......more

Goodreads review by Cari

I read this book on a plane ride-It's a super quick read and kept me engaged the whole time. Have tissues ready because there are points that are just heartbreaking.......more

Goodreads review by KWink

Although Heather’s personality is significantly different from mine (I really don’t see myself dancing on a bar, ever), I appreciate her whole-hearted determination to wring as much good out of life as possible. No matter what we’re facing in life, it’s a good philosophy to have and I’m thankful for......more